Job No. 155517
- Job Title:
- Senior Associate Director of Academic Advancement: College of Arts and Letters
- Employer:
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University of Notre Dame
- Location:
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Notre Dame , IN
- Posting Date:
- 20-May-2025
- Description:
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Job Description
The Senior Associate Director of Academic Advancement will play a pivotal role in driving philanthropy for strategic academic and institutional fundraising priorities at the University of Notre Dame.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Academic Advancement within the University’s Department of Development and serving as a trusted philanthropic liaison to the College of Arts and Letters, this position is responsible for driving significant philanthropic progress toward top fundraising priorities in the For Good Initiative. The College of Arts and Letters is the oldest college at Notre Dame and a cornerstone of its mission to be the world’s preeminent Catholic research university. Founded in 1842, the College is home to more than 500 faculty, 3,000 undergraduates, and 1,100 graduate students across 20 departments, centers, and institutes.
In addition to supporting the College of Arts and Letters, this position includes management by leading a group of academic advancement directors in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and best practices for their colleges/units.
The Senior Associate Director will be charged with developing strong working relationships both with the team of fundraisers and College of Arts and Letters faculty and staff to inspire transformative benefaction to accomplish the College’s ambitious strategic plan.
Certain qualities have been important in driving success through this role, including:
Results-oriented work style
Optimistic and empowered attitude
Strong intellectual curiosity
High level of personal integrity
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Deep commitment to Notre Dame’s mission
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Trusted Collaborator:
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with College of Arts and Letters leadership, University Relations team members, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
Serve as the primary Development liaison to the College of Arts and Letters Advisory Council.
With the Senior Director and Associate Vice President for Development, identify and implement best practices to meet an annual collaborative production goal for the College of Arts and Letters.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with the fundraising team in order to effectively educate fundraisers and advance proposals for fundraising priorities.
Priority Development and Communication:
Using data-informed strategies and collaborating with the Dean of the College and other academic and administrative leaders, identify opportunities for philanthropy to the College’s priorities.
Own the packaging and accuracy of priority pages and proposals to advance benefaction.
Develop and support the implementation of innovative fundraiser education for the division’s fundraising priorities.
Team Leadership and Development:
Lead and mentor a team of three (3) Academic Advancement professionals.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Provide professional development opportunities and support for team members.
FOR GOOD, FOR YOU:
Our mission is to be a Force for Good in the world, and that means supporting your goals, too! Whatever matters most to you, from childcare to professional development to retirement, the University of Notre Dame offers an amazing array of benefits to support and enhance wherever you are in life. To learn more, visit Our Benefits Page.
If you feel a close connection to Notre Dame – the mission, the people, the campus, and the impact that we make together – this will be a great opportunity for you!
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
5-6 years of professional work or academic experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Direct experience working toward stated metrics and goals
Direct management experience
Record of success in translating complex ideas into succinct, compelling messages
Evidence of effective collaboration across teams with diverse interests, experiences, backgrounds, and goals
Evidence of ability to influence and earn the trust of senior leadership to work with you to a shared goal
Ability to think and plan strategically for both short and long term goals
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite/Google collaboration suite, and to quickly assimilate to new technology
A commitment to Catholic education and the mission and values of the University of Notre Dame, including a dedication to our beloved community.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
Sales and/or brand management experience
Knowledge of the role of philanthropy, especially in higher education
Product development experience
Masters or Doctoral degree
Special Instructions to Applicants
Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Studies show that Women and People of Color are less likely to apply unless they meet every single qualification. At Notre Dame, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, please apply anyway.
- Contact information:
- University of Notre Dame
- Notre Dame, IN 46556
- United States
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