ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Professional Vacancy
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

Budget Title:

Staff Associate

Descriptive Title:

Development Officer

Department:

University Libraries

Item Number:

To be determined

Professional Rank
and Salary Range:

SL-4

Date to be filled:

As soon as possible

Brief description of duties:

The University at Albany Libraries of the State University of New York and the University at Albany Foundation are recruiting for the position of Library Development Officer (Staff Associate, SL-4). This position assists in the design, implementation and management of the fundraising and donor relations programs for the University Libraries.  The incumbent will participate in strategic planning for development and help to coordinate Library Leadership Development Committee activities.  Working collaboratively with the Dean of Libraries, librarians, and the Development Office, the incumbent shares the responsibility for directing and expanding the development efforts of the Libraries that encompass major gifts, donor stewardship, development of public support groups, fundraising, event coordination, and relations between the Libraries, its Library Leadership Development Committee, the University at Albany and the UA Foundation.  Extensive travel is required.  While the position has a dual reporting relationship, the Dean of Libraries is the primary supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications-MA/MS degree in appropriate area of specialization or a bachelor’s degree in the same and two years of related experience. The degree(s) must be from a college or university accredited by a U. S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization. Preferred qualifications-Three to five years of fundraising experience with a proven track record in corporate and major gift fundraising in a college or university setting. Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to organize, establish objectives and priorities and achieve goals in an aggressive organizational environment; broad experience in capital campaign execution and follow-up; demonstrated pragmatic consensus building skills; strong interpersonal skills and the temperament to establish powerful relationships with a wide variety of constituencies, both inside and outside the organization; ability to work comfortably in a decentralized organizational environment; ability to organize and work effectively with volunteers; computer literacy; ability and willingness to travel and work some weekends. Experience in a university fundraising program or a comprehensive knowledge of academic libraries is strongly preferred. Desirable qualification-Relevant experience in a university environment and understanding of the value of public higher education.

Special Notes:

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL TO:  azrl@uamail.albany.edu  Please include the names, street and e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references in addition to your resume and cover letter, referencing P08 # below. Finalist will be asked to submit official transcripts and to present on a given topic to all library employees. Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.

Name and Address:

Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee
Library Personnel Officer
University at Albany Libraries
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, LI 111
Albany, NY 12222

P08-14342
Item No:  TBD

Closing date for the receipt of applications:

Review of applications will begin on May 5, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.