Associate Director of Development

About the role

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) at the University of Maryland seeks a dynamic and creative Associate Director of Development to cultivate and solicit individual donors for DSA initiatives and priorities. Reporting to the Division’s Director of Development, the candidate will apply knowledge and understanding of the University of Maryland and DSA, its programs, needs and priorities to the development process. The Associate Director will represent the Division of Student Affairs to internal and external audiences while working with members of the university community to advance our mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 80 major gift prospects with the objective of discovering, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding major gifts from $50,000 - $1M+
• Develop and implement major gift strategies in consultation with the Director of Development for Student Affairs, as well as other Division of Student Affairs and University Relations colleagues
• Liaise with the Assistant Vice President for Engagement within the Division of Student Affairs
• Must be able to travel up to 50% and work on evenings and weekends as required

Qualifications

• Development experience within a university setting is preferred
• Experience in volunteer management and proposal writing is desired

Skills

• Problem solving and strategic planning
• Oral and written communication
• Use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
• Develop and administer new policies and procedures
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Interact with donors and senior-level executives and administrators
• Handle multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines

Preferences

• Development experience within a university setting
• Volunteer management and proposal writing experience

Physical Demands

Must be able to walk to departments on campus.

License and Certifications

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Five (5) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience

Additional Job Details

• Preferences: Development experience within a university setting is preferred. Volunteer management and proposal writing experience is desired

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three list of references

Best Consideration Date

August 20, 2026

Posting Close Date

September 30, 2026

Open Until Filled

NA

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure

Required

Department

VPSA-VP Student Affairs

Worker Sub-Type

Staff

Regular Salary Range

$106,221-$127,665

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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