Associate Director, Arts & Sciences Advancement

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is listing an Associate Director of Advancement for the University at Buffalo’s College of Arts and Sciences.

The role focuses on advancing meaningful connections and growing philanthropic support across the university's largest academic unit through donor engagement, strategic planning, and collaboration with faculty and volunteers. Ideal candidates will have a track record in fund development, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a fund-development role with success in goal achievement, planning, and personal solicitation.
• Excellent problem solving and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening and interacting effectively with stakeholders.
• Technical/digital competence.
• Project management experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a diverse team and donor/prospect constituency.
• Ability to travel 50-75% nationally with evenings and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a 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 to deepen relationships.
• Collaborate with advancement leaders, faculty, and volunteers to support strategic fundraising efforts, operating plans, and school events.
• Participate in division and university life by attending meetings, pursuing professional development, and fostering 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical/digital competence

Project management

Collaboration

Travel 50-75%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is listing an Associate Director of Advancement for the University at Buffalo’s College of Arts and Sciences.

The role focuses on advancing meaningful connections and growing philanthropic support across the university's largest academic unit through donor engagement, strategic planning, and collaboration with faculty and volunteers. Ideal candidates will have a track record in fund development, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and