Chief Alumni & Development Officer, Law School

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 211,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Cornell University invites applications for the Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development based in Ithaca, NY. The role leads fundraising and alumni engagement for Cornell Law School and coordinates with the university's Alumni Affairs and Development division.

Reporting to the Dean, you will guide a nine-person team, set fundraising priorities, and drive strategic initiatives that advance priority campaigns and donor relations across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of progressive experience in development, advancement, fundraising, or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Integrity, strong verbal and written communication, and sound judgment are a must.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief development officer for Cornell Law School, leading overall fundraising and alumni affairs strategy.
• Partner with the Dean to establish fundraising priorities, advance strategic initiatives, and manage donor and alumni engagement activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of nine alumni affairs and development professionals.
• Collaborate with academic and program leaders to identify and advance compelling funding opportunities and priorities.
• Maintain a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects capable of making transformational contributions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Cornell Law School and university advancement leadership, including Principal Gifts teams and senior Alumni Affairs and Development leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Communication

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Cornell University invites applications for the Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development based in Ithaca, NY. The role leads fundraising and alumni engagement for Cornell Law School and coordinates with the university's Alumni Affairs and Development division.

Reporting to the Dean, you will guide a nine-person team, set fundraising priorities, and drive strategic initiatives that advance priority campaigns and donor relations across campus.