Job Details

Associate Director of Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences

Position Number: 9740497
Location: Buffalo, United States
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Associate Director of Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences

Position Information

Position Title: Associate Director of Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences
Department: University Advancement
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9740497"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63584
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Advance meaningful connections and shape the future of arts and sciences at UB.

The Division of University Advancement seeks a motivated Associate Director to help drive philanthropic growth in the College of Arts and Sciences. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing student success, innovation, and meaningful contributions across the university's largest academic unit.

Key responsibilities include:

Build and manage a robust donor portfolio by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects capable of gifts $50,000+, spanning early-stage relationships to long-term stewardship.
Drive donor engagement and outreach through extensive travel (50-75% of the time) and regular face-to-face visits, deepening relationships and expanding philanthropic support for the College's priorities.
Collaborate with advancement leaders, faculty, and volunteers to support strategic fundraising efforts, operating plans, and school events, aligning donor engagement with institutional goals.
Participate fully in division and university life by attending meetings, pursuing professional development, and fostering strong internal partnerships.
Maintain digital records and adhere to best practices for donor management and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Demonstrate professionalism and energy in all interactions, balancing relationship-building with metrics-driven performance.

What We're Looking For
If you are a goal-oriented professional inspired by the impact of higher education and energized by UB's Boldly Buffalo campaign, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Join a dynamic team and help shape UB's future as a top 25 public research university.

Why UB Advancement
Join a mission-driven team advancing student success, groundbreaking research, and meaningful philanthropic impact at one of the nation's leading public universities. Following the historic $1 billion Boldly Buffalo campaign, University Advancement is building on this extraordinary momentumaccelerating UB's trajectory toward becoming a top 25 public research institution.

If you're seeking purposeful work, strong career growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, you'll find it here. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team connecting a global community of alumni and donors to bold ideas and transformative outcomes, #AdvancingUB starts here.

Learn more:

Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.
A minimum of three years' experience in a fund-development role, with demonstrated success in goal-achievement, planning and personal solicitation. Related experience in professional sales/marketing, financial planning/advising and other fields will be considered.
Excellent problem solving and oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and interact effectively with stakeholders.
Technical/digital competence.
Project management experience.
Demonstrated commitment to collaboration as well as the ability to work well both independently and collectively with a diverse team and donor/prospect constituency.
Ability to travel 50-75% of the time nationally with a key focus on key alumni/donor markets and work evenings and occasional weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$60,000 - $75,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Morgan Falzone
Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers
Contact's Title: Executive Director for Talent and Culture
Contact's Email: mfkinstn@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2706

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/30/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: