About the role
Make a lasting impact through relationship-building and philanthropy at UB. The Division of University Advancement seeks a motivated Assistant Director of Advancement to help drive philanthropic growth and alumni engagement in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Join a collaborative, mission-driven team advancing student success, innovation, and meaningful contributions across UB’s largest academic division.
Key Responsibilities Include
- 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.
What We’re Looking For If you are a goal-oriented professional inspired by the impact of higher education and energized by UB’s Boldly Buffalo campaign, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Join a dynamic team and help shape UB’s future as a top 25 public research university.
Why 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 extraordinary momentum—accelerating UB’s trajectory toward becoming a top 25 public research institution.
If you’re seeking purposeful work, strong career growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, you’ll find it here. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team connecting a global community of alumni and donors to bold ideas and transformative outcomes— #AdvancingUB starts here .
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- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Belonging to the University at Buffalo community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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