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MAJOR GIFT OFFICERS

DIRECTOR OF
ALUMNI
RELATIONS

The State University of New York at Oswego is accepting applications for the following positions:

MAJOR GIFT OFFICERS
The Office of University Development at the State University of New York at Oswego is accepting applications for the positions of Major Gift Officer. The Major Gift Officer will play an integral role in contributing to the success of future campaigns and strategic planning fundraising initiatives.
The Major Gift Officer is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for a portfolio of alumni and friends. The successful candidate will be a strong advocate for SUNY Oswego and its mission.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Full-time paid experience in fundraising, including leadership gifting, or related experiences, preferably in higher education; documented successful solicitations of leadership gifts; Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; high level of organization and ability to effectively balance competing priorities; successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies; demonstrated skills and successful experience in advancement research and writing; planned giving and campaign experience preferred; valid driver's license. The officer will be required to travel locally, regionally and state-wide approximately 70 percent of his/her time.

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
SUNY Oswego seeks a dynamic and creative professional for the position of Director of Alumni Relations.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; five years demonstrated management experience in alumni relations, fundraising or other notfor-profit agencies similar in scope to SUNY Oswego's alumni relations program; proven leadership skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; demonstrated team-building skills and evidenced ability to work as a member of a team; excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills; computer proficiency; and ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to applicants with College Advancement experience. Strong preference also given to candidates with reunions and regional alumni events management experience.

Review of applications for both positions will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. For complete information about the positions and application procedures, visit our website at www.oswego.edu/vacancies.

SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer