Assistant Dean for Advancement (Chief Advancement Officer)

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

4d•$180,000 - $201,000•Hybrid

About The Position

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission — with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact — guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support. The School of Public Health (SPH) is an academic institution that promotes good health for all and whose mission is to solve our greatest public health challenges and co-create health equity with communities in the region and the world. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals. The School of Public Health has an exciting opening for an Assistant Dean for Advancement. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Assistant Dean leads the School of Public Health’s advancement efforts in support of the School’s mission and the Dean’s strategic priorities. The Assistant Dean is responsible for the School of Public Health’s fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and marketing and communications initiatives. This role oversees a dynamic team tasked the strategies and activities related to increasing private support, strengthening the School’s visibility and reputation, expanding corporate and foundation partnerships, and enhancing individual giving and alumni engagement. The position reports jointly to the Dean of the School of Public Health and the Assistant Vice President for Health Sciences while also collaborating closely with academic departments and interdisciplinary programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree AND at least seven years of professional advancement experience in institutional development or advancement, with an emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Nice To Haves

Experience raising funds and partnering with a broad range of stakeholders including, individuals, foundations, government agencies and NGOs and the private sector.
Proven commitment to higher education and extensive knowledge of fundraising principles, practices and industry trends.
Ability to define and clearly communicate the University’s priorities and vision.
Ability to engage and build productive relationships with a broad range of constituents, including faculty, staff, and volunteers.
Familiarity with marketing and communications strategies and experience managing or partnering with related functions.
Demonstrated success as an inclusive and effective leader, able to articulate long-term vision, align strategy with values and inspire organizational energy.
Experience providing direct supervision, including recruiting, managing performance, setting priorities, overseeing workflow and addressing employee concerns.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the School of Public Health’s advancement program, partnering with the Dean and development colleagues to advance fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni engagement and external relations.
Manage the daily operations of a team of advancement professionals responsible for building strong, mutually beneficial relationships between the School and external stakeholders.
Provide strategic direction on a marketing and communications plan that promotes the School’s advancement objectives.
Prepare budgets and forecasts for the Advancement team.
Prepare and present quarterly and annual financial reports outlining trends, fundraising progress and gifts by type or source of funds.
Provide counsel and staffing to the School’s Advancement Board and other related committees.
Build strong and mutually beneficial relationships between the School’s Dean, faculty, staff and external audiences.
Coach academic and administrative leaders across the School to be thought partners and advocates of advancement efforts.
Build and sustain deep relationships with donors, prospective donors, volunteers and business and community leaders.
Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and lead the related cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts, including preparation of proposals, agreements and supporting materials, in alignment with University prospect management practices.
Develop and execute strategies to expand and diversify the School’s donor base, with a focus on securing major gifts and growing term funds and endowments.
Partner with Development colleagues across the University of Washington to meet fundraising metrics, leverage campaigns and shared services, and maximize private support.
In collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Health Sciences, the Dean and other University Advancement colleagues, lead campaign planning and readiness efforts, including a feasibility assessment, infrastructure development, volunteer identification and recruitment, prospect prioritization, internal communications, and case definition and positioning in support of School and University priorities.
Ensure the effective implementation of campaign strategies and timelines, including coordinating stakeholders and aligning resources.
Steward and build upon the success of past campaigns to strengthen donor relationships and position the School for future multi-million-dollar fundraising initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.