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Senior Development Officer

Salary

$78,500.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN

Job Type

Exempt, Administrative Staff, Full Time

Job Number

02169

Department

Institutional Advancement - SJU

Opening Date

02/05/2026

• Description

• Benefits

Position Summary

Institutional Advancement at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Senior Development Officer.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 18 Paid Holidays Annually

• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents

• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Programwith access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

The Senior Development Officer (SDO) is responsible for helping expand the resource base for Saint John’s University by building relationships with campaign major gift prospects including alumni, parents and friends. The SDO has responsibility for the cultivation and solicitation of campaign prospects and select regional advancement activities. The SDO also takes the lead in soliciting Annual Fund Fellows Society support among assigned prospects.

The SDO is responsible for implementing strategies for successful discovery visits, and the cultivation, solicitation and recognition of individuals at major gift levels, including increasing volunteer leadership in the major gift fundraising process. The SDO employs fresh outreach tactics, new technologies, innovative solicitation strategies, and spirited professionalism in deepening the engagement and financial support of Saint John’s benefactors.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visitCSBSJU (http://www.csbsju.edu/about) .

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Responsibilities

Major Gift Responsibilities (75%).

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major and leadership gift prospects for the campaign.

• Implement strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of major gifts.

• Manage schedule to ensure personal visits with assigned prospects and regular “discovery” visits to include making a minimum of 20 personal visits per month.

• Monitor individual performance goals and objectives.

• Work closely with other senior development officers to ensure effective coordination of effort to reinforce the prospect relationship continuum.

• Complete appropriate follow up activities, including personal letters of thanks, and submit regular call reports on prospects/donor visits.

Regional Advancement Responsibilities (10%)

• Manage SJU regional advancement activities in several out-of-state areas.

• Develop and implement advancement strategies for these regions specifically in the area of donor cultivation and solicitation.

• Consult with University Relations team members to advance alumni relations cornerstone initiatives and to facilitate events and stewardship programs.

Volunteer Engagement Responsibilities (10%)

• Work cooperatively with the IA Development Team to identify and recruit campaign gift regional team members.

• In coordination with the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, help execute the training of select campaign volunteers.

• Manage the work of Regional Gift Team volunteers in the assigned regions, including monitoring call activity and providing timely support.

• Manage the work of select project Gift Team volunteers including monitoring call activity and providing timely support.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Senior leadership experience with educational, not-for-profit or other organization. Fund raising and volunteer management experience preferred, including cultivation and solicitation of major gifts.

• Specialized knowledge related to planned giving and major gifts fund-raising desirable.

• Able to work effectively with donors and professional advisors.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, including active listening and the ability to ask engaging questions. Persuasive speaking and writing skills about higher education and the Catholic tradition are highly desirable.

• Must be able and willing to travel and work evenings/weekends as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

• Proficiency with computers and software applications like Outlook, MSWord, MSExcel, and donor databases is expected.

• Must be a motivated, mature team player dedicated to advancing higher education, with a commitment to Catholic education and the mission of Saint John’s University.

• High competence, discretion, judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility.

• The ability to work effectively and independently with limited supervision.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Physical requirements:

• This position requires standing for long periods of time during event management.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs on occasion in support of development events.

• This position also requires extended periods of time at a computer.

• Must be able to work in a wide variety of environments indoor and outdoor in support of events.

• Ability to move frequently between locations, such as airports, hotels, and meeting venues.

• Ability to drive rental cars in various locations, which may require long hours of driving.

Travel requirements:

• Travel locally, regionally and nationally to identify, cultivate and solicit donors, and to represent SJU at community and college-sponsored events as needed in order to meet established activity and revenue goals.

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 oremployment@csbsju.edu (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csbsju/jobs/3500507/employment@csbsju.edu) .

It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John's University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

Saint John's University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.

The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the current benefits offered at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.

DENTAL INSURANCE

Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.

LIFE INSURANCE

CSB/SJU provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance is effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary.

You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary. There is also a dependent life insurance package available.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

After one year of benefit eligible employment, CSB/SJU provides disability coverage in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working.

VACATION

Paid vacation is accrued based upon FTE and the number of years employed. Vacation is cumulative from year to year to a maximum of 240 hours.

Employees working 100% time receive the following:

Vacation days per year Years employed 16 days 1-10 years 20 days 11+ years

HOLIDAYS

Full-time employees receive 18 paid holidays a year.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT

These plans allow employees to set aside part of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses.

VISION PLAN

This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.

TUITION REMISSION

Tuition remission is an educational benefit provided by CSB/SJU. A full-time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free educational benefits the first full semester after six months of employment. Full time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer: up to a maximum of 2 courses per year.

There is also a tuition remission program for dependent children of full-time employees. This program provides a financial resource to a son or daughter for meeting the tuition costs of undergraduate education. Eligibility begins the fall or spring semester following 2 years (24 months) of continuous full-time employment. There are also two consortia programs in which CSB/SJU participate where employees' children may apply for scholarships to attend other colleges/universities.

Tuition assistance is also available at Saint John's Preparatory School for the dependents of full-time employees.

PARENTAL LEAVE

A paid leave (up to 15 days) will be granted to eligible employees upon the birth or adoption of a child, pro-rated based on FTE. New employees are eligible for this benefit after twelve months of employment.

SICK LEAVE

Full-time employees earn up to 9 days of sick leave per year, pro-rated based on FTE.

Sick leave is cumulative from year to year up to a maximum of 720 hours (90 days). Employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave to care for ill family members.

EMPLOYEEASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free counseling resource available to

all employees and immediate family members.

RETIREMENT

Defined Contribution Plan

CSB/SJU provides a retirement program for all qualified full-time employees. The program is administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).

Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire unless the employee elects to opt-out.

The employee/employer contributions are as follows:

Year Employee Contribution CSB/SJU Contribution

1 3% 1%

2 3% 3%

3 3% 5%

4 3% 7%

5 3% 9%

Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

In addition to the regular plan, a benefit eligible employee may voluntarily elect to contribute to this plan.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Saint John's University College of Saint Benedict

Human Resources Office Human Resources Office

Quadrangle 127 Main 223

Collegeville, MN 56321 St. Joseph, MN 56374

Phone (320) 363-5500 Phone (320) 363-5500

Fax (320) 363-6092 Fax (320) 363-6092

• Benefits subject to change annually Revised 11/22/24

Employer

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict

Address

37 South College Ave

Saint Joseph, Minnesota, 56374

Phone

(320) 363-5500

Website

http://www.csbsju.edu/