Director of Development, College of Education

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $103K - $126K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ January 8th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring a Director of Development for the College of Education. The role involves leading fundraising efforts by developing and executing strategies to engage major donors, working closely with the Dean to coordinate fundraising activities, and managing a portfolio of prospects to meet the College's fundraising goals.

Highlights

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the College of Education.
Qualify and solicit major gift prospects with philanthropic capacity of $50,000 or more.
Maintain regular meetings with current and potential donors, averaging 5-7 per month.
Prepare proposals, briefing materials, and stewardship documents for donor engagement.
Manage a portfolio of assigned prospects and maintain accurate tracking in the database.
Collaborate with the Dean and university leadership to align fundraising efforts and identify volunteer roles.
Supervise, train, and mentor Development team members, including Development Associate and Coordinator.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 5-8 years related work experience, over 7 years in development with established external relationships, valid Driver's License, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation range: $103,300-$125,660 depending on experience and qualifications.
Position requires routine use of University-owned vehicles and completion of various background checks.