Associate Dean of Development, Alumni Relations & Communications, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences

Associate Dean of Development, Alumni Relations & Communications, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins’ focus on research, teaching, and patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education.

We create and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Johns Hopkins University & Medicine strengthening the institution through partnerships with donors, alumni, volunteer leaders, faculty, students, staff, and patients.

The Associate Dean will provide strategic leadership to advance the Development and Alumni Relations and Communications programs at the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.

Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the University’s Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, the Associate Dean is responsible for implementation of all fundraising strategies and activities, and for advancement of the vision and priorities of the School.

The Associate Dean manages the Office of External Affairs, a team of 32 total people, comprised of four major functions : Communications, Development, Alumni Relations (Constituent Engagement, including volunteer leadership and alumni relations), and Operations.

The Associate Dean leads the team of twenty-five development and alumni relations staff members, planning and conducting all aspects of private sector fundraising, including orchestration of major fundraising campaigns and other related programmatic activities.

These efforts include annual, major, and principal gifts solicitations and strategy, alumni affairs, constituent engagement, stewardship, corporate and foundation relations, and numerous special events.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide overall strategic leadership for development and alumni relations for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
• Manage an active portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with a minimum of sixty substantive visits a year aligned with financial work plan goals.
• Work closely with the Dean and faculty to develop private support and priorities for the School.
• Manage the School’s campaign planning process and ensure that fiscal goals and priorities are achieved.
• Oversee the communications and marketing program for the school to advance the mission of the Krieger School.
• Represent the School of Arts and Sciences on various university-wide external affairs committees.
• Operate with a high degree of fiscal responsibility.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience. Higher education fundraising experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to close major and principal gifts.
• Experience in multifaceted capital campaign planning and implementation strategies.
• Experience developing and managing large, complex budgets.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Ability to plan strategically, organize, and establish objectives and priorities while ultimately achieving goals in an aggressive organizational environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate ideas, vision, and plans for the school in a persuasive and compelling manner.
• Commitment to use of information technology and the management and understanding of data systems.
• Aptitude in business and financial acumen; ability to manage budgets and conduct financial analysis to include financial forecasts and projections.
• This is an in-person position, and the successful candidate should plan to be on-campus in Baltimore at least 4 days a week.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position.

Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training, and other qualifications.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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