What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences position at University at Buffalo?
Advance meaningful connections and shape the future of arts and sciences at UB.
The Division of University Advancement seeks a motivated Associate Director to help drive philanthropic growth in the College of Arts and Sciences. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing student success, innovation, and meaningful contributions across the university’s largest academic unit.
Key Responsibilities Include
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.
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The Division of University Advancement seeks a motivated Associate Director to help drive philanthropic growth in the College of Arts and Sciences. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing student success, innovation, and meaningful contributions across the university’s largest academic unit.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Build and manage a robust donor portfolio by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects capable of gifts $50,000 , spanning early-stage relationships to long-term stewardship.
- Drive donor engagement and outreach through extensive travel (50-75% of the time) and regular face-to-face visits, deepening relationships and expanding philanthropic support for the College’s 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.
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.
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- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
Salary : $50,000