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Now Hiring: Advancement Professionals
William & Mary’s University Advancement team is a dynamic, mission-driven group committed to excellence and belonging — two of W&M's core values. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive colleagues and opportunities to grow.
We’re growing and looking for talented professionals in alumni engagement, marketing, communications, annual giving, volunteer management, development and career services. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Don't Meet Every Requirement? Apply Anyway.
Research shows that women and people of color often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and encourage you to apply if a role excites you, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly.
Many of our positions also offer flexible work options.
Stay Connected for Upcoming Opportunities
Some roles are listed as "coming soon." While we don’t have exact posting dates, we invite you to join our talent network to stay informed and connect with our team.
Featured Job Opportunities
Administrative & Support Positions
- Events Coordinator, Strategic Events Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Events Coordinator, Alumni Engagement Events Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
Advancement Services & Innovation
- Assistant Director, Finance & Administration Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Director, Prospect Research Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Gift Processing Specialist Learn More | Job Description (PDF)
- Prospect Research Analyst Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
Annual Giving & Philanthropic Engagement
- Digital Gift Officer COMING SOON | Job Description (PDF)
Career Development & Professional Engagement
- Assistant Director, Career Readiness Pathways Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Assistant Director, Graduate Student Career Advising Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Assistant Director, National Employer Development Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Associate Director, Data Reporting, Career Initiatives Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Career Coach, Health Careers Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Director, Creative Careers Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Director, Public Service Careers Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
Development
- Assistant AD for Advancement/ Director of Development for Athletics Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Director of Development, Arts & Sciences Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Director of Development, Campus Initiatives Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Director of Donor Relations, Stewardship & Alumni Engagement - Law School Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Director of Principal Gifts Program Operations Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Director, Regional Advancement - West Coast Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Executive Director of Development, School of Computing, Data Sciences & PhysicsApply Now | Job Description (PDF)
Strategic Events
- Associate Director, Donor Engagement Events Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Senior Director of University Events Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
University Communications
- Communications Specialist Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
- Senior Web Designer Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
William & Mary Foundation
- Accountant Apply Now | Job Description (PDF)
Coming Soon!
We are expanding! In addition to the handful of positions listed above as "Coming Soon", multiple positions in each of the categories below will be posted in the coming weeks and months. Visit this page for updates as we post these exciting new roles and join our talent network if you'd like to learn more.
Advancement Services
Alumni Engagement
Annual Giving
Career Development & Professional Engagement
Donor Relations
Information Services
Principal Gifts & Gift Planning
Regional Advancement
University Development
University Marketing
Contact Us and Learn More About Working & Living In Williamsburg
Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to:
- Debbie Ratliff, Senior Director of Talent Engagement
- Michelle Harris, Director of Talent Engagement
Visit the university's career site to learn more about finding a career at W&M and working and living in Williamsburg.
For more information, contact
- Debbie Ratliff, Senior Director for Talent Engagement
- (757) 221-1656
- dratliff@wm.edu
For more information, contact
- Michelle Harris, Director for Talent Engagement for Recruitment
- (757) 221-2792
- maharris@wm.edu