Advancement Careers

Assistant Dean of Philanthropy

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

The Assistant Dean is the college’s chief fundraising and engagement leader and will be responsible for managing the college advancement team and working closely with the Dean on strategic relationships and vision for Advancement. The Assistant Dean is responsible for sustaining and strategically planning growth in fundraising results in collaboration with university partners and in alignment with industry best practices. The Assistant Dean will lead and administer a team that includes Major Gifts Officers, Leadership Annual Giving Officers, and a small administrative staff. Our Advancement team works in close partnership with our clinical faculty, researchers and leadership, and interacts extensively with our animal-owning clients.

Senior Director of Philanthropy

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Reporting to the Executive Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Director of Philanthropy is a senior member of the College of Engineering’s fundraising team and will play a key role in preparation for a future campaign. The Senior Director will be a proven fundraiser with excellent leadership skills who appreciates and nurtures an accountable, goal-oriented and values-based work environment. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the fundraising culture in the College of Engineering with a strong focus on portfolio management, pipeline building, and accountability. The Senior Director is responsible for meeting or exceeding annual goals based on new prospect discovery and qualifications, in-person meetings, proposals submitted and gifts closed, as well as coaching their team toward success in achieving the goals of the College. The Senior Director will serve as a leader and thought partner in planning, coordinating and implementing fundraising initiatives by closely partnering with advancement and College leaders and colleagues.