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Full Time
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Troy, NY
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8/19/25

 

Director of Development, School of Science (Sr. Major Gift Offic

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Job Summary
The Sr. Major Gift agent will serve as the Director of Development for the School of Science and is the lead Advancement agent in the school and responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement program to secure philanthropic resources for the top priority projects of the Institute and the school. The person will work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institute's Central Advancement Office, to effectively build prosperous fund-raising programs for the school.

Minimum Qualifications
   » Bachelor's Degree in related field
   » Seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising practice
   » practice in higher education and demonstrated record of cultivation and closing major gifts
   » Valid U.S. driver license required
significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities
   » Proven capability to establish and maintain relationships with major gift prospects and to close gifts
   » capability to set priorities while also contributing to team effort in Institute Advancement
   » Excellent oral and written communication expertise
   » Strong organizational expertise
   » capability to deal with very technical information and to translate this information into a product salable to non-technical internal and external constituencies
   » Flexibility in dealing with a wide variety of people; capability to process information quickly and accurately
   » capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
   » capability to demonstrate an knowledge of Rensselaer and the major initiatives
   » capability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines
   » capability to work in a team environment

Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

TravelTravel is a significant component of the position (greater than 25%)

Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting income/Rate
Expected hiring range: $130,000 - $145,000 / yr
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit .
 

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, discapability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

 
 
 

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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
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Post Date: 09/02/2025 / Viewed 66 times
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