Development Officer - West Campus

Fifty years young, Stony Brook University is an internationally recognized research institution located 60 miles east of New York City on Long Island’s North Shore. With more than 100 innovative programs for undergraduates, New York State’s first undergraduate School of Journalism at a public university, an award-winning undergraduate research program, Long Island’s only academic medical center, campuses in Manhattan and Southampton, and Brookhaven National Laboratory — which Stony Brook co-manages — the University has come very far since its inception. Our academic, cultural, and research facilities provide an ideal environment for growth and the opportunity to advance knowledge that changes the world. Now in the public phase of our $300-million capital campaign, Stony Brook University is seeking dynamic individuals to join our Advancement team. Applications are now being accepted for a Development Officer for the West Campus. The ideal candidate for this position will have fundraising responsibility for specific schools and colleges on projects on the Stony Brook academic campus.  The ideal candidate for this position will possess the skills to develop and implement long and short term strategies to secure philanthropic gifts and grants and build strong relationships with donors. Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of four years of full time experience in fundraising and/or nonprofit management or related field such as sales/ marketing, with a proven record of success in the solicitation and closure of major gifts from individual donors, managing a donor/client portfolio, and working with volunteers. Willingness and ability to travel regularly, both locally and out of state. Preferred: Advanced degree. Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of major-gifts fundraising for higher education, including effective management of a sophisticated donor portfolio, strongly preferred. Incumbent should have working knowledge of planned-giving vehicles and techniques. Experience with developing and cultivating new donor constituencies, working with academic leadership and faculty strongly preferred. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Applications will be considered until position is filled.  To view application procedure, a detailed job description and requirements, or to apply online visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs Please submit cover letter, résumé/CV, and three professional references. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.