Assistant Dean of Advancement, CAS

The Assistant Dean of Advancement, CAS position at American in 4401 Connecticut Campus (Washington, DC) is a full-time leadership opportunity for professionals ready to strengthen donor connections and growth strategies. Candidates searching for Assistant Dean of Advancement, CAS jobs in 4401 Connecticut Campus (Washington, DC) or American careers near this area will find a focused role that builds lasting institutional support.

What This Role Involves

In this Assistant Dean of Advancement, CAS capacity at American, you will guide strategic outreach and partnership efforts that expand resources for the CAS area. The work centers on cultivating relationships, aligning advancement goals with broader priorities, and delivering measurable impact from the 4401 Connecticut Campus (Washington, DC) base. It suits individuals who thrive on connecting people with meaningful opportunities and who seek advancement leadership careers near Washington, DC.

Core Duties

• Shape multi-year advancement plans that prioritize major gifts, annual giving, and targeted campaigns for CAS-related priorities.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors while maintaining detailed records of interactions and outcomes.
• Lead and mentor a small advancement team, setting performance goals and ensuring coordinated activity across prospects.
• Partner with deans, faculty, and senior leadership to develop compelling cases for support and integrate advancement into academic planning.
• Organize cultivation events, volunteer engagement programs, and recognition activities that strengthen long-term connections.
• Monitor progress against fundraising metrics, prepare reports for leadership, and refine approaches based on results and market feedback.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advancement, fundraising, or donor relations, ideally including supervisory or team-lead responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success securing major or principal gifts and managing a portfolio of prospects.
• Strong strategic thinking, written and verbal communication abilities, and skill in presenting complex ideas persuasively.
• Familiarity with CRM tools used in advancement and comfort analyzing data to inform decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent professional background preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse groups and maintain confidentiality with sensitive donor information.

Why Join American

American is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. The Assistant Dean of Advancement, CAS opportunity at 4401 Connecticut Campus (Washington, DC) lets you contribute directly to institutional momentum while developing your expertise in a collaborative setting that values clear goals and professional growth for those pursuing American careers.

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