Assistant Dean of Development, SPA

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: Development - Schools & Colleges Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week) Union: Summary: The Assistant Dean of Development, School of Public Affairs (“SPA”) is the principal fundraiser for SPA at American University. The Assistant Dean of Development works on behalf of the Dean of SPA, shaping and executing plans for fundraising to meet the financial needs of the Dean’s academic priorities for the School. The Assistant Dean of Development works primarily in the area of major gift fundraising for SPA and participates in the Dean’s senior management team in order to understand fully and discuss the implications of academic programs for development. The Assistant Dean of Development plans, implements, and oversees the major gift fundraising program for SPA with emphasis on gifts of $100,000 to $1,000,000+, as well as collaborates with the princi...