Assistant Dean of , Pamplin College of Business

Assistant Dean of Advancement, Pamplin College of Business

Serving as a member of the dean’s cabinet, the Assistant Dean of Advancement is responsible for planning and implementing an integrated approach to the Pamplin College of Business (PCOB) advancement program by overseeing development, alumni relations, marketing, and communications programs to maximize support and exposure of the College. The Assistant Dean serves as chief development officer and manager of the College’s advancement program, which recently achieved $16 M per year in new gifts and commitments.

• Lead and participate in fundraising activities for the Pamplin College of Business.
• Manage a targeted portfolio of major and principal gift prospects to support the College’s fundraising priorities, goals, and long‑term philanthropic growth.
• Participate in College leadership meetings; understand, communicate, and advocate for the College’s priorities.
• Work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, department heads, program and center directors to develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies that advance and support their programs and initiatives.
• Design and execute strategic fundraising and engagement initiatives, including managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, to advance philanthropic growth and secure meaningful support.
• In partnership with the Director of Communications and Marketing, develop messaging and communications strategies to share the excitement, relevance, and successes of the College and its alumni.
• Manage, support, and develop the College Advancement team.
• Establish strong working relationships with central advancement, collegiate and constituent development officers, and the College advancement team to foster a productive work environment aligned with the PCOB initiative of One Pamplin.
• Travel, on average, five to eight days per month to cultivate, solicit, steward, and identify prospects.

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with significant experience and training equivalent to an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales/marketing, advertising.
• Progressive leadership experience and a high level of professionalism.
• Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to motivate volunteers and donors.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.
• Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent basis.

• Experience in higher education fundraising.
• Proven success in building productive relationships with senior administrators, key business leaders, faculty, staff, institutional boards, volunteers, and donors.
• Previous major gifts experience working with progressively complex strategies.
• Experience with corporate engagement.

Appointment type: Regular

Overtime status: Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Salary: $210,000 – $240,000

Hours: 40+ hours per week

Review date: January 12, 2026

Additional information: Regional, national, and international travel required for the purposes of conducting field research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, which may include overnights and weekends. Must have the ability and willingness to travel utilizing standard, commercial, and/or personal modes of transportation. Ability to work nights and weekends, and participation in college or university programs when possible. Unable to sponsor work visas.

Background check: The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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Applications close:
January 12, 2026 Eastern Standard Time