Dean of Business manages administrative functions of the college of business. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Business leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Business requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Business manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Business typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Title: Assistant Dean of Advancement, Kogod School of Business
Reports to: Assistant Vice President of Advancement
Position: Full-Time, On-site, Exempt
Location: Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia
Salary: $180,000 - $185,000 annually
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The Role
Working in and reporting to the University Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Assistant Dean of Advancement for the Kogod School of Business (“KSB”) is the chief fundraiser for KSB at American University. The Assistant Dean of Advancement works on behalf of the Dean of the Kogod School of Business, shaping and executing plans for fundraising to meet the financial needs of the Dean’s academic priorities for the School. The Assistant Dean of Advancmentt focuses on major and principal gift fundraising for KSB and participates in the Dean’s senior management team to understand fully and discuss implications of academic programs for development. The Assistant Dean of Advancement plans implements, and oversees the major gift fundraising program for KSB with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 to $1,000,000 .
The Assistant Dean of Advancement serves as a key member of the Dean’s management team and as an ambassador of KSB. The Assistant Dean participates in the development of publications for KSB and other programs and special events by the Dean. The Assistant Dean supervises the activities of one additional fundraiser (Director of Development) and a Development Coordinator who works in a collaborative, team atmosphere in support of donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, alumni programming, and special events. In coordination with the Dean, the Assistant Dean of Advancement supports the KSB Dean’s Advisory Council including strategic recruitment of members. The Assistant Dean and KSB Development team strive to maximize the Council’s effectiveness, working closely with the Dean’s office to establish agendas and programs for meetings and communications.
As a specific component of the Assistant Dean of Advancment’s responsibilities, the Assistant Dean works with the Dean of KSB in donor/constituent-specific development strategies, secures dates and plans for the Dean’s development activities, including local and regional constituency events, travel for cultivation and solicitation, correspondence and regular contact with donors.
The Assistant Dean of Advancement operates under the University’s prospect management system with the expectations of achieving the metrics below through demonstration of a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and refined written and oral communication.
As needed, the Assistant Dean updates and coordinates with the Director of Development, Annual Giving to ensure that the messages and priorities are consistent for the mail and phone programs; coordinates with directors in other areas on mutual interest prospects and programs.
Organizational Characteristics
The Assistant Dean of Advancement, Kogod School of Business, reports to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement with a collaborative dotted line to the Dean of the Kogod School of Business.
Responsibilities
Major Gifts Portfolio Management (40%):
Fundraising Strategy Development for Kogod School of Business Dean (30%):
Management of Kogod School of Business Development Team (20%):
Collaboration with AU’s Annual Giving Team (5%):
Non-Essential Functions (5%):
Work Environment