Chief Advancement Officer, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Carnegie Mellon
University in its search for a Chief Advancement Officer, Heinz
College of Information Systems and Public Policy, who will help
lead the effort to develop the philanthropic support that will
enable CMU and its academic units to fulfill their potential and
continue their ascent. The Chief Advancement Officer will partner
with the Dean of the Heinz College of Information Systems and
Public Policy to set a strategic advancement vision for the
college, with oversight of a broad range of unit-level advancement
functions encompassing major gifts, donor relations, annual giving,
events, alumni and constituent engagement, and management of the
unit’s advisory board. The Chief Development Officer also will
serve as members of the Dean’s leadership team. The Chief
Advancement Officers will be a senior leader within the Division of
University Advancement and serve as a member of the CMU Advancement
Leadership Council.

The Chief Advancement Officer will manage the advancement staff
assigned to their academic unit and will carry a portfolio of the
unit’s top prospects, executing cultivation and solicitation
strategies and securing major, leadership, and principal gifts.
They also will be responsible for identifying, refining, and
articulating their unit’s fundraising needs, communicating those
needs to internal and external audiences, and generating excitement
for the Dean’s top priorities while ensuring that frontline
fundraisers across the university are equipped to advocate for
their vision. The Chief Advancement Officer will collaborate with
fundraisers across CMU’s schools, colleges, and centrally based
units to develop cultivation and engagement strategies to achieve
maximum impact across the institution. The Chief Advancement
Officer will also partner closely with Advancement Information
Services to define, measure, and report on their unit’s success.
CMU seeks a Chief Advancement Officer with the skills to ensure the
Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy plays a
defining role in the continued evolution of the field, and in the
future of Carnegie Mellon.

Carnegie Mellon University is a global, research-intensive
university with more than 14,000 students, more than 120,000
alumni, and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff. In 2023,
U.S. News & World Report ranked CMU #24 among national
universities, #4 in terms of Most Innovative Schools, and in 2024,
Times Higher Education World University ranked CMU as #24
among global research universities in the world. Many of CMU’s
seven schools and colleges and their departments maintain top
national and international rankings in computer science, computer
engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, engineering,
business, drama, and music, among others. CMU is also one of a
small number of academic institutions in the nation boasting a
fully-fledged Federally Funded Research and Development Center, the
Software Engineering Institute. CMU’s confluence of scholarly
excellence, robust federal and industry interface, and heritage of
innovation has consistently placed it among the world’s most
dynamic and impactful research institutions.

At Heinz College, students gain the skills and experience to become
tech-savvy policymakers and ethical tech leaders who embrace the
unprecedented collaboration that today’s problems demand. As the
only academic institution that is home both to a school of
information systems and management and a school of public policy
and management, the college traces the interconnections and effects
of technology on human life and work. The solutions it designs and
deploys reach into every corner of our lives: smart, connected
cities; responsible use of AI and unbiased algorithms; and
data-enhanced health care systems, to name just a few. Heinz
College educates a population of over 1,200 students from all 50
states and more than 30 countries across over a dozen master’s and
Ph.D. programs alongside a new and growing undergraduate
enterprise. U.S. News & World Report ranks the Heinz
College’s Information and Technology Management and Cybersecurity
programs #1 and its Public Policy Analysis program at #8.

Carnegie Mellon University is a richly varied community, united in
the pursuit of excellence with a wealth of perspectives,
identities, backgrounds, and cultures. CMU is committed to
fostering an environment where all members of the community have a
sense of belonging. This commitment drives its pursuit of creating
a space where every voice can be heard. The university seeks to
cultivate diverse populations and perspectives and promote equity
and inclusion. Its devotion to these ideals springs from a core
belief in the power of education to be a transformative and
enriching force for every person, irrespective of their background,
identity, or life circumstances. Inclusion and belonging are
intricately interwoven into the very essence of the university,
helping to shape its values, policies, and practices. Diversity,
equity, inclusion, and belonging are not only central to the
university’s ethos but also indispensable to its pursuit of
academic excellence and innovation.

A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. A master’s
degree or equivalent combination of training and experience is
preferred. At least 10 years of progressively responsible
development experience is required for this position; experience
leading and supervising teams for at least three to five years is
preferred. Experience in a campaign environment is desirable. All
applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Carnegie
Mellon University as well as the responsibilities and
qualifications stated in the position prospectus.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran and offers a diverse environment with a
flexible benefits package, including a generous retirement plan,
tuition remission, and paid time off policy, as well as many
professional development, health, and wellness opportunities. A
background check is required.

Carnegie Mellon University is committed to the inclusion of all
qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in
completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the
selection process, please contact Kim Farr at [email protected].

To apply for this position visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1398.