Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Office of Development is to raise private philanthropic funds in support of students, faculty, departments, programs, and centers within the College. We also explicitly support the efforts of the advancement offices of other colleges and the university as a whole. This is accomplished by building relationships with alumni, friends, parents and students and by soliciting donations, major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate and foundation support. Alumni relations are cultivated and maintained through outreach efforts.
About the Position:
The Associate Director of Development/Major Gift Officer’s primary responsibilities include working closely with the Senior Director of Development, Dean, Department Chairs, volunteer/advisory Boards, Faculty, and Senior Staff members to develop fundraising priorities and strategies. The position also partners with central Advancement, advancement colleagues, and School colleagues to advance philanthropic giving to key priorities through ongoing annual fundraising, alumni engagement, corporate and foundation relations, and major, principle, and planned giving.
This is a position that is heavily focused on networking and building relationships and is committed to the tracking of measures and metrics to build a pipeline of donors to support the aspirations of the dean, faculty and students of the School and the university as a whole.
Responsibilities:
Maintain Personal Portfolio and Supports Comprehensive Fundraising Program
Coordination with Central Advancement Coordinates fundraising with other departments and utilizes services as appropriate
Other Related Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Associate Director of Development (Major Gifts Officer) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/letter of Intent with Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: August 7, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 21, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
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