Assistant Dean for Advancement

The Assistant Dean for Advancement is responsible for securing significant philanthropic support for the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S, the College) through the development and execution of the Collegeu2019s fundraising and engagement efforts. The position comprehensively manages the Collegeu2019s advancement program and directly oversees the Collegeu2019s advancement staff (currently six positions). The Assistant Dean has front line responsibility for the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors. This position also serves as the primary contact and support for the A&S Deanu2019s Advisory Board. Key performance metrics for this position include effective management of the advancement team, face-to-face visits, number and dollar value of solicitations and meeting the Collegeu2019s annual new business and campaign goals. Serving as a part of the College leadership, this individual will work closely and collaboratively with the Dean and faculty, and Advancement and External Affairs (AEA) colleagues to achieve a high level of financial support from alumni, parents, and friends whose philanthropic priorities match the educational mission and academic programs in the College. This is a pivotal and inspiring time for the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. As the Universityu2019s first and largest college u2013 home to more than one-third of the undergraduate student body u2013 the College spans a remarkable breadth of disciplines, from chemistry to religion, mathematics to philosophy. With the launch of a bold new strategic plan, and under the visionary leadership of Dean Behzad Mortazavi, the College is uniting students and faculty around a shared commitment to tackling the worldu2019s most urgent challenges. Philanthropic support from alumni, families, and friends will be essential to realizing this vision. The advancement team, led by the assistant dean for advancement and working in close partnership with Dean Mortazavi and his cabinet, will play a central role in driving fundraising efforts, cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, and securing critical resources to support the Collegeu2019s priorities. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team that is championing the Collegeu2019s mission with vision, energy, and purpose. The Division of Advancement & External Affairs expresses a shared mission that is collaborative, trusted, respectful, future-focused and is aligned with the overall University. All current and new employees embrace and demonstrate dedication to promoting shared values in an inclusive work culture to propel the future of advancement operations in their everyday work.

Created: 2026-01-23