Date Posted: 06/15/2026
Req ID: 48598
Faculty/Division: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Department: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean, Advancement, the Associate Director, Development will proactively cultivate, solicit and steward a major gift ($50,000+) portfolio and contribute broadly to the strategic planning process to develop programs and initiatives that deepen donor engagement and support. This will entail the development of customized campaign strategies and individualized strategic approaches, including materials and events, as well as the managing of projects with volunteers and/or divisional staff.

The Associate Director will also ensure proper stewardship takes place following a gift to maintain the donors' involvement, interest and support. The incumbent will also be responsible for the supervision of the Senior Development Officers and Development Officers, as directed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Meeting face-to-face with current and potential donors to discuss giving interests and opportunities
• Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
• Identifying, evaluating and recommending the necessary steps to bring the prospect closer to making a major financial commitment to the University
• Cultivating and soliciting current and prospective major gift donors through tailored stewardship programs
• Leading all stages of proposal development for the advancement portfolio
• Developing and implementing donor engagement plans that support strategic objectives
• Developing and implementing plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies and/or activities
• Producing complex donor reports

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Six to seven years directly related experience in a senior fundraising role
• Demonstrated experience with major gift development ($50,000+)
• Proven track record of success
• Experience managing senior level volunteers
• Experience supervising staff, preferably in a unionized environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (both written and verbal)
• Strong analytical skills
• Highly developed relationship building skills working with all levels of stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Achievement oriented
• Articulate
• Goal oriented
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Persuasive
• Proactive
• Self-directed

Closing Date: 07/02/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 17 -- $109,761. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $140,365. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Jasmin Olarte

Note: This posting is for a 6-month term contract (backfill) beginning October 26, 2026 and ending April 30, 2027.

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.