Development Officer - University Advancement
- Location
- Washington University (West Campus), Clayton,…
- Listed
- Yesterday
About the role
- Location
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105
- Scheduled Hours
- 37.5
Position Summary
The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director of Operations and is responsible for fundraising as a generalist on behalf of the university in support of key priorities.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Focus on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of prospects ($1,000 - $24,999) in the assigned region with a primary focus on unrestricted giving. Qualify and cultivate donors with the goal of increasing the donor's support to leadership and major gift levels.
- Work closely with all levels of development officers in the division to ensure short and long-term fundraising success. This role will be assigned to at least one Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the division with travel expectations of 50%.
- Help to create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork that celebrates outcomes, builds individual and team capacity, and ensures that WashU UA is a preferred workplace.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
Additional information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses
- No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
- Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience soliciting gifts of $1,000 or more.
This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $58,400 - $80,000.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills
Complex Systems, Computer Technology, Database Technologies, Donor Management, Give Feedback, Major Gift Solicitation, Microsoft Excel, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Organizational Culture Change, Organizing, People Oriented, Project Administration, Prospect Management, Receptive to Feedback, Relationship Building, Salesforce (Software), Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Written Communication
- Grade
- G12
Salary Range $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.
It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
From Wustl's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 9, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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