Assistant Director, Development

Position Summary

Cultivate VIP, high-level individual prospects and some corporate donors in support of Tisch School of the Arts fundraising objectives; develop strategies to maintain and expand donor participation. Solicit and steward donor relations, conduct and/or assist with donor and prospect visits. Draft briefings and write remarks for Dean, and senior department administration for cultivation purposes. Develop and implement special events to promote University and School programs and initiatives to prospective donors, alumni, corporate and foundation officers; conceptualize themes, present ideas, research requests, assess feasibility, and make recommendations to ensure the implementation of successful, targeted events. Act as a main fundraiser for the Annual Gala. Develop annual calendar of cultivation opportunities such as birthdays, awards, professional milestones for Dean's Council members and major donors.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree

Required Experience:

5+ years fundraising and planning and implementing special events, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:

5+ years Experience in an academic, non-profit and/or development environment.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Experience raising six-figure gifts. Excellent customer service skills. Highly creative with the ability to develop new ideas for clients. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast paced environment. Ability to professionally interact with all levels of students, staff, faculty, donors, parents, and other outside groups. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to adapt, understand and use new technology. Familiarity with presentation software and desktop publishing applications.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $88,609.63 to USD $108,609.63. 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.

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Posting Number2026-16274

Posted Date (10/15/2026 5:07 PM)

Location : LocationUS-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationHybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

DepartmentExternal Affairs (Administrators)

School/DivisionTisch School of the Arts (TS1035)

Compensation GradeBand 53

UnionN/A

FT/PTFull-Time

CategoryDevelopment/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing