The Department of Development at Messiah College has an immediate opening for the position of Regional Advancement Representative.

 

Responsibilities: This full-time, year round position is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and soliciting major gift prospects and to steward a specific portfolio of major gift prospects in order to secure immediate and long-term gift revenue required by the institution.

 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years sales or fundraising required.

 

Skills and Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to secure visits with prospects; demonstrated ability to secure major gifts; excellent verbal and written communication skills; listening skills; ability to work with a wide range of personalities and relationships; sound judgment self-motivated; ability to handle multiple tasks with organization and flexibility; excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to maintain strict confidentiality

 

Compensation: Messiah College offers a strong benefits package in addition to salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Applications: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position has been filled. All materials must be submitted electronically using this link: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/13068

 

Messiah College’s strategic plan includes a commitment to community engagement in diverse settings and the development of cross-cultural competencies as well as a commitment to developing a comprehensive and integrated approach to global engagement. As such, Messiah College is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.

 

Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The College is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.

 

Messiah College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran’s status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. Consistent with the nondiscrimination statement, the College does not tolerate abuse or harassment of employees, students or other individuals associated with the College. This includes, but is not limited to, vendors, contractors, and guests on the basis of, but not limited to, any of the above categories.