Penn State

Where you can build a career that feels like home.

Where you can build a life as well as a career.

Through four record-breaking campaigns, Penn State has become one of the top public universities in the world, and our institution knows that great fundraising—and great fundraisers—can take us even higher. If you’ve got the ambition and ability to secure the support our students and faculty need to succeed, you’ll find the support you need to succeed right here in our team of more than 600 advancement professionals and in a family of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. You’ll also find a community that’s ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. and an institution where work-life balance is more than words—it’s built into our culture.

We are Penn State. You are here.

Globally dispersed alumni

Committed donors

Years of academic excellence

Recent Job Postings

Director of International Development and Alumni Relations

Penn State is currently seeking a strong leader and top frontline fundraiser in the role of Director of International Development and Alumni Relations to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting Penn State. As a member of the Division of Development and...

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Development Assistant, College of Arts and Architecture

The College of Arts and Architecture is hiring a Development Assistant. The Development Assistant provides various support to Major Gift Officers, Directors of Development, and other development staff in support of the overall development and alumni related functions....

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Get to know the Division of Development and Alumni Relations

A diverse mix of fundraising units, central support, and exceptional leadership makes Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations a unique and rewarding place to work. Learn more about what it’s like to be a member of the team.

What’s it like to work at Penn State?

Penn State is a vibrant university, where “We Are!” is not only a cheer, but a way of life. From benefits to tuition assistance to the flexibility to manage travel schedules, find out why our employees find Penn State such a fulfilling place to work.

You’ll love living in Happy Valley

State College and the surrounding communities have so much to offer. One of our employees put it best: “When you work for the university around which the town is built, you really feel like you’re a part of everything.” And we’ll introduce you to all of it—the shops, schools, restaurants, and people that make Happy Valley a great place to call home.