Director of Development (2 Positions)

School of Business and Economics (SBE)
School of Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET)

Brandeis University is seeking two visionary and strategic Directors of Development to lead advancement efforts for the School of Business and Economics (SBE) and the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET). These are exceptional opportunities for dynamic development professionals who are energized by building partnerships, elevating academic priorities, and empowering world-class students and faculty through philanthropy.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Development, Academic Advancement, each Director of Development (DoD) will serve as the chief advancement partner to their respective Dean and school leadership. In this highly collaborative role, you will connect donors, alumni, faculty, and university leadership to create powerful philanthropic opportunities that drive academic excellence, innovation, and social impact.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

The hiring range is $129,600 - $155,400.

What You Will Do

Champion a Culture of Philanthropy

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Dean, helping shape and advance a comprehensive philanthropic vision for your school.
• Build and execute strategies that strengthen donor engagement, celebrate key milestones, and inspire broad community support.
• Coordinate seamlessly with Institutional Advancement (IA) to align goals, messaging, and fundraising priorities.

Accelerate Academic Impact

• Work closely with the Dean, senior leadership, department chairs, and faculty to identify transformative funding opportunities.
• Craft compelling proposals, briefings, and reports that showcase the schoolâ™s strengths and ambitions.
• Manage and optimize the Deanâ™s time related to donor cultivation, stewardship, and prospect engagement.

Lead Portfolio and Donor Strategy

• Manage a portfolio of 50â“75 high-potential prospects, guiding them through meaningful and strategic philanthropic journeys.
• Partner with colleagues across IAâ”including Donor Relations, Alumni Relations, and Direct Marketingâ”to design coordinated outreach and engagement strategies supporting school priorities.
• Ensure every donor is thoughtfully stewarded and connected to the impact of their giving.

Who You Are

You are a relationship-builder, strategist, and collaborator who thrives in a mission-driven environment. You enjoy partnering closely with academic leaders and bringing their visions to life through philanthropy. You excel at connecting people with purpose, managing complex priorities, and crafting compelling narratives that inspire action.

You believe deeply in the transformative power of educationâ”and youâ™re ready to help shape the future of two of Brandeisâ™ most dynamic academic schools.

Why Brandeis?

Brandeis is a research university with a strong liberal arts foundation, committed to academic rigor, social justice, and innovation. Youâ™ll join a community of passionate faculty, ambitious students, and dedicated colleagues who are driven by values and united by purpose.

This is a chance to build something significant: to help define philanthropic strategy, deepen alumni and donor relationships, and support the work of schools at the forefront of business, science, technology, and discovery.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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