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Position Title: Assistant Dean of Advancement, School of International Service (SIS)

Reports to: Assistant Vice President of Advancement

Position: Full-Time, On-site, Exempt

Location: Washington, D.C.

About American University

We are a University of strivers and dreamers, of activists and artists, of scholars and servant-leaders. We realize that when we all contribute, we all succeed. We are, quite literally, one AU. President Sylvia Burwell

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. Our students distinguish themselves with their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.

At AU passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of tomorrow.

We are looking for candidates who reflect the diversity of our student body. At AU, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. American University was founded to respond to the needs of a changing world, with a set of guiding valuesamong them diversity, equity, and inclusion. AU cannot be excellent without being truly inclusive, and without taking the concrete, specific steps to improve our campus climate.

BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrants, multilingual, mature or differently abled candidates, and people of all faiths or none at all are encouraged to apply.

About Change Cant Wait: The Campaign for American University

With a $500 million goal, Change Cant Wait will create transformative educational opportunities for students, advance research with impact, and build stronger communities locally, nationally, and globally. Why us? Changemaking is in our DNA. Why now? We know change cant wait.

Find out more about the campaign here.

The Role

Working in and reporting to the University Office of Advancement, the Assistant Dean of Advancement for the School of International Service (SIS) is the principal fundraiser for SIS at American University. The Assistant Dean of Advancement works with and on behalf of the Dean of SIS, shaping and executing plans for fundraising to meet the financial needs of the Deans academic priorities for the School. The Assistant Dean of Advancement works primarily in the area of major and principal gifts for fundraising for SIS. The Assistant Dean of Advancement plans, implements, and oversees the fundraising program for SIS.

The Assistant Dean of Advancement serves as a key partner to the Dean and as an ambassador of SIS. The Assistant Dean of Advancement supervises the activities of the Director of Development, SIS, and Development Coordinator. They work as a collaborative team in support of donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, alumni programming, and special events. In coordination with the Dean, the Assistant Dean of Advancement and team strategically recruit and staff members for the SIS Board of Advisors. The Assistant Dean of Advancement and SIS team strive to maximize the Board of Advisors effectiveness, working closely with the Deans office to establish agendas and programs for meetings and communications

Responsibilities

Essential Functions (required: Percentage of effort for each Essential Function totaling 100%)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• (40%) With the Dean and independently, aggressively work major and principal gifts portfolio under Divisional rules and guidelines, actively setting and executing strategies on assigned major and principal gift prospects, meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for visits, contacts, and solicitations, and securing gifts that support the academic priorities of the Dean, other units, or the University as a whole.

• (30%)Develop, execute, and manage, fundraising strategies, priorities, schedules, and tactics for the Dean of the School of International Service, including but not limited to: (1) identifying and engaging prospects around the Deans academic priorities for the School; (2) planning travel and individual meetings; (3) managing regular communication with key prospects; (4) managing all aspects of the Schools Board of Advisors, including developing strategy to cultivate and solicit council members for leadership giving at SIS.

• (20%) Lead, inspire, and manage the School of International Service Advancement team: (Director of Development, and Development Coordinator). Develop major gift strategies and revenue expectations, donor stewardship initiatives, and special event plans. Delegate and assign associated tasks, including the creation and design of related publications.

• (5%) Work with AUs Annual Giving team to effectively manage annual giving techniques and messages utilized in AUs direct marketing and phone programs, assuming responsibility for making sure the information about the School of International Service used in these programs is accurate, up to date, and in line with the Schools current fundraising objectives. Work closely with the Director of Development, Annual Giving, on annual Deans letter or other equivalent solicitation pieces, ensuring that they occupy a reasonable and productive spot in AUs direct marketing calendar.

• (5%) Other duties as assigned in support of the objectives of the Assistant Vice President, Development.

Requirements

Competencies

• Acting Strategically
• Leading and Inspiring People
• Acquiring and Analyzing Information
• Collaborative Leadership
• Managing Performance
• Acquiring and Analyzing Information
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Work Environment

• This position requires travel approximately 25-40% of the time. The position also requires occasional evening and weekend work.
• 35 hours/week
• This position oversees two full-time staff members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
• 5-8 years of relevant experience; including supervisory experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

American University offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $140,000-$170,000 and comprehensive benefits.

American University has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Pascale Hughes at pascale@charitysearchgroup.com or visit (link removed).

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individuals genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.