Virginia Tech · 1 week ago
Assistant Dean of Advancement, College of Science
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yrVirginia Tech is seeking an Assistant Dean of Advancement for the College of Science. This role involves overseeing the college's advancement program, focusing on development, alumni relations, and marketing to enhance support and visibility for the college.
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Hiring Manager
Kelly Newberry Ratcliffe
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in fundraising activities for the College of Science
Manage a targeted portfolio of major and principal gift prospects to support the college’s fundraising priorities, goals and long-term philanthropic growth
Participate in college leadership meetings; understand, communicate, and advocate for the college’s priorities
Work closely with the dean, department heads, program and center directors to develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies that advance and support their programs and initiatives
Design and execute strategic fundraising and engagement initiatives, including managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, to advance philanthropic growth and secure meaningful support
Develop messaging and communications strategies to share the excitement, relevance, and successes of the college and its alumni
Manage, support and develop the college advancement team
Establish strong working relationships with central advancement, collegiate and constituent development officers and the college advancement team to foster a productive work environment
Travel, on average, five to eight days per month to cultivate, solicit, steward, and identify prospects
Qualification
Required
Master's degree; or Bachelor's degree with significant experience equivalent to an advanced degree
Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales/marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, or a related field
Progressive leadership experience and a high level of professionalism
Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to motivate volunteers and donors
Self-motivated with the ability to work as a team member in a complex organization
Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent basis
Preferred
Experience in higher education fundraising
Proven success in building productive relationships with senior administrators, key business leaders, faculty, staff, institutional boards, volunteers, and donors
Previous major gifts experience working with progressively complex strategies
Experience with corporate engagement
Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
Founded in 1872
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (146)
2023 (124)
2022 (196)
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2020 (81)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M
Leadership Team
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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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