Associate Director of Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences University at Buffalo - 4.2 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $75,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Managing projects Achieving fundraising goals Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Advance meaningful connections and shape the future of arts and sciences at UB. The Division of University Advancement seeks a motivated Associate Director to help drive philanthropic growth in the College of Arts and Sciences. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing student success, innovation, and meaningful contributions across the university's largest academic unit.

Key responsibilities include:

Build and manage a robust 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, deepening relationships and expanding philanthropic support for the College's priorities. Collaborate with advancement leaders, faculty, and volunteers to support strategic fundraising efforts, operating plans, and school events, aligning donor engagement with institutional goals. Participate fully in division and university life by attending meetings, pursuing professional development, and fostering strong 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. What We're Looking For If you are a goal-oriented professional inspired by the impact of higher education and energized by UB's Boldly Buffalo campaign, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Join a dynamic team and help shape UB's future as a top 25 public research university. Why UB Advancement Join a mission-driven team advancing student success, groundbreaking research, and meaningful philanthropic impact at one of the nation's leading public universities. Following the historic $1 billion Boldly Buffalo campaign, University Advancement is building on this extraordinary momentum—accelerating UB's trajectory toward becoming a top 25 public research institution. If you're seeking purposeful work, strong career growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, you'll find it here. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team connecting a global community of alumni and donors to bold ideas and transformative outcomes, #AdvancingUB starts here.

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Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. A minimum of three years' experience in a fund-development role, with demonstrated success in goal-achievement, planning and personal solicitation. Related experience in professional sales/marketing, financial planning/advising and other fields will be considered. Excellent problem solving and oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and interact effectively with stakeholders. Technical/digital competence. Project management experience. Demonstrated commitment to collaboration as well as the ability to work well both independently and collectively with a diverse team and donor/prospect constituency. Ability to travel 50-75% of the time nationally with a key focus on key alumni/donor markets and work evenings and occasional weekends. Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Job Type Full-Time Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification