Job Details

Department: Advancement and Alumni Relations

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 Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations division is a comprehensive development and alumni relations enterprise with a staff complement of approximately 135 FTE. ...

About the Position:

The Associate Director of Development (Discovery) is part of the University Priorities team and is responsible for a high-volume of prospect discovery, qualification, and solicitation. ...

Responsibilities:

Support Comprehensive Fundraising Program: ...

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in fundraising in higher education or nonprofit;

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Associate Director of Development (Discovery) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information (one of which must be a current supervisor), and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: June 8, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 23, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes