Appointment Type: Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable

FTE: 100

Position Summary:
The Development Specialist plays a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of fundraising and stewardship efforts to ensure prospective and existing donors feel valued and encouraged to provide continued and increasing levels of giving to UWRF. The position assists in the planning, promotion and execution of development events, leads the creation and updating of informational materials, interacts with stakeholder groups to cultivate and maintain relationships, and leads reporting efforts on the effectiveness of development activities of the unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
Two years of full-time related work experience.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage several projects simultaneously.
Ability to apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough, and creative solutions.
Experience working in databases to enter data and extract reports.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a non-profit setting.
Advanced level experience with Microsoft Office.
Experience with e-communication tools such as Constant Contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Kimberly Gould Speckman

Search Chair

kimberly.gould-speckman@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before May 16, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

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