Assistant Dean For Advancement - Thomas R. Kline School Of Law Of Duquesne University

Assistant Dean for Advancement - Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits

Location: Thomas R. Kline School of Kline

Position Status: Full-time

Hours: Varied

Position Number: 220022/10-948

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Dean, School of Law (Dean) and equivalently accountable to the Senior Vice President for University Advancement (SVP), the Assistant Dean for Advancement, School of Law (School) will be a strategic leader for the School focused on the developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan for the School to include alumni engagement, annual giving, leadership annual giving, major giving, planned giving and donor stewardship.

Serving as the chief development officer for the Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, the successful candidate will provide counsel to the Dean and faculty of the School on advancement matters, help set philanthropic strategies and organize and set the School's philanthropic priorities in order to maximize external support. The successful candidate will plan, lead and grow all aspects of alumni engagement, fundraising and comprehensive Advancement initiatives within the School, with a heavy emphasis on cultivating and closing major and planned gift commitments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as a member of the Dean's cabinet as well as the University Advancement Leadership Team.

Serves as a strategic partner to the Dean and SVP in the development of annual and long-term advancement strategies and plans for the School.

Identifies and cultivates sources of philanthropic support through near, mid, and long-term fundraising strategies and initiatives to meet the current and future needs of the School, in collaboration with University Advancement colleagues and the Dean. Responsible for helping achieve the fundraising objectives of the School in support of the University's comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Provides strategic support to the Dean in the engagement of major and planned gift prospects/donors and general alumni to advance the School's educational, research and service agendas.

Directs and coordinates all fundraising efforts for the School in partnership with the Dean and SVP to develop a comprehensive Development strategy for School fundraising.

Creates and nurtures a culture of philanthropy within the School and among its constituencies, establishing and maintaining strong and mutually beneficial relationships with external contacts and constituents on behalf of the School.

Supervises and directs the work of the Director of Law Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.

Establishes and persuasively communicate the funding needs and priorities of the School to key stakeholders., providing leadership of annual, leadership annual, major, and planned gift cultivation and solicitation strategies.

Provides regular performance evaluations of the Director of Law Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.

Serves as the liaison between the School and the University divisions of University Advancement and Marketing and Communications and the local and regional legal community.

Works collaboratively with key University Advancement partners, including Alumni Engagement, Major Giving, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Conference & Events Services, and Donor Relations colleagues to plan and execute strategic Development activities, donor recognition programs, and alumni/donor engagement and recognition events for the School.

Advises and assists University Advancement frontline fundraising colleagues in their preparation for, execution of, and follow-up with their assigned School donors and prospective donors.

Partners with Advancement Research and Development Services colleagues, the Dean, and faculty to identify new prospects for future major and planned gift opportunities within the School.

Collaborates and strategizes closely with the Dean, SVP and central University Advancement gift officers on major and planned gift fundraising strategies associated with School prospects/donors assigned to central staff.

Conducts prospect review and strategy meetings with the Dean and SVP to maximize their and the University President's respective strategic engagement with donors. Coordinate and facilitate the Dean's fundraising strategies and engagements with donors to ensure consistent communication, effective partnership, and timely follow-through with donors and prospective donors.

Maintains an active portfolio of up to 120 (alumni, law firms, and corporations) major and planned giving donors and prospective donors, cultivating and soliciting those assigned prospects for major and/or planned gift commitments (gifts of $25,000 or greater). Meet quantifiable performance metrics, including successful major and principal gift solicitation.

Provides leadership and engagement strategy for the Dean to meet with School alumni working in law firms and corporations in the greater Pittsburgh region and nationally. Accompany Dean on these engagements as needed/required.

Assists the School's deans, business office colleagues, and other School colleagues with appropriate/compliant spending of donor funds.

Coordinates and produces special reports, proposals, and analyses for management, including monthly financial statements and funds distribution reports

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Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from and accredited institution with a minimum of 7 to 10 years successful experience in major gift and/or planned gift development or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

J.D. or other advanced degree preferred from an accredited institution.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

High level of emotional intelligence.

Ability to collaborate effectively.

A proven track record of closing six-and seven-figure-major and planned gifts.

Experience working on a comprehensive fundraising campaign in a complex educational setting.

Willingness and ability to travel locally and throughout the United States to meet with prospects and donors.

Demonstrated progressive experience and successful results in fundraising/sales.

Demonstrated ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate and modify strategic advancement plans.

Ability to effectively connect and engage and communicate with donors and potential donors of all levels.

Experience managing or leading a development team; strong organizational skills; strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Effective computer and database management skills.

Ability to plan and manage and the department budget.

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.

Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University's Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.