Assistant Dean for Alumni Affairs and Development in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations

collaboration, efficiency, and fundraising success. As the school's chief development officer, you will partner closely with the Dean to advance strategic priorities through philanthropy, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship. Working with faculty, alumni, donors, volunteers and university partners, you will develop and execute strategies that inspire philanthropic investment in the school's mission and future growth. The successful candidate will join a newly established collaborative development and engagement support model that brings together three chief development officers and a dedicated team of professionals specializing in alumni engagement, major gifts, and administrative support. Designed to maximize fundraising impact through shared expertise and resources, this collaborative structure provides the Assistant Dean the opportunity to help shape a new approach to development while focusing on relationship building, fundraising strategy, and philanthropic results. While this position does not have direct reports, it offers significant opportunities to lead through influence, partnership, and strategic vision. The Assistant Dean will serve as a trusted advisor to the Dean and member of their leadership team a key contributor to the continued growth and success of The ILR School. Key Responsibilities Lead a Development Program Serves as the chief development officer for the ILR School, leading fundraising and alumni engagement strategy aligned with school priorities Cultivates and manages relationships with major donors, alumni, and key stakeholders to secure philanthropic support. Partners with the Dean, faculty, alumni, volunteers, and donors to secure philanthropic support and advance strategic initiatives. Build strong relationships with fundraisers situated in the central AAD operation to advance ILR's fundraising aims. Inspire Transformational Philanthropy Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects capable of making significant investments in the future of The ILR School. Develop and execute donor strategies that result in meaningful philanthropic support and long-term engagement. Build and strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, volunteers, and university partners. Collaboration for Impact Work closely with a dedicated team of engagement and development professionals specializing in alumni engagement, major gifts, operations, and administrative support. Partner with peer chief development officers from the Atkinson Center for Sustainability and the Cornell University Libraries as well as colleagues across Cornell to maximize fundraising outcomes and organizational effectiveness. Contribute to the continued evolution of a collaborative development support model designed for long-term success. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience. Proven success in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies that achieve ambitious goals. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across a complex, matrixed organization. Strong ability to work as a collaborative partner within a shared service model, contributing to team success and providing constructive input to support continuous improvement. Proficiency with fundraising databases, CRM systems, and standard office software. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; ability to work effectively across cultural differences. Ability to travel regularly within the United States and internationally. About The ILR School at Cornell University Since our founding in 1945, the ILR School has advanced the study of labor, management, and the economy nationally and internationally through teaching, research, and outreach. As the leading institution for the social sciences of work, we examine both organizational effectiveness and the human experience in the workplace, addressing the critical global challenges of our time. Our expertise spans emerging workforce issues, including arbitration and dispute resolution, collective bargaining, global labor supply chains, fair pay and equity at work, workplace safety, HR analytics, climate change and green jobs, compensation, and artificial intelligence and the future of work. Our students learn about labor-management relations, conflict resolution, labor law and policy, economics, human resource management, and organizational behavior through our undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Through multiple perspectives and cross-disciplinary collaboration, ILR connects, inspires, and challenges tomorrow's leaders to drive positive change for people and society, preparing them to tackle the most pressing workplace issues of today and tomorrow. About Alumni Affairs and Development At Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development, we connect alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to make a meaningful difference at Cornell and beyond. Our success is built on the strength of relationships, a commitment to excellence, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. As one of higher education's leading fundraising and engagement organizations, we recently completed a record-setting campaign that engaged more than 221,000 alumni and raised $6.7 billion. Joining our team means growing your career alongside supportive, mission-driven, and high-performing colleagues while helping shape Cornell's future. Work Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely three days per week and on campus two days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. Rewards and Benefits Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This is a contract college position. University Job Title: AAD Program Director I Job Family: Alumni Affairs Development Level: H Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $157,418.00 - $192,400.00 Remote Option Availability: Hybrid Company: Contract College Contact Name: Rachel Colunio Contact Email: rg50@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. 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