Reporting to the Executive Director of Leadership Giving and Discovery, this role is responsible for discovering, qualifying, and soliciting alumni, parents, and friends who have the capacity to support Syracuse University with a minimum $2,500 leadership annual gift. The Assistant Director builds and maintains a portfolio of 125 leadership annual prospects and sustains a cadence of continuous discovery activity. He/ She actively collaborates with colleagues and units across the division (annual and leadership annual giving, regional programs, gift planning, family giving, and alumni engagement) and specifically with development officers in the schools/ colleges and units to develop and implement strategies to maximize fundraising effectiveness. Travel is required for personal solicitation, qualification, and stewardship to advance the relationships with donors.

This position is anticipated to be filled with candidates residing in the Syracuse, NY area. Candidates residing in the New York City Metropolitan area will also be considered on a fully remote basis. We encourage applicants currently residing or interested in residing in either location to apply.