Job Description

Date Posted:

09/19/2025

Req ID:

45228

Faculty/Division:

Woodsworth College

Department:

Woodsworth College

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

00027354

Description:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.


Founded in 1974, Woodsworth College has become a thriving community of more than 5,500 students. We celebrate excellence in a collegial setting and commit to promoting accessibility and equity. Our mission is to provide the best educational experience for a diverse student body, which includes a large number of part-time and non-traditional students. In addition to being a locus of student life, we sponsor a variety of academic programs.


Dual reporting the Principal of Woodsworth College and the Senior Director, Advancement College Relations, the Associate Director, Advancement is a member of the Woodsworth College Senior Management Team. The incumbent leads and provides strategic direction in all aspects of fundraising, alumni relations and advancement communications for Woodsworth College. The Associate Director, Advancement is responsible for the identification and cultivation of donors at levels above $50,000 and provides leadership in the development and implementation of major gift fundraising programs at Woodsworth College.


As part of the Senior Management Team, the Associate Director's main responsibilities are to develop, plan and conduct major gift, annual and leadership campaigns, to obtain donations for Woodsworth College's fundraising priorities from individuals, corporations, and foundations; to assist the Principal in developing initiatives to enhance financial support of Woodsworth College; to direct the process of engaging Woodsworth College alumni and friends in the life of Woodsworth College through special events, volunteerism, and alumni programs with the objective of securing financial support to help fulfill Woodsworth College's academic mission. The Associate Director will ensure proper stewardship takes place following a gift to maintain the donor's involvement, interest, and support. The Associate Director leads, mentors and guides a team of staff, and is also involved in the training and oversight of volunteers in areas of cultivation and solicitation activities

KEY RESULTS AREAS

Develop, lead, and implement annual and multi-year plans and strategies to achieve growth in lifting Woodsworth College's overall fundraising and alumni engagement results and to advance Woodsworth College's highest academic, strategic and institutional priorities. Work closely with Woodsworth College's academic leadership to translate academic priorities into compelling funding propositions and alumni engagement propositions that create opportunities to advance Woodsworth College's academic, institutional, and strategic priorities, both within the immediate community of Woodsworth College alumni, friends, and partners, and among broader national and international constituencies. Represent Woodsworth College's priorities and mission to external constituents as an effective, credible institutional leader, persuasively projecting opportunities for engagement and maximizing opportunities for giving. This will include contributing to Woodsworth College's fundraising performance by assuming personal responsibility for cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of major giving prospects. Work closely with the leadership of University Advancement to ensure alignment with the University's best practices for fundraising and alumni relations programs, compliance with relevant University and Provostial guidelines and policies, collegial and collaborative engagement with other University advancement programs, and to take full advantage of the broad range of Division of University Advancement (DUA) services and supports for the benefit of Woodsworth College's advancement programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

A University degree, or an equivalent combination of education with advancement experience is required.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 5 years of experience with direct fundraising experience and a proven track record of executive advancement responsibility and leadership in annual, major and planned giving programs in a large complex organization, preferably in an educational or medical institution. Experience in organizing complex programs and events. Experience in management capacity and directing the work of others. Demonstrated volunteer management experience. Highly knowledgeable and experienced in both Woodsworth and traditional channels of revenue generation. Demonstrated strong client service orientation and experience fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

SKILLS:

Proficient with and demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office suite. Experience working with Arbor or a similar database management system. Demonstrated strategic conceptualization, analytical and planning skills. Knowledge of current trends as they relate to duties and responsibilities of the role.

OTHER:

Vision, the ability to think and plan strategically, and a creative, entrepreneurial spirit. Demonstrated experience and success managing, motivating, and mentoring volunteers and advancement professionals, bringing out the best in teams and individuals. The ability to mentor, coach, motivate and inspire colleagues and volunteers. High level of initiative, maturity, tact and diplomacy; excellent judgement and discretion. A deep understanding of and sympathy for the mission of an academic and research-intensive university Genuine interest and commitment to inclusivity and social justice The ability to serve as an articulate, credible representative of the University with diverse constituencies and particularly with the sophisticated individuals who support the institution. The ability to understand the research and teaching dimensions of a proposed project, to conceptualize them in an integrated proposal, and to make a compelling case to a donor for philanthropic support. An engaging personal style, a sincere interest in people, patience, a willingness to listen, and the capacity to engender trust and to establish lasting relationships. Reputation for integrity, openness, decisiveness, and sound judgement. Passionate about creating accessible, equitable and inclusive programs and initiatives. Promotes values that advance equity, diversity, inclusion, respect, and civility in the workplace. A high level of comfort interacting with academic leaders as well as donors and volunteers. The ability to navigate and be effective within a complex matrix organization that values collaboration and teamwork as well as individual initiative and creativity. Excellent attention to detail and superb organizational skills, including the ability to set principal gift fundraising goals and to establish an internal system for meeting deadlines, tracking, follow-up, monitoring, and reporting of progress. Ability to work in a hectic and results-oriented environment with a strong focus on results; ability to meet deadlines and budgets.

Closing Date:

09/30/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

Salaried

Appointment Type

: Budget - Continuing

Schedule:

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

1AP - Broadband Salary Range: $88,957 - $205,288

Job Category:

Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter:

Kylie Diep

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.