Careers at Lehigh

Lehigh University is seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our Development and Alumni Relations team as an Associate Director, New England. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in cultivating meaningful relationships with potential and current major gift donors, contributing to the continued growth and success of our prestigious institution.

Position Number: S80610

This position is a Grade: 11 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $82,670-$100,570 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

As the Associate Director, you will be responsible for:

• Develop relationships for the university with major gift donors and prospective major gift donors to secure financial support for University priorities.
• Securing a minimum of $1 million annually in philanthropic support for the university through the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors to the university.
• Assess capacity, determine inclination and identify donors' passions for areas of support through face-to-face visits.
• Develop a strategic pipeline of major gift solicitations from assigned prospects.
• Plans and executes strategies to qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gift-rated prospects in your portfolio and region in support of Institutional fundraising priorities.
• Become familiar with institutional fundraising priorities, understand the case for support for each, and explore opportunities for assigned alumni, parents, and friends to make an impact through their philanthropic support. 
• Track all fundraising activity in development database of record in a timely manner.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to eight years of work related experience in a development position in which external relationships have been strongly established
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a passion for cultivating meaningful relationships
• Ability to write compelling proposals and present them persuasively
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Lehigh University offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, fostering professional growth and development. Our comprehensive benefits package includes tuition remission, generous retirement plans, and a commitment to work-life balance. We value diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Join us in shaping the future of Lehigh University and making a lasting impact on our vibrant community. If you are a self-motivated, goal-oriented individual with a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.  
• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor
• This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is required

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.