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The CUNY School of Medicine (SoM), located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program), post-baccalaureate Master’s Degree in Professional Studies program (1-year), and a Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (27-month program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on recruiting those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high-quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically underserved communities. As a significant priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to reflect the diversity of our student body more closely.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director of Advancement Services will oversee the infrastructure behind fundraising, including data management, gift processing, donor records, and analytics. This role will provide strategic leadership on technology investments, policy, and compliance to support capital campaigns and alumni engagement.
Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement, the Executive Director of Development will be a Major Gift Officer and responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Responsible for the strategic design and execution of the Advancement Services operation plan, to meet the division's development and alumni engagement goals.
- Create strategic plans, set goals, and lead the project management for Advancement Services to achieve goals in three mission-critical areas of: information management, gift records and reporting, and development.
- Develops and implements operational goals to align with the SoM's fundraising objectives; Participate in regular conversations with fellow Alumni and Development (A&D) team leaders to ensure department goals meet the needs of the office.
- Oversees the integrity, security, and analysis of donor databases and fundraising metrics; Directs gift processing, acknowledgement, and reporting protocols in collaboration with finance departments.
- Work in conjunction with the Finance Office, IT, and the General Counsel to ensure compliance with various regulations and adherence to School-wide risk management standards.
- Serve as the responsible staff member for all software purchases, installations, updates, and overall maintenance of such contracts on behalf of Institutional Advancement; Stay abreast of best practices and key developments in the fields of information management and fundraising data analytics.
- Serve as a senior member of the A&D leadership team and lead strategy conversations concerning information management, gift records, reporting, and other key meetings to help steer the direction of development and fundraising at the SoM.
- Responsible for achieving annual fundraising goals by providing strategic leadership for database systems training and gift processing, and representing the Institutional Advancement Division at the University level on advancement technology, data security, and enterprise systems initiatives.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in related field with 10 years of experience in institutional advancement and development.
- Solid understanding of the field of fundraising, with the knowledge required to stay abreast of best practices in the field.
- Strong management skills, including the ability to: (1) set strategic and measurable departmental goals and ensure follow-through on tasks and projects as assigned/delegated; (2) communicate results to the broader Institutional Advancement team; and (3) ensure professional development of supervised employees.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately distill complex data into actionable information for others.
- Superior investigative and project management skills.
- Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to think through complex data management and reporting challenges from design to implementation.
- Proficient in working in databases, preferably Raiser's Edge NXT, including building, executing, and analyzing the results of queries.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, and willingness to learn new skills.
- Able to work effectively with tact and diplomacy and with a variety of people.
- Possess the highest standards of performance and ethical behavior to ensure the confidentiality and security of database information and materials.
CUNY TITLE
Professional School Associate Admin
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary Range - $150,000 - $225,000
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on November 12, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33069
Location: CUNY School of Medicine
INTRODUCTION
The CUNY School of Medicine (SoM), located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program), post-baccalaureate Master’s Degree in Professional Studies program (1-year), and a Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (27-month program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on recruiting those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high-quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically underserved communities. As a significant priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to reflect the diversity of our student body more closely.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director of Advancement Services will oversee the infrastructure behind fundraising, including data management, gift processing, donor records, and analytics. This role will provide strategic leadership on technology investments, policy, and compliance to support capital campaigns and alumni engagement.
Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement, the Executive Director of Development will be a Major Gift Officer and responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Responsible for the strategic design and execution of the Advancement Services operation plan, to meet the division's development and alumni engagement goals.
- Create strategic plans, set goals, and lead the project management for Advancement Services to achieve goals in three mission-critical areas of: information management, gift records and reporting, and development.
- Develops and implements operational goals to align with the SoM's fundraising objectives; Participate in regular conversations with fellow Alumni and Development (A&D) team leaders to ensure department goals meet the needs of the office.
- Oversees the integrity, security, and analysis of donor databases and fundraising metrics; Directs gift processing, acknowledgement, and reporting protocols in collaboration with finance departments.
