Engineering Advancement Leader: Major Gifts & Alumni

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings program

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass

Paid time off and holidays

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Chief Advancement Officer for the College of Engineering, responsible for strategic fundraising and alumni relations. This role will collaborate closely with the Dean to implement an effective advancement strategy and is pivotal in engaging donors.

The ideal candidate should have extensive development experience, excellent management skills, and a track record in cultivating relationships with donors. The position offers full-time employment in Pittsburgh, PA with a range of benefits including tuition assistance and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in advancement or development.
• Experience in a management or leadership role for at least five years.
• Proven success in developing relationships with leadership and donors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of fundraising and alumni engagement.
• Cultivate and solicit individual and foundation donors.
• Coordinate with central foundation relations and university advancement.

Skills

Leadership and management

Major gift fundraising

Excellent writing and interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Chief Advancement Officer for the College of Engineering, responsible for strategic fundraising and alumni relations. This role will collaborate closely with the Dean to implement an effective advancement strategy and is pivotal in engaging donors.

The ideal candidate should have extensive development experience, excellent management skills, and a track record in cultivating relationships with donors. The position offers full-time employment in Pittsburgh, PA with a range of benefits including tuition assistance and medical insurance.