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Assistant Dean for Advancement and External Relations

University of Southern Mississippi

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Hattiesburg, MS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The Assistant Dean for Advancement and External Relations provides strategic leadership for fundraising, alumni engagement, corporate partnerships, and external relations within the College of Business and Economic Development, developing and implementing initiatives to increase philanthropic support and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FundraisingAlumni EngagementCorporate PartnershipsDonor StewardshipProspect ManagementAdvancement CommunicationsStrategic Leadership

Qualifications

Authorized to Work in United States

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Assistant Dean for Advancement and External Relations provides strategic leadership for fundraising, alumni engagement, corporate partnerships, and external relations within the College of Business and Economic Development. Reporting to the Dean, the position develops and implements advancement initiatives that increase philanthropic support, strengthen relationships with alumni and external stakeholders, and advance the College's mission and strategic priorities. The Assistant Dean collaborates with the University Foundation, Alumni Association, College leadership, and community partners to expand fundraising opportunities, enhance stakeholder engagement, and support the long-term growth and success of the College.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists the Dean in developing and implementing a comprehensive advancement strategy that increases philanthropic support through annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, endowments, corporate sponsorships, and foundation partnerships.

  • Cultivates, solicits, and stewards relationships with alumni, donors, corporations, foundations, and community partners while managing a portfolio of prospective and current donors.

  • Collaborates with the University Foundation and Alumni Association to coordinate fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, prospect management, and advancement communications.

  • Develops and strengthens relationships with alumni, corporate leaders, and external stakeholders to increase engagement, volunteerism, mentoring opportunities, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.

  • Represents the College with alumni, donors, corporations, professional organizations, advisory councils, and community partners to promote the mission, priorities, and visibility of the College.

  • Monitors fundraising performance, prepares reports and advancement materials, maintains accurate donor records, and provides recommendations to support fundraising goals and strategic initiatives.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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