Employment Opportunities

The Citadel Foundation invites qualifies candidates to apply for the following position:

Development Officer

Posted January 15, 2009

Reports to:	Associate Executive Director
Primary Responsibilities:	The Development Officer is part of The Citadel’s major gift team and is responsible for planning, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of major gift donors and prospective donors for gifts that will benefit The Citadel.

Specific Duties Include:

Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects for the college’s fundraising priorities.
Manage a list of 100-150 prospects, purposefully guiding them to major investments in the college.
Coordinate cultivation activities and solicitations involving other college representatives, including senior staff, volunteers, deans, and directors.
Provide timely, written reports regarding the outcome of cultivation and solicitation activities.
Conduct a minimum of 225 face-to-face calls annually and make 25 successful solicitations annually.
Responsible for liaison duties with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences as well as the Class Reunion Campaign.
Responsible for corporate relations.
Responsible for assigned budget.
Other pertinent and appropriate duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of two years work experience in fundraising, public relations, alumni affairs, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Strong communication skills: written, oral, and listening.
Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Motivation to travel extensively in the fulfillment of duties.
Knowledge of personal computer-based software (i.e., word processing and spreadsheet applications).
Ability to work as a member of The Citadel Foundation development team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five or more years direct experience in fundraising, advancement, or public relations, preferably in a higher education setting.
Familiarity with The Citadel.

Classification: Salary, Exempt

To Apply:

Applicants should submit a resume along with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references that are intimately familiar with the applicant’s work experience. Also, please include a cover letter that expresses why the candidate is interested in the position and how his or her background and experience meet the qualifications for the position.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send application materials to:

Mr. Terry Mularkey
Associate Executive Director
The Citadel Foundation
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29409
Fax: 843.953.7689
E-mail: terry.mularkey@citadel.edu

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Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Competitive salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.

For current South Carolina state job opportunities at The Citadel, please be sure to visit the college's Human Resources page as well.

The Citadel Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, was established with the primary purpose of providing financial assistance and support exclusively for The Citadel. The Citadel Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.