Senior Director of Development, Arts and Science

Position Summary

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.

The Senior Director of Development, Arts & Science will develop, plan, manage, and implement strategies to increase unrestricted, restricted, and planned gifts for Arts & Science. Manage and maintain a strategic donor portfolio and cultivate, solicit, and close major gifts in the 6-figure to 9-figure range. Engage the highest levels of volunteers through activities such as the Arts & Science board, Dean’s Advisory Council, staffing meetings, working with volunteer and school leadership to identify new prospects, coordinating engagement opportunities, developing major gift and transformational gift opportunities, and overseeing successful stewardship planning. Drive cross-function alignment with other UDAR fundraisers to maximize philanthropic activity and develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies. Develop strong relationships within Arts & Science and lead fundraising efforts that maximize impact and champion the University’s mission and values. Serve as a primary liaison to Arts & Science academic units. Manage and develop development staff and frontline fundraisers, including hiring, training, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and supporting professional growth. Travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's Degree or fundraising certificateRequired Experience:7+ years experience in nonprofit philanthropy and development, including a track record of successfully soliciting 6 to 9-figure gifts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must include experience managing volunteer groups and supervising staff who support development goalsRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively multi-task large scale projects while fostering supportive and collaborative relationships with colleagues

Ability to interact successfully with a diverse group of individuals

Ability to travel both domestically and internationallyPreferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of Blackbaud/Sunguard and Evertrue database systems or knowledge of fundraising databases

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $155,000.00 to USD $195,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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Posting Number2026-16000

Posted Date (8/21/2026 6:57 PM)

Location : LocationUS-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationHybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

DepartmentDevelopment and Campaigns, Arts and Science

School/DivisionUniversity Development and Alumni Relations (WS1006)

Compensation GradeBand 54

UnionN/A

FT/PTFull-Time

CategoryDevelopment/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing