Assistant Dean, External Relations and Advancement
- University of Nevada, Reno
- Reno, Nevada, 89557, United States
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Assistant Dean, External Relations and Advancement for The School of Public Health. The UNR School of Public Health prioritizes community engagement and partnerships as a core component of our mission. Advancement in public health supports initiatives such as international research collaborations, global health education programs, and efforts to address global, national and regional health challenges. The Assistant Dean, External Relations and Advancement is a key member of the senior leadership team for the School of Public Health and reports directly to the Dean. This position plays a critical role in increasing the growth and visibility of our school locally, regionally and nationally. The Assistant Dean will create and drive the growth strategy designed to support the funding of the Dean’s priorities, align school-based priorities with those of institutional leadership, and manage the operations for external relationships, alumni relations, and advancement for the school. Additionally, this position will contribute significantly to the school’s fundraising success and fostering donor relationships, maintaining collaborative working relationships with the university foundation, strategic planning, and effectively managing resources.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and six years of related professional work experience, or a Master’s Degree and four years of related professional work experience. Related experience: Progressively responsible professional experience in areas of development, prospect management and research, and strategic planning or a related field.
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The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute – the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.
