The Position: The University of Virginia invites nominations and applications for the Associate Dean for Development (ADD) of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. The ADD will direct all annual, capital, and special fundraising activities for the School. The ADD will be responsible for initiating and expanding relations with alumni, parents, faculty, and friends of the School, and should identify and pursue grant opportunities for research and scholarship. The ADD will oversee an eight-person development staff and report to the Dean.
The School: The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science was founded in 1836. It is the second oldest engineering school in the country and the first at a public university. The mission of the School is to educate men and women to be leaders in technology and society that contributes to the well-being of our citizens through the creation and transfer of knowledge. The School has an enrollment of approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 650 graduate students supported by 146 academic faculty. Most undergraduates complete advanced degrees in engineering as well as in business, law, and the life sciences. The School’s development staff provides essential private funds for student financial aid, faculty support, capital projects, and alumni relations. Read more about the School at www.seas.virginia.edu.
Qualifications: Candidates must be committed to advancing the School of Engineering and Applied Science and should possess the following:
Required:
- Entrepreneurial approach to promoting the School’s needs and ambitions;
- Management and leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire;
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred (degree from the University of Virginia a plus);
- Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively;
- Significant business or educational development, marketing or sales experience.
Preferred:
- Ability to develop relationships with leaders in broad range of business and professional fields, including engineering and science;
- Interest in engineering and science and ability to explain the School’s curricula, programs, and projects to friends and alumni.
How to apply: Please prepare and upload a cover letter stating your interest in the position, along with a CV and three references, to: https://jobs.virginia.edu and search posting number 0605107 under the University Staff category. If nominating an individual for this opportunity, please include the nominee’s contact information and send electronically to: [email protected].
The position will remain open until filled and the search will be carried out with full confidentiality; candidates will be notified before references are contacted. For further information, please contact Gary Helmuth or Meredith Manson at (434) 982-4900 or (434) 924-4454; email at: [email protected].
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.