JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Stewardship Officer works closely with the Development Office within an assigned college or campus and is responsible for the oversight and management of the stewardship program for that assigned college or unit; provides oversight and management for marketing and communications efforts, special events, and programming related stewardship program.

• Facilitate the development and implementation of all aspects of the stewardship program for assigned college or campus
• Engage in marketing and communications efforts related to stewardship program; may include writing for print and on-line publications
• Participate in the strategic and long-range planning for new initiatives and programs designed to enhance stewardship activities of assigned college or campus
• Provide professional guidance and leadership to volunteers and other staff in order to develop and execute strategies and programs
• Work collaboratively with partners to maximize stewardship success for the University
• Work to engage University partners and community in stewardship activities
• Communicate stewardship objectives and the associated responsibilities to unit director and other internal and external leaders
• Plan and coordinate the nomination and selection process for various alumni association and/or scholarship awards
• Initiate, plan, and manage college programs and special events both on and off campus for the assigned college or campus
• Coordinate endowment management efforts, serve as the stewardship liaison between the individual units and participate in the strategic planning process for eSteward, stewardship, and endowment related inquiries
• May hire, supervise, train, and direct the work of assigned staff

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, and 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position requires the following clearances : PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$61,800.00 - $89,600.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State’s job and salary structure.

• Facilitate the development and implementation of all aspects of the stewardship program for assigned college or campus
• Engage in marketing and communications efforts related to stewardship program; may include writing for print and on-line publications
• Participate in the strategic and long-range planning for new initiatives and programs designed to enhance stewardship activities of assigned college or campus
• Provide professional guidance and leadership to volunteers and other staff in order to develop and execute strategies and programs
• Work collaboratively with partners to maximize stewardship success for the University
• Work to engage University partners and community in stewardship activities
• Communicate stewardship objectives and the associated responsibilities to unit director and other internal and external leaders
• Plan and coordinate the nomination and selection process for various alumni association and/or scholarship awards
• Initiate, plan, and manage college programs and special events both on and off campus for the assigned college or campus
• Coordinate endowment management efforts, serve as the stewardship liaison between the individual units and participate in the strategic planning process for eSteward, stewardship, and endowment related inquiries
• May hire, supervise, train, and direct the work of assigned staf