Assoc. Dean of Dev. & Alumni Relations Johns Hopkins University - 4.0 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $195,000 - $240,000 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Team supervision Major gift prospect cultivation Bachelor's degree Senior leadership Full Job Description Affiliated Office Address Baltimore, MD, United States Requisition

ID 122589

Date Created September 28, 2026 Job Function Development and Alumni Relations Exempt Status Exempt Shift Type Full Time Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm Worksite 06-

MD:

School of Nursing Work Modality Hybrid:

On-site 60-89% of hours worked (

Ex:

3-4 out of 5 days/week) At Johns Hopkins, the mission of Development and Alumni Relations is to build enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for the institution. We are deeply committed to and aligned with the academic mission of the institution. Our work supports its focus on research, teaching, and patient care, and its role as a higher education leader on the global stage. We strive to strengthen Johns Hopkins University and Medicine through partnerships with donors, volunteers, faculty, alumni, friends, and patients. Located in Baltimore, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is a globally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and practice. In U.S. News & World Report rankings, the school is No. 1 nationally for its DNP program and No. 2 for its master's. In addition, JHSON is ranked as the No. 3 nursing school in the world by QS World University. The school is an eight-time recipient of the INSIGHT Into Academia Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Distinction (HEED) Award and a seven-time Best School for Men in Nursing award recipient. Dean Sarah Szanton, recently recognized by Forbes 50 over 50 list for her impact on health, leads a school known for excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to advancing nursing and improving the health of the nation. The School of Nursing has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations to advance the program and support the strongly rooted mission of this esteemed School. The Associate Dean will provide strategic leadership for the program and associated team. This position is responsible for implementation of all fundraising strategies and activities, and for carrying forward the mission and vision of the School. The Associate Dean is responsible for planning and conducting all aspects of fundraising, including orchestration of major fundraising campaigns and other related programmatic activities - involving major and principal gifts, alumni affairs, corporate and foundation relations, and special events. The Associate Dean supports the School's advisory board, assisting with recruitment of new members and their engagement to advance the priorities of the School. The Associate Dean works closely with colleagues across the institution to harness collaborative fundraising opportunities across Johns Hopkins University and Medicine. This position is required to build exceptional partnerships across the institution in deepening the impact of shared priorities, initiatives, and donor relationships. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the School of Nursing and the Assistant Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. This role has an onsite presence expectation of at least four days per week in Baltimore.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Development Strategy, Execution and Team Leadership Provide overall strategic leadership for development and alumni relations. Develop and lead effective philanthropic fundraising strategies to obtain, maintain and grow funding support for the School's priorities from individuals, alumni, corporations, non-profit partners and philanthropic foundations. Bring creativity and innovation in the discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of significant prospects and donors. Identify opportunities within and beyond the JHSON alumni base to engage prospective donors on behalf of the school's mission. Manage a staff of professional fundraisers and support personnel in annual work-planning and goal-setting process; navigate institutional changes with poise and stability to ensure the team continues to meet ambitious goals within an ever-changing environment. Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that positions the school for success in an ambitious, multi-year campaign. Develop campaign themes, outreach and communications strategies. Partner with the Dean to establish future campaign priorities and budgets - both school specific and collaborative efforts with other divisions of JHU. Oversee the development, management and composition of volunteer board and committees, primarily the Nursing Advisory Board. Engage board members with key philanthropic initiatives and campaign giving. Define and lead a comprehensive alumni relations strategy. Coordinate, as appropriate, with the University's alumni relations program to develop and implement an outreach strategy to engage and involve constituents in supporting the school. Lead fundraising for strategic priorities and ensure fiscal goals and priorities are achieved. Lead efforts to identify and develop prospect pipeline, engaging academic leaders and key volunteers in the process. Manage a portfolio of more than 50 major and principal gift prospects. Oversee and manage a robust and effective stewardship plan for JHSON including