Colorado Nonprofit Association

Assistant Dean for Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School, and Libraries

Advancement at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for an Assistant Dean for Advancement, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School, and Libraries! The Assistant Dean reports jointly to the Dean of the College and the Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, in the Office of Advancement. The Assistant Dean provides strategic leadership for an advancement enterprise incorporating resource development, alumni and community engagement, and external relations for the College, the Graduate School, and the Libraries as the College is entering the final stages of the planning phase in anticipation of a campus-wide comprehensive campaign. The Assistant Dean is a member of the University of Colorado Boulder advancement leadership community.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

Who We Are

CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success. The division consciously allocates time and resources to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These efforts contribute directly to the division’s core values and to advancing CU Boulder’s mission through impactful fundraising and engagement results. As a team and as individuals, the Advancement Division commits to learning about and challenging systems, policies, and practices that enable oppressive ideologies to recur in the CU Boulder community. Embracing the responsibility to lead and model helps promote the desired culture while supporting internal and external constituents. Accountability for the division’s commitment to these values is established through specific individual and team goals that evaluate progress and growth.  

What You Should Know

What We Can Offer

The salary range is $190,000 – $210,000 annually. A signing bonus and relocation assistance are available with Advancement guidelines. 

What We Require