Driven to Make a Difference 

The University of Minnesota is driven to meet the world’s biggest challenges head-on, and the talented Advancement staff at the College of Science and Engineering are essential to this effort. Join a thriving intellectual community that attracts curious and committed colleagues—doers, makers, and dreamers at the heart of a statewide system improving life for millions every day. At the College of Science and Engineering, you will be surrounded by committed colleagues who are passionate about their work—and our results show it. In our recent Driven Campaign, CSE supporters contributed more than $300M in philanthropic gifts to advance CSE priorities, and the potential for further growing private support at CSE has been identified as a significant growth opportunity. More information about the college can be found at cse.umn.edu.

The Opportunity

The College of Science and Engineering is seeking an Assistant Dean for Advancement to lead the strategy, planning and implementation related to the College’s overall fundraising, alumni relations, and corporate engagement efforts. Reporting directly to the Dean of CSE, the Assistant Dean works to implement the Dean’s vision of high impact philanthropy and engagement with a broad range of CSE stakeholders.

The Assistant Dean works closely with the University of Minnesota Foundation to utilize and leverage the central resources and services that support and enhance the CSE advancement program. The University of Minnesota Foundation is the philanthropic foundation that accepts and manages gifts for the University of Minnesota, and serves as the official fundraising arm of the University. It provides centralized fundraising programs and services for the entire University development community. The position leads an overall team of approximately 15 professionals.

A Commitment to Diversity

At the University of Minnesota and the College of Science and Engineering, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of our community. We value having a diversity of views and experiences that enrich our campus community and foster excellence. The University established the Campus Climate initiative on the Twin Cities campus to support a culture of equity, inclusion, and community. The Campus Climate website houses information about nearly 40 initiatives, including strategies to retain underrepresented faculty, implicit bias training for hiring managers, and diversity committees in many colleges.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum seven (7) years of advancement experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience managing multiple advancement staff, including selection, performance management, and coaching.
• Demonstrated success in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, gift closure, and stewardship of seven-figure or larger gifts.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and management skills.
• Superb oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of the ability to lead cross-functional teams and to work effectively and collaboratively with multiple groups and diverse constituencies.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree or professional degree preferred.
• Effective advancement management experience in a higher education environment.
• Ten (10) years’ of advancement experience.
• Five (5) years’ experience managing multiple advancement staff, including selection, performance management, and coaching.
• Knowledge of the advancement programs, fundraising, and administration in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in prospect development and stage management.
• Ability to maintain a travel schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Proven experience with volunteer board management.

Benefits

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship. For more information please visit: https://onestop.umn.edu/finances/types-financial-aid/scholarships/regents-scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. For more information please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. https://hr.umn.edu/Employee-Resources/New-Employees/Deciding-Your-Benefits

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the U of M Careers site.  To submit your application, please follow this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/351463. If you have any difficulties or questions while applying feel free to contact Jeff Karr, Recruiter at karr0097@umn.edu. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax