Colorado State University’s University Advancement team advances CSU by connecting alumni and donors to their passions. We achieve this mission by continually striving to create an environment where the unique contributions of each individual are celebrated. Through a stalwart commitment to the practice of principled philanthropy, we are creating a future for Colorado State University where everyone is welcome and Proud to Be a CSU Ram.
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Full-Time Careers
You can create a job interest card on the CSU jobs website, and check the “Development/Fundraising” category for more general updates.
Student Employment Opportunities
To receive customized periodic updates about our upcoming and available student positions, in addition to other student employment- related information with University Advancement, please join our Student Careers Mailing List. You can find more information about UA student employment below.
Our Open Roles
Development Operations Coordinator, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
The Development Operations Coordinator will handle all operational aspects the College’s development office, including but not limited to donor relations and stewardship, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of donor data and gift fund management, assisting with internal and external development office communications, etc. Additionally, the coordinator will create and maintain processes to support frontline fundraisers, the dean, department heads, and faculty in their donor interactions. Finally, the coordinator will manage the team’s student employees and will handle team administrative duties.
Leadership Annual Giving Officer
The Leadership Annual Giving Officer (LAGO) position will focus on developing and executing strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual giving donors. This person will manage a portfolio of approximately 150-200 donors, with a particular focus on securing gifts of $1,000 or more from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the university. This position is responsible for creating and managing a strategy for a continuous pipeline of donors, including but not limited to initial outreach (i.e. cold calling), identifying appropriate engagement opportunities, and collaborating with other units to ensure effective donor transitions. The LAGO will manage, track, and allocate expenses for the Leadership Annual Giving program for projects, travel, events and/or programs with responsibility to make recommendations for additional resource needs. The LAGO will contribute to the growth and development of the donor pipeline, ultimately leading to increased support for university initiatives.
Our Open Student Roles
If you are looking for an opportunity to learn valuable skills and prepare for a career through collaboration with campus partners and employers, University Advancement is the place to be. We are looking for students in all areas of study with all levels of experience.
We have more than 60 student employees in a variety of our units, including Advancement Business Services, Advancement Marketing and Communications, CSU Events, Innovation Technology and Education, the Alumni Association and more!
If you are interested in working for University Advancement as a student hourly employee or work study student, check out our available opportunities below, find us at CSU Career Fairs, or reach out to University Advancement Talent Management and Human Resources. All open UA student positions will be advertised and made open to applications via Handshake.
University Advancement
Development Student Intern, College of Business
The College of Business (COB) is looking for an organized, creative, and motivated individual to join the College of Business Development Office. You will directly support the Development team and will be an integral part of enhancing all aspects of development, donor relations, stewardship and office management.
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Looking for more information about our full-time or student employment opportunities? Please contact our Talent Management and Human Resources Team. We look forward to hearing from you!