Development Officer / Associate Director / Director of Development - College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Requisition ID: 2026-10167
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Other
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: University Advancement
Department: Institutional Development
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The S.J. and Jessie E Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (QANR) at Utah State University is entering an exciting era of growth and innovation. With the recent Merger of the former Colleges of Agriculture and Applies Science and the Quinney College of Natural Resources as well as the Department of Geology the college is enjoying new synergy as it is expanding both its academic reach and its impact. Corporate partners and alumni are stepping forward to support these initiatives, creating new opportunities for transformative philanthropy.
There is an opportunity for a Development Officer for the College. It will be hired as either a Development Officer, Associate Director, or Director of Development based upon duties assigned and qualifications. The position will play a pivotal role in engaging donors and partners to advance these priorities. This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects, linking donor passions with the college's mission and emerging opportunities.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development for QANR, this role participates in strategy development for the college's advancement team, manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, and serves as a visible ambassador for the Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The successful candidate will build strong, collaborative relationships with the Dean, department heads, faculty, and university partners to secure significant private support for the college's strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Planning
* Work with the Executive Director of Development for QANR and the QANR development team to set program goals aligned with the College as well as the university fundraising priorities.
* Qualify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward donors with the capacity to give $50,000 or more.
* Develop and implement customized strategies for each donor/prospect, aligning philanthropic interests with college priorities.
* Engage corporate partners in supporting research, student opportunities, and innovation initiatives tied to the college's expansion.
* Manage and optimize program resources, including budgets and timelines, to ensure efficient operations.
Program Management and Execution
* Serve as an active partner to the Dean and other academic leaders, providing strategic guidance for development activities and engaging advisory councils or campaign committees as appropriate.
* Utilize advancement tools to track donor engagement, report progress, and manage donor pipelines.
* Build a comprehensive understanding of gift vehicles-including cash, securities, planned gifts, and real property-to develop tailored proposals.
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