Assistant Vice President, University Development
Assistant Vice President, University Development
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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State is currently seeking a talented and leadershiplevel frontline fundraiser in the role of Assistant Vice President University Development to assist with and help establish implement and guide the major gift fundraising efforts of the University. As a critical and influential member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations you can play an integral role in Penn States future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.
Working closely with Office of University Developments (OUD) senior fundraising staff the Assistant Vice President will serve on the OUD leadership team and will be among three Assistant Vice Presidents University Development reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Development responsible for providing strategic leadership to the unit fundraising teams. This senior development position will require a candidate with extraordinary experience and vision. This role is responsible for the management oversight and mentorship of Directors and Senior Directors of Development for select campuses colleges and University Park fundraising units and will provide strategic direction and leadership on management issues and major gift strategy development for those units. The Assistant Vice President University Development will also:
- Articulate Penn States needs ambitions and values including diversity equity inclusion and belonging through excellent informal and formal communications and serve as a role model for the Divisions commitment to this objective;
- Contribute to overall OUD and University fundraising goals by serving as collegial and thoughtful team leader and coach who will work with partners across the University;
- Assist units with their engagement of their identified prospect pools and pipelines of prospects for immediate and longterm cultivation;
- Assist units in the development of annual goals plans and budgets for a comprehensive strategydriven fundraising program;
- Identify cultivate and solicit major and principal gifts on behalf of the University;
- Serve as an ambassador for the University and its priorities and values with donors alumni and volunteers.
This position typically requires a masters degree or higher and 12 years or more of combined major gifts and related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will also have:
- A proven track record in staff management especially managing through metrics and analysis;
- A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;
- The ability to execute strategies at the college and unit levels;
- Direct major gift fundraising experience;
- Significant leadership experience in a higher education institution of considerable organizational complexity;
- Experience in managing and leading goaloriented teams and in planning development strategies including personnel and budgetary management;
- Demonstrated knowledge of diversity equity inclusion and belonging in higher education;
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with a particular sensitivity to sophisticated highnet worth audiences;
- A collaborative approach to leadershipas the Assistant Vice Presidents interact with a variety of University constituents in order to maximize the performance of assigned team members;
- The ability to work productively with colleagues volunteers and the Universitys academic leadership;
- Diplomacy tact outstanding communication and interpersonal skills along with unquestioned integrity are essential;
- Demonstrated success in managing individuals and teams;
- A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions;
- A commitment to professional development learning and being mentored.
DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Penn States Division of Development and Alumni Relations
If you believe in the power of higher educationand philanthropyto shape the public good youll excel right here in Penn States Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers alumni relations professionals communicators event planners financial experts and more there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at and explore the success of our most recent campaign at .
Building a Career and a Life at Penn State
Across all campuses and an online World Campus our 100000 students and 17000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroomits the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world: position is based at the University Park campus located in State College Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the loweststress and safest small cities in the country with excellent public schools beautiful parks and other natural assets and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: and
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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