Asst. Dean

Mississippi Christian University is seeking qualified applicants for the full‑time position of Assistant Dean for Advancement, School of Law. The Assistant Dean for Advancement for the Law School is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive advancement program for the School of Law. This includes building strong relationships with individual donors, alumni, foundations, corporations, and friends of the Law School to secure major gifts and other philanthropic support and ensuring that the school is communicating appropriately with all stakeholders.

The Assistant Dean will manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects while collaborating with central advancement teams to align Law School priorities with university-wide efforts. In addition to personally managing the major gifts program, the Assistant Dean will manage a team that includes annual giving, alumni relations, and communications/marketing.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in development, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated success in managing a major gifts portfolio and closing gifts at the $25,000+ level.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas and build meaningful relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Proficiency with advancement databases (experience with Slate or similar preferred).