Chief Development Officer, Law School Alumni & Development

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 211,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Generous retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Educational benefits

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking an Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development for Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY. The role leads fundraising and alumni engagement, serving as a bridge between the Law School and the university's Alumni Affairs and Development division.

The Associate Dean will lead a team of fundraising professionals, partner with the Dean on priorities, and help advance philanthropic initiatives while enhancing alumni relationships 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

Relationship-building

Communication

Collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Cornell University is seeking an Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development for Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY. The role leads fundraising and alumni engagement, serving as a bridge between the Law School and the university's Alumni Affairs and Development division.

The Associate Dean will lead a team of fundraising professionals, partner with the Dean on priorities, and help advance philanthropic initiatives while enhancing alumni relationships across campus.