- Work in conjunction with the Finance Office, IT, and the General Counsel to ensure compliance with various regulations and adherence to School-wide risk management standards.
- Serve as the responsible staff member for all software purchases, installations, updates, and overall maintenance of such contracts on behalf of Institutional Advancement; Stay abreast of best practices and key developments in the fields of information management and fundraising data analytics.
- Serve as a senior member of the A&D leadership team and lead strategy conversations concerning information management, gift records, reporting, and other key meetings to help steer the direction of development and fundraising at the SoM.
- Responsible for achieving annual fundraising goals by providing strategic leadership for database systems training and gift processing, and representing the Institutional Advancement Division at the University level on advancement technology, data security, and enterprise systems initiatives.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in related field with 10 years of experience in institutional advancement and development.
- Solid understanding of the field of fundraising, with the knowledge required to stay abreast of best practices in the field.
- Strong management skills, including the ability to: (1) set strategic and measurable departmental goals and ensure follow-through on tasks and projects as assigned/delegated; (2) communicate results to the broader Institutional Advancement team; and (3) ensure professional development of supervised employees.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately distill complex data into actionable information for others.
- Superior investigative and project management skills.
- Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to think through complex data management and reporting challenges from design to implementation.
- Proficient in working in databases, preferably Raiser's Edge NXT, including building, executing, and analyzing the results of queries.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, and willingness to learn new skills.
- Able to work effectively with tact and diplomacy and with a variety of people.
- Possess the highest standards of performance and ethical behavior to ensure the confidentiality and security of database information and materials.
CUNY TITLE
Professional School Associate Admin
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary Range - $150,000 - $225,000
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on November 12, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33069
Location: CUNY School of Medicine
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Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align directly with Executive Director of Development duties. A business, public administration, or nonprofit management degree maps cleanly. A general liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation early.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Executive Director of Development roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Employers who have filed LCAs for this title before are far more likely to move quickly through the H-1B process than those sponsoring for the first time.
Prioritize cap-exempt institutional employers
Universities, hospital systems, and nonprofit research organizations affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Targeting these institutions lets you bypass the annual lottery entirely and file at any time of year.
Request prevailing wage documentation before negotiating
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your salary meets DOL prevailing wage for this occupation in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-2033 before your offer discussion so you understand the wage floor your employer is already bound to meet.
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes whether Executive Director of Development truly requires a specialized degree. Document how your fundraising strategy, major gift programs, or capital campaign work required specific academic training, not just experience. This strengthens your petition against a specialty occupation challenge.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer terms
Development leadership roles often have defined start dates tied to fiscal calendars or campaign launches. Ask your employer to elect USCIS premium processing so your I-129 adjudication completes within 15 business days rather than several months.
H-1B Visa Executive Director Of Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Executive Director of Development role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nonprofit management, business administration, or communications. USCIS looks at whether the specific duties, such as major gift fundraising, board relations, and campaign management, necessitate that specialized academic background. Roles where any degree suffices can face RFEs on specialty occupation grounds.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Higher education institutions, large hospital foundations, and national nonprofit organizations file the most LCAs for Executive Director of Development positions. Universities and their affiliated foundations are especially useful targets because they are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you can file outside the annual lottery window. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which organizations have active LCA filing history for this title.
How does the H-1B annual cap affect my job search for this position?
If you're targeting for-profit employers or non-cap-exempt organizations, your petition enters the annual lottery capped at 85,000 visas. Registrations open each March for an October 1 start. Cap-exempt employers, including most universities and affiliated nonprofits, can file year-round. Planning your search around employer type and the lottery calendar significantly affects your timeline.
Can my employer start the H-1B process before I leave my current role?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your new petition has been pending for 180 days, provided your new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Executive Director of Development positions, the role should map to a related SOC code. Your status remains valid while the transfer petition is pending, so you're not required to stop working during the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is a nonprofit and loses funding?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid nonimmigrant status, or depart the country. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before or upon your start date. Development leadership roles at well-capitalized institutions carry less funding risk, which is one reason to review an employer's financial stability before accepting a sponsored offer.