The Johns Hopkins University
Associate Dean, Development, Alumni Relations and Communications, Zanvyl Krieger
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Associate Dean, Development, Alumni Relations and Communications, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesDevelopment and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins’ focus on research, teaching and patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education. We create and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Johns Hopkins University & Medicine—strengthening the institution through partnerships with donors, alumni, volunteer leaders, faculty, students, staff, and patients.
The Associate Dean will provide strategic leadership to advance the Development and Alumni Relations and Communications programs at the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the University’s Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, the Associate Dean is responsible for implementation of all fundraising strategies and activities, and for advancement of the vision and priorities of the School. The Associate Dean manages the Office of External Affairs, a team of 32 total people, comprised of four major functions: Communications, Development, Alumni Relations (Constituent Engagement, including volunteer leadership and alumni relations), and Operations.
The Associate Dean leads the team of twenty-five development and alumni relations staff members, planning and conducting all aspects of private sector fundraising, including orchestration of major fundraising campaigns and other related programmatic activities. These efforts include annual, major, and principal gifts solicitations and strategy, alumni affairs, constituent engagement, stewardship, corporate and foundation relations, and numerous special events.
Key responsibilities:
Provide overall strategic leadership for development and alumni relations for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
Manage an active portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with a minimum of sixty substantive visits a year aligned with financial work plan goals.
Work closely with the Dean and faculty to develop private support and priorities for the School.
Manage the School’s campaign planning process and ensure that fiscal goals and priorities are achieved.
Oversee the communications and marketing program for the school to advance the mission of the Krieger School.
Represent the School of Arts and Sciences on various university-wide external affairs committees.
Operate with a high degree of fiscal responsibility.
Demonstrate willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
Ten or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience. Higher education fundraising experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to close major and principal gifts.
Experience in multifaceted capital campaign planning and implementation strategies.
Experience developing and managing large, complex budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to plan strategically, organize, and establish objectives and priorities while ultimately achieving goals in an aggressive organizational environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate ideas, vision and plans for the school in a persuasive and compelling manner.
Commitment to use of information technology and the management and understanding of data systems.
Aptitude in business and financial acumen; ability to manage budgets and conduct financial analysis to include financial forecasts and projections.
Classified Title: Associate Dean-MGMJob Posting Title (Working Title): Associate Dean, Development, Alumni Relations and Communications, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS)
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The Associate Dean will provide strategic leadership to advance the Development and Alumni Relations and Communications programs at the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the University’s Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, the Associate Dean is responsible for implementation of all fundraising strategies and activities, and for advancement of the vision and priorities of the School. The Associate Dean manages the Office of External Affairs, a team of 32 total people, comprised of four major functions: Communications, Development, Alumni Relations (Constituent Engagement, including volunteer leadership and alumni relations), and Operations.
The Associate Dean leads the team of twenty-five development and alumni relations staff members, planning and conducting all aspects of private sector fundraising, including orchestration of major fundraising campaigns and other related programmatic activities. These efforts include annual, major, and principal gifts solicitations and strategy, alumni affairs, constituent engagement, stewardship, corporate and foundation relations, and numerous special events.
Key responsibilities:
Provide overall strategic leadership for development and alumni relations for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
Manage an active portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with a minimum of sixty substantive visits a year aligned with financial work plan goals.
Work closely with the Dean and faculty to develop private support and priorities for the School.
Manage the School’s campaign planning process and ensure that fiscal goals and priorities are achieved.
Oversee the communications and marketing program for the school to advance the mission of the Krieger School.
Represent the School of Arts and Sciences on various university-wide external affairs committees.
Operate with a high degree of fiscal responsibility.
Demonstrate willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
Ten or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience. Higher education fundraising experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to close major and principal gifts.
Experience in multifaceted capital campaign planning and implementation strategies.
Experience developing and managing large, complex budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to plan strategically, organize, and establish objectives and priorities while ultimately achieving goals in an aggressive organizational environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate ideas, vision and plans for the school in a persuasive and compelling manner.
Commitment to use of information technology and the management and understanding of data systems.
Aptitude in business and financial acumen; ability to manage budgets and conduct financial analysis to include financial forecasts and projections.
Classified Title: Associate Dean-MGMJob Posting Title (Working Title): Associate Dean, Development, Alumni Relations and Communications, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS)
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