Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, College of Education and Human Development

Posted by Temple University on September 8, 2026

At Temple University Institutional Advancement, we believe philanthropy is a powerful force for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and transforming lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives strengthens our ability to engage alumni, donors, and community partners in meaningful ways.

As Temple embarks on a historic $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign in support of the university’s Forward with Purpose strategic plan, we seek talented professionals who are passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing a culture of philanthropy. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where all employees are empowered to thrive and make a lasting impact on the future of Temple University.

The Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations for the College of Education and Human Development, reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development and the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, will manage fundraising within the College. This person must be adept at cultivating and managing relationships with new and prospective donors. Familiarity with the major gift solicitation cycle of identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding those with capacity for gifts of $50,000 and higher. The individual will work closely with Institutional Advancement central operations in aligning unit-based priorities with those of institutional leadership.

The Assistant Dean will manage the College’s Board of Visitors (BOV), including recruiting new BOV members, directing the focus of the BOV and executing regularly scheduled meetings of the BOV. The Assistant Dean will serve on the Dean’s administrative leadership team and will create and implement strategies designed to support the funding of the College’s priorities. The individual will interact with senior staff and faculty in the school as well as other colleagues throughout Temple University. In addition, the Assistant Dean will manage the College’s development and alumni relations staff which currently includes a development associate and a major gift officer.

This person must be a highly energetic, organized, and enthusiastic professional with a track record of building donor relationships, working collaboratively and strategically, with a strong knowledge of principles, ethics and practices of successful fundraising in a large, decentralized organization.

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