ASSISTANT DEAN, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences BOSTON, MA

Boston University; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations to lead fundraising efforts in a vibrant academic environment. This role involves cultivating relationships with major donors, strategizing fundraising initiatives, and collaborating with senior leadership to enhance the college's mission. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in fundraising, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork and inclusion. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in health and rehabilitation sciences and help shape the future of education and research.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fundraising with a proven track record.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fundraising activities and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

ASSISTANT DEAN, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Category

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

24500044580116

Posted Date

1/16/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 53

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Our Mission

We in Boston University Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all, and to advance BU’s global leadership in research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice.

Now, our Schools-based development team in Sargent College is looking for an Assistant Dean who will oversee the fund-raising activities for the college.

Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University

As one of the country’s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences, Sargent takes a deliberately interdisciplinary approach to house all our clinical programs – Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology - under one roof; this environment reflects the future of health care. Home to nearly 1500 graduate and undergraduate students, Sargent offers a close-knit, personal environment in a large, urban, research university.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, School Development, the Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations at Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is chiefly responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects to secure major and principal gifts. Working with the Dean of Sargent College, the Vice President for Development, the Associate Vice President, School Development (AVP), the Assistant Vice President, School Development, and volunteers, the Assistant Dean will create, plan, advance and implement a wide range of fund-raising activities, strategies, programs, and priorities in support of Sargent College’s Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Actively maintain a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and cultivate, solicit, and steward them on behalf of Sargent. Craft and present proposals for major/principal gift solicitations and prepare other fundraising materials to be used to maximize philanthropy for the College’s key strategic priorities.
• Lead fundraising, manage, and track specific fundraising initiatives as agreed by the Dean and School Development leaders in accordance with the University’s and the Colleges strategic priorities.
• Work directly with the Dean and the College’s two boards: the Dean’s Advisory Board and the Clinical Advisory Board to advance the mission of Sargent College.
• Initiate cultivation opportunities to identify new donors within the grateful patient populations of Sargent’s clinical centers; liaise with Center Directors, faculty, and clinicians to review center donor lists, ensure HIPAA compliance, identify new potential donors, write appeals, host events, and provide development support and strategy for major donors.
• Serve as the Sargent College information resource for Development and Alumni Relations. Provide communication about specific departments and programs as well as overarching College-wide initiatives.
• Serve as a member of Sargent College’s senior leadership team representing DAR in certain Sargent College administrative and all college meetings.
• Supervise the office, budget, and fulfill administrative duties as required by DAR, Sargent College, and BU-wide operating procedures.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience
  • Individuals with a master’s degree and eight years of experience will be considered as well.
• Strong development credentials including proven track record of building and developing a high-level portfolio.
• Outstanding and successful experience as a fundraiser, including comprehensive management of major and principal gifts prospects.
• Effective experience in enlisting and interacting with senior level leadership volunteers and committees.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Superb judgment and the sensibility to adjudicate wisely among competing priorities.
• Exceptional reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills, including an ability to translate ideas and concepts into clear, actionable steps.
• Superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently as well collaboratively with team members.
• Energy and stamina, self-confidence and humility, a strong sense of purpose, a tolerance for ambiguity and a sense of humor.
• Extensive travel, nights and weekends required.

But that’s not all we’re looking for; we want someone who embodies our values:

• Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect, because we value every member’s contributions.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here.
• Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another.
• Strategic thinking and curiosity in the relentless pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results.
• Continuous growth and improvement, both as individuals and as a team.
• Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.

If this resonates with you and you want to help us in our ambitious next campaign—and maybe do some of your best work as an advancement professional— we encourage you to apply.