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ANNOUNCEMENT OF |
Applications are invited
for consideration for appointment for the following position:
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Budget Title: |
Staff
Associate |
Descriptive Title: |
Development
Officer |
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Department: |
University
Libraries |
Item Number: |
To
be determined |
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Professional Rank |
SL-4 |
Date to be filled: |
As
soon as possible |
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Brief
description of duties: |
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The University at Albany Libraries of the
State University of New York and the University at Albany Foundation are
recruiting for the position of Library Development Officer (Staff
Associate, SL-4). This position assists in the design, implementation and
management of the fundraising and donor relations programs for the University
Libraries. The incumbent will
participate in strategic planning for development and help to coordinate
Library Leadership Development Committee activities. Working collaboratively with the Dean of
Libraries, librarians, and the Development Office, the incumbent shares the
responsibility for directing and expanding the development efforts of the
Libraries that encompass major gifts, donor stewardship, development of
public support groups, fundraising, event coordination, and relations between
the Libraries, its Library Leadership Development Committee, the University
at Albany and the UA Foundation.
Extensive travel is required.
While the position has a dual reporting relationship, the Dean of
Libraries is the primary supervisor. |
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Qualifications: |
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Minimum qualifications-MA/MS degree in appropriate area of specialization
or a bachelor’s degree in the same and two years of related experience. The
degree(s) must be from a college or university accredited by a U. S.
Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting
organization. Preferred qualifications-Three
to five years of fundraising experience
with a proven track record in corporate and major gift fundraising in a
college or university setting. Strong oral and written communication skills,
ability to organize, establish objectives and priorities and achieve goals in
an aggressive organizational environment; broad experience in capital
campaign execution and follow-up; demonstrated pragmatic consensus building
skills; strong interpersonal skills and the temperament to establish powerful
relationships with a wide variety of constituencies, both inside and outside
the organization; ability to work comfortably in a decentralized
organizational environment; ability to organize and work effectively with volunteers;
computer literacy; ability and willingness to travel and work some weekends.
Experience in a university fundraising program or a comprehensive knowledge
of academic libraries is strongly preferred. Desirable
qualification-Relevant experience
in a university environment and understanding of the value of public higher
education. |
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Special Notes: |
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SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL TO: azrl@uamail.albany.edu
Please include the names, street and
e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references in addition to your resume
and cover letter, referencing P08 # below. Finalist will be asked to submit
official transcripts and to present on a given topic to all library
employees. Applicants must address in their
applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. |
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Name and Address: |
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P08-14342 |
Closing date for the receipt of
applications: |
Review of applications will begin on |
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