Northern California HERC

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) is a newly established medical school in New Orleans created through a historic partnership between Xavier University of Louisiana—the nation's only Catholic HBCU—and Ochsner Health, Louisiana's largest nonprofit health system. XOCOM will be the only HBCU medical school in the Gulf South and the first HBCU allopathic medical school established in 50 years. The College is advancing toward accreditation with priorities that include recruiting distinguished faculty, enrolling a highly competitive inaugural class, and securing the philanthropic investment required to ensure access, affordability, and long-term institutional strength.

The Development Officer is a frontline fundraising role responsible for generating philanthropic revenue in support of XOCOM's strategic priorities. The role refines and manages a portfolio of individual major gift prospects while advancing select corporate and foundation relationships in coordination with Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health Development teams.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Development Operations & Administration Manager to ensure disciplined moves management, timely stewardship, and coordinated execution. The role will contribute to a culture of philanthropy by modeling strong donor engagement practices, collaborating with faculty and staff ambassadors, and reinforcing shared accountability for fundraising success across the institution. AA/EOE

· 5–7 years of frontline fundraising experience with demonstrated success closing major gifts in complex organizations.

· Experience managing a donor portfolio using a disciplined moves management approach.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with potential donors at all levels.

· Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with high-level prospects, donors, and volunteers.

· Comfort operating in a complex, matrixed environment.

· Must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and programming.

· Willingness and ability to travel regularly.

· Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding or training.

· Experience in higher education, academic medicine, or healthcare philanthropy.

· Proficiency working in start-up or growth-phase organizations.

· Strong emotional intelligence and leadership presence.

· Ability to remain flexible, resourceful, and thrive in a mission-driven environment.

· Familiarity and experience with national fundraising campaigns.

· Ability to make decisions independently and follow up.