**9554BR** **Position Title:** Associate Director of Advancement **Organization:** Development **Job Responsibilities:** + Develop an understanding of the educational, research, operational, and financial needs and goals of RIT and their assigned college(s) + Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward Sentinel Society memberships (RIT’s leadership annual giving program) and major gift prospects in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers through the proper clearance process + Conduct at least 150 meetings a year with prospects and donors, with significant focus on discovery and cultivation of these prospects to encourage consistent leadership annual giving and major gifts. + Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects, create fundraising strategies for those prospects, and regularly solicit gifts in the $1,000 - $250,000 range + Cultivate partnerships with university partners to foster collaborative efforts in fundraising initiatives. + Assist in planning, coordinating, and directing special events for donors and prospects. + Make appropriate use of time and resources; plan travel efficiently; continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, proposals, contacts, and results. + Other duties as assigned **FLSA Category:** Exempt **Requisition Number:** 9554BR **College/Division:** University Advancement **Required Application Documents:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References **Employment Category:** Fulltime **Additional Details:** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. **Required Minimum Education Level:** Bachelors or Equivalent Experience **How To Apply:** In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. **Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :** 120A **Required Qualifications:** Experience: + Minimum of 3 years of successful fundraising or customer-centered constituent engagement or marketing/sales experience. Skills: + High degree of computer literacy; interest and aptitude in learning more about management + information systems + Extensive travel required; some evenings and weekends required + Ability to manage complex projects and to effectively manage detail + Sophisticated interpersonal skills PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy (https://www.rit.edu/fa/transportationaccident-policysafety#rit-vehicle-driver-safety) . (see Page 4) **Department/College Description:** At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us. RIT’s Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals. **What do we believe at RIT?:** Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). **Work Location:** Hybrid — Remote/On-campus **Job Summary:** The Associate Director of Advancement is charged with building the pipeline and raising the necessary support for identified priorities. Manages a portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for all prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits gifts primarily between $1,000 and $250,000, and coordinates effective donor stewardship. As RIT seeks to expand its prospect pipeline, the associate director will be expected to obtain 150 visits a year, including a number of discovery visits. The associate director cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, companies, and other friends, and collaborates with the teams in planned giving, parent engagement, regional advancement, and corporate and foundation relations to encourage donors to support RIT initiatives. The Associate Director of Advancement reports to the Sr. Director of Advancement and works with the university wide Advancement team on behalf of RIT. The Associate Director of Advancement is expected to work collaboratively and constantly seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics. **Hourly/Salary Minimum:** 60200 **Hourly/Salary Maximum:** 100800