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Assistant Director/Associate Director/Director of Advancement

The Assistant Director/Associate Director/Director of Advancement reports to the Assistant Dean for Advancement and works closely with advancement colleagues, unit heads, faculty, and staff throughout the college and the university. The primary responsibility is to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects capable of making gifts of $25,000 or more in support of ACES. A willingness to travel approximately 30% is required, and includes some evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team member who is a self- starter, strategic thinker, internal and external relationship builder, trusted connector in their assigned academic departments/programs, and inclusive partner.

Applications due by August 4, 2025.



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