Associate Director of Advancement

Associate Director of Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences

Position Information

Position Title: Associate Director of Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences
Department: University Advancement
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Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Advance meaningful connections and shape the future of arts and sciences at UB.

The Division of University Advancement seeks a motivated Associate Director to help drive philanthropic growth in the College of Arts and Sciences. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing student success, innovation, and meaningful contributions across the university's largest academic unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build and manage a robust donor portfolio by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects capable of gifts $50,000+, spanning early-stage relationships to long-term stewardship.
• Drive donor engagement and outreach through extensive travel (50-75% of the time) and regular face-to-face visits, deepening relationships and expanding philanthropic support for the College's priorities.
• Collaborate with advancement leaders, faculty, and volunteers to support strategic fundraising efforts, operating plans, and school events, aligning donor engagement with institutional goals.
• Participate fully in division and university life by attending meetings, pursuing professional development, and fostering strong internal partnerships.
• Maintain digital records and adhere to best practices for donor management and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrate professionalism and energy in all interactions, balancing relationship-building with metrics-driven performance.

What We're Looking For
If you are a goal-oriented professional inspired by the impact of higher education and energized by UB's Boldly Buffalo campaign, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Join a dynamic team and help shape UB's future as a top 25 public research university.

Why UB Advancement
Join a mission-driven team advancing student success, groundbreaking research, and meaningful philanthropic impact at one of the nation's leading public universities. Following the historic $1 billion Boldly Buffalo campaign, University Advancement is building on this extraordinary momentum—accelerating UB's trajectory toward becoming a top 25 public research institution.

If you're seeking purposeful work, strong career growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, you'll find it here. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team connecting a global community of alumni and donors to bold ideas and transformative outcomes, #AdvancingUB starts here.
Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a fund-development role, with demonstrated success in goal-achievement, planning and personal solicitation. Related experience in professional sales/marketing, financial planning/advising and other fields will be considered.
• Excellent problem solving and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Technical/digital competence.
• Project management experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration as well as the ability to work well both independently and collectively with a diverse team and donor/prospect constituency.
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time nationally with a key focus on key alumni/donor markets and work evenings and occasional weekends.

Salary Range
$60,000 - $70,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Morgan Falzone
Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers
Contact's Title: Executive Director for Talent and Culture
Contact's Email: View email address on administration.academickeys.com
Contact's Phone: View phone number on administration.academickeys.com

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/30/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:

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