Associate Director, Development

Associate Director Of Development

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.
Primary 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%. Occasional work on evenings and weekends is required.
Preferences:
Development experience within a university setting is preferred.
Experience in volunteer management and proposal writing is desired.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to walk to departments on campus.
Licenses 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.
The position may or may not involve supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Skill in problem solving and strategic planning.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to interact with donors and senior-level executives and administrators required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and strong adherence to deadlines required.
Additional Job Details:
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume and 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:
Yes. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department:
VPSA-VP Student Affairs
Worker Sub-Type:
Staff Regular
Salary Range:
$106,221-$127,665
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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