Posting DetailsPosting Information
Posting Number PG194871EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant Dean of Philanthropy, Engineering
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with some weekends as needed
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Engineering Advancement
Essential Job Duties The Assistant Dean of Philanthropy is the chief fundraising and engagement officer for the College of Engineering and reports directly to the Dean with a dotted line to the Associate Vice Chancellor, University Development. This role provides strategic leadership for the college's advancement program, manages the advancement team, and works closely with university leadership, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners to advance philanthropic priorities and strengthen engagement.
The Assistant Dean also serves as President of the NC State Engineering Foundation and sets the overarching strategy and vision for advancing philanthropy and provides strategic leadership to developing and advancing a comprehensive philanthropy program for the College.
The position partners closely with University Advancement, the Leadership Gift team and the Principal Gifts team to cultivate and secure transformational support for the College and university.
The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of advancement professionals while personally managing a portfolio of major, Leadership and principal gift prospects and donors.
Key Responsibilities- Leading People: The Assistant Dean will lead and develop a high-performing advancement team by fostering a collaborative, accountable and donor-centered culture. This role will provide mentorship, establish clear expectations and support the professional growth and success of staff across advancement functions.
- Leading Change: The Assistant Dean will help guide the continued growth and evolution of the organization by fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration, and embracing new opportunities and ideas. This leader will be adaptable in a dynamic environment, thoughtfully aligning priorities, resources, and initiatives with the long-term goals of the organization. Working closely with internal and external partners, the Assistant Dean will help cultivate a shared vision that strengthens the organization's impact, advances strategic objectives, and positions it for sustained success
- Results Driven: The Assistant Dean will be an inspiring and visible leader who will engage the collective talents and energies of the development team in collaboration with the AVC for University Development and University Advancement to develop areas of highest potential including donor pipeline building, campaign planning and implementation. They will make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, and solving problems. They will hold self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, results. They will be committed to continuous improvement.
- Transformational Giving: In partnership with the Dean, University Advancement leadership, the Leadership gifts team and the Principal Gifts team, the Assistant Dean will help identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects capable of making seven-figure and transformational investments in the College of Engineering. This role will build strategies to grow the pipeline for Leadership and principal gifts and collaborate across the university to maximize philanthropic opportunities and long-term donor engagement.
- Foundation Board Strategy: The Assistant Dean's overarching responsibility is to promote philanthropic investment to fulfill and advance the mission of the College of Engineering. This encompasses working with the Dean of the College of Engineering, the AVC for University Development, Foundation board members and internal partners to foster a culture that advances philanthropy and engagement that goes beyond transactional and toward building lasting relationships with donors.
- Foundation Operations: As President of the NC State Engineering Foundation, the Assistant Dean will provide leadership for Foundation governance, board engagement, communication and fiscal oversight. This role will work closely with the Foundation Board of Directors to support effective operations, transparency in alignment with university policies and priorities.
Other Responsibilities - Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - A bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience.
- At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising and advancement leadership.
- Experience developing and successful implementation of comprehensive fund-raising strategies, including campaigns.
- Experience managing institutional advancement staff.
- Experience managing volunteer boards.
Other Required Qualifications - Proven leadership skills that nurture an accountable, goal-oriented and values-based team environment.
- Robust knowledge of institutional fundraising in a large, complex organization.
- Demonstrated success in personally cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major and principal gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations with a sound knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of charitable giving.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; along with outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to serve as a critical and trusted leader and partner displaying evidence of high integrity, honesty and trustworthiness.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, implement programs and manage and implement change.
- Unrelenting commitment to a collaborative and collegial team approach.
- Strong track record of working effectively with volunteers, faculty and administrators, engaging them in the life of the institution and assisting them in improving their effectiveness in all aspects of fundraising.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of sound judgement and diplomacy, and a commitment to confidentiality are essential.
- Experience managing and motivating advancement professionals.
Preferred Qualifications - A master's degree is preferred along with at least eight years in fundraising at a research university or research institute.
- Previous campaign experience is preferable along with a strong knowledge of all aspects of corporate/foundation, individual and planned giving.
- An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment.
- Familiarity with NC State University.
- Management and oversight experience of a foundation or 501©3 nonprofit.
Required License(s) or Certification(s) - A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 09/11/2026
Anticipated Close Date Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Position Details
Position Number 00006023
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 140101 - College Of Engineering - Dean's Office/Administration
