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Careers in Advancement

Join our team, build your career and help shape the development of one of the nation's best public universities.

At NC State, we take pride in our collaborative, innovative and collegial team culture with a focus on personalized career growth. We champion philanthropy, nurture relationships and value differing perspectives that strengthen our team and ensure greater success in fulfilling our mission.

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Open Advancement Positions

Assistant Dean of Philanthropy, COE

The Assistant Dean of Philanthropy serves as the chief fundraising and engagement officer for the College of Engineering, reporting to the Dean and providing strategic leadership for the college’s advancement program. The position leads and develops the advancement team, serves as President of the NC State Engineering Foundation, and works closely with university leadership, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners to advance philanthropic priorities. The Assistant Dean also personally manages a portfolio of major, leadership, and principal gift prospects and donors while partnering with University Advancement to secure transformational support for the College and NC State. Learn more and apply.

Executive Director of Philanthropy, CALS

The Executive Director of Philanthropy, College of Agriculture and Life Science is charged with developing and implementing strategies for securing financial support from a portfolio of donors and prospects including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts for the university from alumni and friends. The Executive Director plans, coordinates, and represents university-wide fundraising initiatives and programs by closely partnering with colleges and units, university leadership, and development colleagues across campus. Learn more and apply.

Executive Director of Philanthropy, PCOM

The Poole College of Management at NC State seeks an accomplished and collaborative advancement leader to serve as its Executive Director of Philanthropy. This senior leadership position provides strategic direction and oversight for the College’s comprehensive fundraising program while maintaining an active role in cultivating and securing significant philanthropic support. Reporting to the Dean of the Poole College of Management, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development, the Executive Director will lead a team of five philanthropy professionals and collaborate closely with University Advancement, faculty and College leadership, alumni, corporate and foundation partners, volunteers, and other key stakeholders. Learn more and apply.

Director of Philanthropy, CALS

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for identifying, qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors to NC State University. This position will serve as a member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Advancement team, reporting to a Senior Director of Philanthropy with an effort to maximize support to all areas of the College. The Director will be expected to manage a portfolio of discovery and actively managed prospects while also collaborating with fundraising colleagues across campus. Learn more and apply.

Associate Director Donor Services, AS

The Associate Director of Donor Services will oversee the endowment reporting and naming-opportunity processes and, in partnership with Advancement Information and Technology, improve projects to enhance the donor experience and increase operational efficiency within Donor Services. Learn more and apply.

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Allison Williams
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Reid Ricciardi
Reid Ricciardi

Executive Director of Talent Management

919-515-8542
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Anna Velleggia
Anna Velleggia

Associate Director of Talent Management and Professional Development

919-515-5156
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Sarah Chriscoe
Sara Chriscoe

Talent Management Program Assistant

919-515-8232
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Tana Reynolds
Tana Reynolds

Human Resources Specialist, University Advancement Finance, Administration and Talent Management

919-515-0523