Assistant Director of Advancement - College of Arts and Sciences

About the Role

Join a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing student success, innovation, and meaningful contributions across UB’s largest academic division, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). This role focuses on building relationships and driving philanthropic growth through alumni engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a donor portfolio by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects capable of making gifts of $25,000+, including individuals in early-stage cultivation and/or with whom the university has little to no relationship.
• Drive engagement and outreach through extensive travel and regular visits in Western New York and neighboring regions, deepening relationships and expanding support for CAS 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.

Requirements

We are looking for a goal-oriented professional inspired by the impact of higher education and energized by UB’s Boldly Buffalo campaign. This is an opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

About 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 momentum—accelerating UB’s trajectory toward becoming a top 25 public research institution. This role offers purposeful work, strong career growth, and the opportunity to connect a global community of alumni and donors to bold ideas and transformative outcomes.

Benefits

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