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Overview Staff - Non Union. Job Category: M&P - AAPS. Job Profile: AAPS Salaried - Development & Alumni Engagement, Level C. Job Title: Development Officer, Faculty of Applied Science. Department: Development App Sci 3. Compensation Range: $7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly. Posting End Date: March 25, 2026. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date: Ongoing. Job Description Summary Are you a driven, STEM-minded fundraiser or partnership professional looking to grow your career on an innovative team that raises $2030 million annually? We are seeking a Development Officer to join our high-performing and collaborative team to manage a portfolio of corporate and individual prospects, developing strategies to engage donors in support of key Faculty priorities. These priorities include our major capital project, Applied One, as well as academic Chairs and Professorships, student awards, and innovation initiatives. The Faculty of Applied Science is home to one of Canadas top engineering schools, as well as UBCs School of Nursing, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and School of Community and Regional Planning. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on climate change, human health, sustainable economic growth, and a more equitable future, we invite you to advance your career with our dynamic and close-knit team. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Responsibilities Responsible for administering fundraising programs, including research, developing strategy, preparing proposals, stewardship and moving fundraising accounts through the donor cycle and raising an average minimum of $0.751.5M annually; or responsible for supporting development related activities of senior university administration by managing complex relationship with multi-unit stakeholders. Participates in comprehensive plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. Assists in developing strategies for closing gifts. Annual targets to be set by workplan goals and objectives. If position has direct donor contact, metrics are included. If no direct donor contact, annual targets to be set by workplan goals and objectives. Organizational Status Reports to: One of: Manager, Senior Associate Director, Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development. Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising. Contacts: Donors and outside community groups and organizations. Supervises: May supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates and support staff. Work Performed Works in partnership with senior management to facilitate maximum private and public sector support for the unit. Develops and implements a plan for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. Develops and implements strategies for closing major gift solicitations and coordinates staffing for major gift solicitations. Develops and manages a portfolio of major gift prospects (75-125) making face-to-face visits (100-125 annually) for discovery, cultivation and solicitation strategies for major gift prospects (defined as donations of $50,000 or more); or supports development-related activities of senior university administration by managing complex relationships with multi-unit stakeholders. Develops proposals and works with donors to generate gifts for priority projects, with an expectation to make solicitations (20-25 annually) at the major gift level; or administering fundraising programs, conducting research, developing strategies and preparing proposals. Ensures appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgment and stewardship programs are in place. Generates donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence. Performs other related duties as required. Consequence of Error/Judgement The position is a critical point of contact for donors and university staff in relation to development activities. Incorrect interpretation or communication of university policy and procedures or lack of tact, diplomacy or sensitivity in dealing with major donors and senior administrators could damage relationships and credibility, potentially resulting in the loss of significant donations. The position shares responsibility for ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of academic and fiscal policies. If inappropriate advice is given, policies are interpreted incorrectly, or erroneous financial information is provided, the University could be in violation of stewardship and trusteeship obligations to donors. The nature of the work involves a high level of judgement and decision-making, with involvement in planning, organization and supervision decisions. Supervision Works independently with general direction from manager to achieve objectives. Difficult technical problems and matters non-conforming to UBC policy can be referred to manager. May supervise Development Coordinators, Development Associates, and support staff. Minimum Qualifications University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with ones own. Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Preferred Qualifications A degree in commerce, marketing or economics would be an asset. Requires UBC-wide knowledge of priorities, projects and opportunities. Thorough knowledge of the university environment and academic structure is preferred. Ability to work independently while exercising good judgement. Computer experience in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office preferred. Experience with a centralized fundraising system is an asset. Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others, execute complex projects, and meet deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with donors, colleagues and campus departments. #J-18808-Ljbffr