Leadership Gift Officer - Medical School

Posting Details

Position Details

Position Type Administrative Working Title Leadership Gift Officer - Medical School Classification Title Officer College/Division University Advancement Department Development Hiring Unit Work Location Negotiable Appointment FTE (%) 100 Position Terms/Mo 12 Full/Part time Full Time Annual Salary $73,800 - $79,985

Position Summary

Department Summary

The goal in the University Development office is to promote Oregon Tech using philanthropic, legislative, and volunteer resources in the life of the University.

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Position Summary

In collaboration with the Director of Development, the Leadership Gift Officer - Medical School (LGO, MS), provides strategic leadership for Oregon Tech's leadership giving program, specifically for the Medical School.

The Leadership Gift Officer works closely with University Leadership to advance medical school fundraising priorities, align philanthropic opportunities with academic, student success, scholarship, and research, and strengthen donor engagement across the university.

The position's working location is negotiable between the Klamath Falls or Portland Metro (located in Wilsonville, OR) campuses.

Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Five (5) or more years of professional fundraising experience, including leadership or major gifts.
• Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios at the $10,000+ level.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including experience using Microsoft Office, and CRM
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to establish positive relationships with stakeholders in-person, by phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Commitment to embrace the mission of Oregon Tech and the Oregon Tech Foundation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a donor database such as Raiser's Edge
• Medical School fundraising experience
• Grant and/or proposal writing experience
• Ability to make strong decisions that are organization-focused, strategic and have a positive impact.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with necessary stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization at every level
• Self-motivated and require little guidance to tackle projects, tasks, and priorities.
• Be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening skills.
• Ability to deploy discretion related to confidential information.
• Demonstrate reliable, regular and predictable work attendance.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously

Application Information

Recruitment Type External Application Screening Begins 11/17/2026 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant

The initial review of applications will begin November 17, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document

For additional information or support, please contact the Office of Human Resources: oithr@oit.edu

Background/Pre-Employment Check

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement

Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document