Job Title: Assistant Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development
Organization: Cornell University
Salary: $157,000 - $192,000
Cornell University seeks an experienced advancement professional for the role of Assistant Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development, located in Ithaca, NY. This role supports the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts.
Position Summary
The Assistant Dean provides strategic leadership for alumni engagement and fundraising at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. This role partners closely with the Dean and senior university advancement leaders to drive philanthropic support for the school’s priorities. The Assistant Dean serves as a key member of the Dean’s leadership team and manages a portfolio of major gift prospects.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Fundraising
- Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans aligned with school priorities and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Set and evaluate campaign and annual fundraising goals in collaboration with the Dean and university advancement leadership.
- Manage a portfolio of 15–25 major gift prospects with capacity to give $250,000 or more.
Faculty & Academic Engagement
- Serve as chief liaison to department chairs, program directors, center and institute leaders, and faculty on development matters.
- Coordinate faculty involvement in donor engagement, events, and travel related to advancement.
Volunteer & Advisory Council Management
- Lead the Brooks School Dean’s Advisory Council, including agenda setting, member recruitment, and stewardship.
- Support volunteer committees for professional master’s programs and collaborate with center/institute directors on working groups.
University Advancement Collaboration
- Partner with university advancement teams (Principal Gifts, Major Gifts, Gift Planning, Annual Fund, etc.) to ensure Brooks School priorities are well represented.
- Collaborate with Corporate and Foundation Relations to support faculty and school initiatives.
Team Leadership & Administration
- Manage and coach a small team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluation aligned with division best practices.
- Develop and manage the school’s alumni affairs and development budget.
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