Careers at Lehigh

Join a dynamic university community where innovation meets tradition! As Associate Director of Development for the College of Business, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing Lehigh's mission while building meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.

Position Number: S85530

This position is a Grade: 10 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $66,270 - $80,620 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop relationships for the university with donors and prospective donors to secure financial support for university priorities 
• Qualify donor prospects (assess capacity, project interests, and inclination)
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of assigned prospects to secure financial support for university priorities
• Plans, coordinates, and administers a comprehensive development program for a geographical region or constituent/project group (college, parents, athletics, international, etc.) as assigned 
• Develop annual fundraising plans, identify potential donors, and assess feasibility on projects
• Serve as project manager to track fundraising progress, monitor pipeline, LYBUNT, SYBUNT, and new prospect activity
• Document activity with donors in timely manner (within 30 days)

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years of related work experience
• Proven track record in major gift solicitation and closure
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build lasting relationships
• Strategic thinking and project management capabilities
• Proficiency in donor database management and CRM systems

At Lehigh, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member thrives. You'll join a community that values work-life balance, professional development, and collaborative excellence. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your health, financial security, and career growth. 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. 

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
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

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.