Hiring: Chief Advancement Officer - College of Engineering Company: Carnegie Mellon University Location: Pittsburgh, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:43:11 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, REST About the job Required Skills: •The CAO will lead the team to launch systematic initiatives to identify and cultivate the next generation of donors – domestically and internationally – while maintaining and strengthening ties to existing donors and seeking out new philanthropic opportunities. •The CAO will lead by example, carrying a personal portfolio of major gift prospects. Qualifications: •At least ten years of progressively responsible advancement or development experience in higher education, with at least five years in a management or leadership role; experience in a campaign environment is strongly preferred. •Advanced knowledge of major gift fundraising, corporate and foundation giving, and comprehensive campaigns. •Demonstrated success in developing and managing relationships with deans, faculty leaders, volunteer leadership, and major donors or prospects. •Staff and program management experience in a complex organization. •Excellent writing, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. •Demonstrated capacity to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and adapt strategic advancement plans to achieve revenue and engagement goals. •Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with a diverse alumni and donor population, domestically and internationally. •In-depth knowledge of university governance, administration, and operations. •Strong supervisory, coaching, and mentoring skills. •High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!