Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development, Cornell Law School
About The Position
The Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development serves as the chief development officer for Cornell Law School and leads the school's comprehensive development and alumni engagement strategy and serves as a critical bridge between the Law School and the university's Alumni Affairs and Development division. The Associate Dean will partner with a highly engaged dean who is deeply committed to philanthropy and alumni engagement while building on the momentum of Cornell's recently completed record-setting campaign. Leading a talented team of fundraising professionals, this individual will advance ambitious philanthropic priorities, deepen alumni engagement, and help shape the future of Cornell Law School.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of progressive experience in development, advancement, fundraising, or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Integrity, strong verbal and written communication, and sound judgment are a must.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the chief development officer for Cornell Law School, leading overall fundraising and alumni affairs strategy.
- Partner with the Dean to establish fundraising priorities, advance strategic initiatives, and manage donor and alumni engagement activities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of nine alumni affairs and development professionals.
- Collaborate with academic and program leaders to identify and advance compelling funding opportunities and priorities.
- Maintain a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects capable of making transformational contributions.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Cornell Law School and university advancement leadership, including Principal Gifts teams and senior Alumni Affairs and Development leaders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Health and personal leave
- Three weeks of vacation
- 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
- Two additional floating holidays
- Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
