Development Officer Advancement

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you someone who excels in a fast-paced team environment and enjoys creating opportunities for students?  GCU is currently seeking a Development Officer to help identify, develop, and secure gift and sponsorship opportunities for GCU, while also maintaining positive relationships both internally and externally.

What you will do: 

• Work alongside the GCU Advancement team to develop and close strategic gift and sponsorship opportunities.

• Regularly review specific university assets that can be leveraged to maximize gift and sponsorship opportunities.

• Maintain an active portfolio of prospects & supporters within the GCU database. Engage in a minimum of 252 quality interactions annually with these prospects.

• Collaborate internally within GCU to develop partnerships for gift activation.

• Participates in other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Flexible hours to include some weekends and evenings.

• Strategic and creative thinking skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to be a flexible and reliable team player.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays 

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events  

• Free covered parking 

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program 

• Free on-site gyms on campus