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Villanova University

Associate Dean for Development and Alumni, Charles Widger School of Law

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $157K - $205K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ July 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Associate Dean for Development and Alumni at the Charles Widger School of Law. The role leads advancement efforts including fundraising, alumni relations, and development strategies, working closely with the Dean and University Advancement to meet annual goals and enhance the School's mission through donor engagement and management of a portfolio of major gift prospects.

Highlights

  • Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of major gifts programs and annual, major, and planned gift initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with the Dean and other stakeholders to support fundraising, donor events, and alumni relations.
  • Manage and evaluate a team of fundraising and alumni relations staff.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, donors, and alumni boards.
  • Responsible for a portfolio of 60-80 major gift prospects.
  • Requires bachelor’s degree, 5-7 years fundraising experience with at least 3 years in major gifts.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to travel; supervisory experience preferred.
  • Salary range between $157,400 and $204,600 with final offer based on qualifications and internal equity.
  • Part of University Advancement department; reports to Assistant Vice President for Major Gifts, Academics.
  • Position is full-time, 12-months, exempt status, and supports Villanova's Catholic/Augustinian mission.