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Lehigh University

Assistant Vice President, Development - Colleges & University Initiatives

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $145K - $163K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ October 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Development - Colleges & University Initiatives. This role leads strategic fundraising efforts for corporate and foundation relations, university research centers, and specific colleges, collaborating with academic leadership to enhance philanthropic investments and sponsored research.

Highlights
  • Lead and oversee corporate and foundation relations fundraising programs.
  • Build and expand partnerships with corporations, foundations, and non-profit organizations.
  • Manage fundraising initiatives for College of Health, College of Education, and select Vice Provost Initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with Provost, Vice Provost for Research, and college deans on strategy.
  • Lead and mentor a team of development professionals.
  • Develop strategies to maximize philanthropic investments and sponsored research opportunities.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) and over eight years of related experience.
  • Experience in corporate and foundation relations, and sponsored research fundraising strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to secure six- and seven-figure gifts with strategic and leadership skills.
  • Salary range approximately $145,000 - $163,430; position involves occasional travel and driving University vehicles.