Cornell University
Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development, College of Arts and Sciences
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States, 14850
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. Position Summary The Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, serves as the chief development officer for Cornell's largest and most academically diverse college, leading a high-performing team in securing over $50 million annually in philanthropic support. As a strategic partner to the Dean and senior university leadership, the Associate Dean drives integrated fundraising and alumni engagement efforts, cultivates major and principal gifts, and represents the College to internal and external stakeholders. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic advancement leader to shape the future of liberal arts education at Cornell through visionary development strategy and collaborative leadership. Key Responsibilities Serve as the College's chief development officer , leading strategic fundraising and alumni engagement efforts in partnership with the Dean and Alumni Affairs and Development leadership.
Manage a high-performing team
of 10+ staff across major gifts, annual fund, alumni engagement, and stewardship, including direct supervision of four team members.
Drive philanthropic support
by cultivating and soliciting major and principal gifts, with a goal of securing over $50 million annually to advance the College's priorities.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Dean , shaping and advancing fundraising priorities while coordinating the Dean's involvement in donor engagement, alumni events, and other high-impact development activities.
Represent the College and Division
to internal and external stakeholders, including the Dean's Advisory Council, faculty, alumni, and university-wide development units.
Collaborate across the university's advancement ecosystem , including Principal Gifts, Gift Planning, and Prospect Development, to align and amplify fundraising strategies.
About Alumni Affairs and Development Cornell's Alumni Affairs and Development division, widely regarded as one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, connects alumni, parents and friends with opportunities to advance the university's mission through philanthropy and engagement. As part of our team, you'll help cultivate meaningful relationships while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence and educational advancement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of progressively responsible fund raising and leadership experience.
A strong record of major and principal gift fundraising experience which will lead to donor investment in priority areas.
Ability to work and partner with colleagues across a complex institutional framework.
Particular strength in developing strategic and comprehensive fundraising plans, executing against these plans to achieve goals and objectives.
Ability to champion the breadth and distinction of Arts & Sciences academic disciplines and educational approach.
Work Location This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 2 days per week and on-campus 3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. Position Summary The Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, serves as the chief development officer for Cornell's largest and most academically diverse college, leading a high-performing team in securing over $50 million annually in philanthropic support. As a strategic partner to the Dean and senior university leadership, the Associate Dean drives integrated fundraising and alumni engagement efforts, cultivates major and principal gifts, and represents the College to internal and external stakeholders. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic advancement leader to shape the future of liberal arts education at Cornell through visionary development strategy and collaborative leadership. Key Responsibilities Serve as the College's chief development officer , leading strategic fundraising and alumni engagement efforts in partnership with the Dean and Alumni Affairs and Development leadership.
Manage a high-performing team
of 10+ staff across major gifts, annual fund, alumni engagement, and stewardship, including direct supervision of four team members.
Drive philanthropic support
by cultivating and soliciting major and principal gifts, with a goal of securing over $50 million annually to advance the College's priorities.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Dean , shaping and advancing fundraising priorities while coordinating the Dean's involvement in donor engagement, alumni events, and other high-impact development activities.
Represent the College and Division
to internal and external stakeholders, including the Dean's Advisory Council, faculty, alumni, and university-wide development units.
Collaborate across the university's advancement ecosystem , including Principal Gifts, Gift Planning, and Prospect Development, to align and amplify fundraising strategies.
About Alumni Affairs and Development Cornell's Alumni Affairs and Development division, widely regarded as one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, connects alumni, parents and friends with opportunities to advance the university's mission through philanthropy and engagement. As part of our team, you'll help cultivate meaningful relationships while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence and educational advancement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of progressively responsible fund raising and leadership experience.
A strong record of major and principal gift fundraising experience which will lead to donor investment in priority areas.
Ability to work and partner with colleagues across a complex institutional framework.
Particular strength in developing strategic and comprehensive fundraising plans, executing against these plans to achieve goals and objectives.
Ability to champion the breadth and distinction of Arts & Sciences academic disciplines and educational approach.
Work Location This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 2 days per week and on-campus 3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.