strategic communications and outreach and developing high-quality reports and hosting donor-centered stewardship events. Manage a reporting system of development based metrics that align with JHSON strategic goals and objectives. Maintain and expand engagement of corporations and foundations and support the JHSON faculty in outreach and applications for grants within this sector. School of Nursing Leadership Actively participate in the School's leadership team led by the Dean. Work closely with the Dean to develop private support and priorities for the School. Partner with the Dean and senior leadership team to prioritize among competing opportunities and initiatives, bringing structure and rigor to ambitious ideas. Participate actively as a member of the JHSON's leadership team and be engaged in strategic activities and school events. In partnership with the budget office, oversee development budget planning and reporting accordingly, including a focus on long-term, multi-year fundraising plans in support of JHSON. Establish effective working relationships with faculty and staff to understand their programs and priorities, and increase internal stakeholder participation in external relations initiatives to align activities with the JHSON mission, vision, and values. Provide coaching, counsel, and prioritization to faculty and academic leaders as to philanthropic interest, engagement, and stewardship. Represent the Dean and the JHSON to both external and Johns Hopkins audiences, clearly articulating the Dean's vision and priorities. Leverage and position the Dean in initiating, deepening, and stewarding donor and volunteer relationships, both in the United States and internationally, as appropriate. Institutional Navigation and Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Leadership Work closely with JHU's Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) leadership on shared trustee and donor relationships. Lead and facilitate compelling stewardship and impact reporting for shared donor relationships as relationship management requires. As a leader within DAR, build partnerships with central programs, leveraging all resources and efficiencies in new tools, technology, and capacity-building initiatives. Work closely with leadership across DAR to ensure consistency and ambition in goal-setting, portfolio management, organizational culture, and staff development. Align and navigate distinctions in DAR and JHSON team building, local policies, and culture. Other Duties as Assigned Serve on and lead staff task forces, committees, and action groups as necessary. Promote a professional workplace culture of mutual respect, collegiality, and collaboration for all members and affiliates of the institution. Minimum Qualifications Baccalaureate degree. 10 or more years of progressively responsible development leadership experience; 10 years of direct fundraising experience with a proven ability to close seven-figure gifts. 7 years of experience in supervision, with proven ability to manage fundraising teams. This is a position in which there is an expectation of frequent travel, domestic and international, as well as staffing for evening and weekend events. Preferred Qualifications An advanced degree. Five + years of experience in development leadership in a complex higher education environment. Experience cultivating and soliciting 8-figure gifts, especially those requiring collaboration with other parts of an institution. Experience in corporate and foundation fundraising; ability to align strategy across donor types. Proven experience in engaging unaffiliated, non-alumni prospective donors towards a shared mission. Ability to understand and articulate academic values/goals; and work collaboratively with academic leadership, students, alumni, and volunteer leadership.

Strategic thought partnership:

Quickly grasps complex or early-stage ideas, makes connections across seemingly disparate opportunities, and helps turn concepts into executable strategies.

Executive judgment:

Knows when to push, when to listen, when to escalate, and when to independently move something forward. Ability to establish objectives; set performance standards; organize and motivate staff to achieve fundraising and alumni relations goals; have a strong track record of successfully closing major- and principal-level gifts; and engage in academic and strategic planning at all levels of the organization. Strong personal motivation and drive for excellence. Demonstrated experience in managing and engaging advisory boards and volunteer leadership. Ability to recruit, mentor, and manage development professionals and administrative staff, while also ensuring a comprehensive programmatic strategy is articulated for the office and the dean of the school. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Classified Title:

Associate Dean-MGM Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assoc. Dean of Dev. &

Alumni Relations Role/Level/Range:

ADMOFF/01/EX

Starting Salary Range:

Minimum:

$195,000 -

Maximum:

$240,000 (targeted salary: $220,000; commensurate with experience) Employee group:

Full Time Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm

FLSA Status:

Exempt Location:

Mount Washington Campus Department name: 10001274-Development Office of Personnel area: School of Nursing Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula:

30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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