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Development Officer-September 2024
Dobbs Ferry
Sep 4, 2025
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  Development Officer

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  Development Officer

  Salary

  $64,600.00 - $84,000.00 Annually

  Location

  Tarrytown, NY

  Job Type

  Full Time Staff

  Job Number

  00592

  Division

  Institutional Advancement

  Opening Date

  12/01/2023

  Union Status

  Non-Union

  Description

  Benefits

  Job Posting Summary

  Mercy University is seeking a Development professional to focus on the cultivation and solicitation of donations from individuals, family foundations, corporate/private foundations, Advisory Boards and new relationships to the University. This will be accomplished through face-to-face visits, interaction at events, and regular communication with prospects using telephone, email and direct mail correspondence.

  Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

  Cultivate and solicit gifts from new and existing relationships.

  Manage relationships of prospects by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors.

  Monitor all prospect contacts to ensure positive and purposeful donor relations.

  Determine when to involve the President, Trustees, Chief Advancement Officer, other senior staff, Deans and faculty in closing the ask.

  Work collaboratively and strategically with the Chief Advancement Officer, other fundraising professionals, faculty, and campus leaders on giving opportunities.

  Qualifications

  Required Skills & Experience:

  5 to 7 years experience in Development

  Successful track record in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies

  Proficient in Raiser’s Edge system or similar data base

  Lead by example in adhering to the highest ethical standards; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, convey sensitivity to needs of the donors and maintain donor confidentially

  Excellent interpersonal skills

  Proven track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts

  Ability to take initiative, think strategically, problem solve and collaborate

  Excellent written, public speaking and interpersonal skills

  Education Requirements:

  Bachelor's degree required

  Physical/Other Requirements:

  Travel to regional events

  Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.

  Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.

  Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.

  Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.

  About Mercy

  Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

  Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Serving 8,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.

  At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

  Our Mission:

  Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

  EEO Statement

  Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

  The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

  Campus Safety

  Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here. (https://www.mercy.edu/media/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-1042023https://www.mercy.edu/media/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-1042023)

  Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

  Health Insurance:

  UntitedHealthcare Oxford

  In-network and out-of-network plan options

  EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)

  Dental Insurance:

  UnitedHealthcare Oxford

  In-network and out-of-network plan options

  Vision Insurance:

  UntitedHealthcare Oxford

  Paid Time Off:

  Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.

  Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:

  Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations

  Life Insurance:

  Long-Term Disability:The Hartford

  Short-Term Disability:The Hartford

  Flexible Spending Account (FSA):

  Ameriflex

  Retirement Benefits:

  TIAA

  The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:

  Deferred Compensation Plan

  All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University.

  Defined Contribution Plan

  Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.

  If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.

  Remote Work:

  Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.

  Learn more about our remote work policyhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/remote-work-policy-final) .

  Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty

  Mercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees.

  Learn more about our tuition remissionhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/tuition-remission) .

  Tuition Exchange:

  We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.

  Employee Assistance Program:

  Compsych

  Voluntary Benefits:

  Allstate Identity Protection

  LegalEase

  Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners

  Nationwide Pet Insurance

  PlumBenefits

  ScriptSave

  Working Advantage

  Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.

  Agency

  Mercy University

  Address

  555 Broadway

  Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522

  Phone

  914-674-7839

  Website

  http://www.mercy.edu

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