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Internal Recruitment No Working Title Assistant Dean of Philanthropy, Engineering Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with some weekends as needed Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Engineering Advancement About the Department North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today, NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 40,500 high-performing students, more than 10,000 preeminent faculty and staff and more than 310,000 dedicated alumni. NC State is a Research One (R1) university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We're also at the forefront of teaching and discovery in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth. Engineering has been a cornerstone of NC State University since the university's founding in 1887. Today, with more than 10,000 students and 300 tenure/tenure-track faculty, the College of Engineering is among the largest and most preeminent engineering programs in the nation. The College of Engineering seeks to actively engage its 78,000 alumni households, the largest alumni body of any academic college at NC State. Through support of the North Carolina legislature, the College is undergoing a period of significant expansion to help meet the needs of the state's booming technology sector. Our students and faculty are focused on meeting the Grand Challenges of the 21st Century through discovery, innovation, education and outreach. Our cutting-edge research and education programs provide the knowledge and workforce to fuel the future of our state, nation and world. In the College of Engineering, we truly Think and Do. Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

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Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. Essential Job Duties The Assistant Dean of Philanthropy is the chief fundraising and engagement officer for the College of Engineering and reports directly to the Dean with a dotted line to the Associate Vice Chancellor, University Development. This role provides strategic leadership for the college's advancement program, manages the advancement team, and works closely with university leadership, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners to advance philanthropic priorities and strengthen engagement. The Assistant Dean also serves as President of the NC State Engineering Foundation and sets the overarching strategy and vision for advancing philanthropy and provides strategic leadership to developing and advancing a comprehensive philanthropy program for the College. The position partners closely with University Advancement, the Leadership Gift team and the Principal Gifts team to cultivate and secure transformational support for the College and university. The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of advancement professionals while personally managing a portfolio of major, Leadership and principal gift prospects and donors.

Key Responsibilities Leading People:

The Assistant Dean will lead and develop a high-performing advancement team by fostering a collaborative, accountable and donor-centered culture. This role will provide mentorship, establish clear expectations and support the professional growth and success of staff across advancement functions.

Leading Change:

The Assistant Dean will help guide the continued growth and evolution of the organization by fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration, and embracing new opportunities and ideas. This leader will be adaptable in a dynamic environment, thoughtfully aligning priorities, resources, and initiatives with the long-term goals of the organization. Working closely with internal and external partners, the Assistant Dean will help cultivate a shared vision that strengthens the organization's impact, advances strategic objectives, and positions it for sustained success

Results Driven:

The Assistant Dean will be an inspiring and visible leader who will engage the collective talents and energies of the development team in collaboration with the AVC for University Development and University Advancement to develop areas of highest potential including donor pipeline building, campaign planning and implementation. They will make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, and solving problems. They will hold self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, results. They will be committed to continuous improvement.

Transformational Giving:

In partnership with the Dean, University Advancement leadership, the Leadership gifts team and the Principal Gifts team, the Assistant Dean will help identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects capable of making seven-figure and transformational investments in the College of Engineering. This role will build strategies to grow the pipeline for Leadership and principal gifts and collaborate across the university to maximize philanthropic opportunities and long-term donor engagement.

Foundation Board Strategy:

The Assistant Dean's overarching responsibility is to promote philanthropic investment to fulfill and advance the mission of the College of Engineering. This encompasses working with the Dean of the College of Engineering, the AVC for University Development, Foundation board members and internal partners to foster a culture that advances philanthropy and engagement that goes beyond transactional and toward building lasting relationships with donors.

Foundation Operations:

As President of the NC State Engineering Foundation, the Assistant Dean will provide leadership for Foundation governance, board engagement, communication and fiscal oversight. This role will work closely with the Foundation Board of Directors to support effective operations, transparency in alignment with university policies and priorities. Other Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience A bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience. At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising and advancement leadership. Experience developing and successful implementation of comprehensive fund-raising strategies, including campaigns. Experience managing institutional advancement staff. Experience managing volunteer boards. Other Required Qualifications Proven leadership skills that nurture an accountable, goal-oriented and values-based team environment. Robust knowledge of institutional fundraising in a large, complex organization. Demonstrated success in personally cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major and principal gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations with a sound knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of charitable giving. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; along with outstanding written and oral communication skills. Ability to serve as a critical and trusted leader and partner displaying evidence of high integrity, honesty and trustworthiness. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, implement programs and manage and implement change. Unrelenting commitment to a collaborative and collegial team approach. Strong track record of working effectively with volunteers, faculty and administrators, engaging them in the life of the institution and assisting them in improving their effectiveness in all aspects of fundraising. Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of sound judgement and diplomacy, and a commitment to confidentiality are essential. Experience managing and motivating advancement professionals. Preferred Qualifications A master's degree is preferred along with at least eight years in fundraising at a research university or research institute. Previous campaign experience is preferable along with a strong knowledge of all aspects of corporate/foundation, individual and planned giving. An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment. Familiarity with NC State University. Management and oversight experience of a foundation or 501©3 nonprofit. Required License(s) or Certification(s) A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment. Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 09/11/2026 Anticipated Close Date Open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Position Details Position Number 00006023 Position Type

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation

• Adverse Weather Non Mandatory
• Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation
• Emergency Events Non Mandatory
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• College Of Engineering
• Dean's Office/Administration EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• How did you learn of this opportunity?

NCSU Website NCSU Executive Search Services Monster.com CareerBuilder.com InsideHigherEd.com Other Online Job Board Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide Job / Career Fair The Chronicle of Higher Education HERC Professional Journal Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical) Professional Organization Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter NCSU Employee Referral Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other) Other If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)

• Please summarize your experience providing strategic leadership for an advancement or development program.

Include the size and scope of the teams and programs you have led, the breadth of your responsibilities, and the length of time you have served in these roles. Highlight your experience with campaign planning and implementation, pipeline development, and innovative fundraising initiatives or approaches you have led. (Please limit your response to 250 words) (Open Ended Question)

• Please highlight your recent fundraising results and impact.

Specifically, include the total amount raised and number of gifts closed in each of the past two or three fiscal years, with particular attention to seven-figure commitments and other significant gifts. Please describe one significant gift or fundraising achievement you are especially proud of, including your specific role in the process. (Please limit your response to 300 words) (Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience leading, coaching, and developing advancement professionals.

How have you built high-performing teams, motivated and held staff accountable, and supported the professional growth of team members? Please share an example of how your leadership or coaching helped an individual or team achieve stronger results. (Please limit your response to 250 words) (Open Ended Question) Application Materials Required Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Contact Information for References Optional Documents