Assistant Director of Advancement - College of Arts and Sciences

Make a lasting impact through relationship-building and philanthropy at UB.

The Division of University Advancement seeks a motivated Assistant Director of Advancement to help drive philanthropic growth and alumni engagement in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Join a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing student success, innovation, and meaningful contributions across UB’s largest academic division.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Build and manage a donor portfolio by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects capable of making gifts of $25,000 , including individuals in early-stage cultivation and/or with whom the university has little to no relationship.
• Drive engagement and outreach through extensive travel and regular visits in Western New York and neighboring regions, deepening relationships and expanding support for CAS priorities.
• Collaborate with advancement leaders, faculty, and volunteers to support strategic fundraising efforts, operating plans, and school events, aligning donor engagement with institutional goals.
• Participate fully in division and university life by attending meetings, pursuing professional development, and fostering strong internal partnerships.
• Maintain digital records and adhere to best practices for donor management and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrate professionalism and energy in all interactions, balancing relationship-building with metrics-driven performance.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

If you are a goal-oriented professional inspired by the impact of higher education and energized by UB’s Boldly Buffalo campaign, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Join a dynamic team and help shape UB’s future as a top 25 public research university.

Why UB Advancement

Join a mission-driven team advancing student success, groundbreaking research, and meaningful philanthropic impact at one of the nation’s leading public universities. Following the historic $1 billion Boldly Buffalo campaign, University Advancement is building on this extraordinary momentum—accelerating UB’s trajectory toward becoming a top 25 public research institution.

If you’re seeking purposeful work, strong career growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, you’ll find it here. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team connecting a global community of alumni and donors to bold ideas and transformative outcomes—#AdvancingUB starts here.

Learn More About

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Belonging to the University at Buffalo community.
  
  

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.