Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), will create and execute a comprehensive, strategic development plan designed to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and garner financial support for EECS's initiatives and academic programs. This position manages, builds and executes successful fundraising strategies for a mature portfolio (including Core Team) creating individualized solicitation plans leading to major and principal gifts in support of MIT's fundraising priorities, capital projects and other departmental priorities.

A full job description is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j5csa4lpupddykt16i445/06-EECS-Director-of-Development-updated-12.9.25_FINAL_TO-POST.docx?rlkey=wuy9v9ffomk4s5mjxy786tq8g&st=ns9viz02&dl=0

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree preferably in an engineering or scientific field; a minimum of five years of experience in development, including experience stewarding high-capacity donors, preferably with a higher education organization; exceptional interpersonal, organizational, project management, and communication skills-both written and oral-as well as time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects with confidentiality and discretion; and a high level of computer competency required, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. PREFERRED: MBA/MS, in a technical, engineering, or scientific field; a proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of seven-figure gifts; management experience; and experience with research university culture and administration.

Required to work evening and occasional weekend hours with advance notice.

Travel required for ~20% of time.

MIT's School of Engineering has engaged Solmonese Search Partners to conduct the search for this position. In addition to applying directly through MIT's careers page, candidates should forward their resumes and cover letters to jsolmonese@gmail.com.

3/30/2026