Associate Director of Development - School of Computer Science

About the role

Carnegie Mellon’s Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science is at the forefront of all facets of computing research and education. Widely recognized as one of the first and best computer science programs in the world, and ranked #1 in Artificial Intelligence, the Griffin School of Computer Science provides both the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to train the next generation of innovators. We are currently searching for an Associate Director, Development, to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this role will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects with a rated capacity of $50,000 and greater. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting and challenging environment.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA. Position type: Staff – Regular Full Time.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing assigned portfolio of roughly 125-150 major gift prospects, including determining relationship activities with prospect, recommending specific purpose and level of gift, identifying those to be involved in cultivation and solicitations, and bringing solicitations to closure.
• Qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects via personal visits, direct mail, phone or volunteer utilization, when needed.
• Tracking prospect outreach and relationship building through each stage in Salesforce database.
• Keeping current on programs and faculty, research and student initiatives at the university.
• Setting annual goals based on divisional and team expectations, including tracking and reporting progress on implementation plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years of major gift fundraising in non‑profit or higher education required.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.
• Valid state driver’s license; must complete driver’s license verification annually and the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving training program every three years.
• Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States; CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit; only the 12‑month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to the Family Concierge Team for childcare assistance.
• Fitness center access.
• Additional perks as described on the Benefits page.