Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Vice President of the UI Foundation
Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Vice President of the UI Foundation
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$ 375000 - 440000
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University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Chicagos largest and only public R1 research university invites nominations and applications for the role of Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Vice President of the UI Foundation (vice chancellor).
UICs mission is to provide the broadest access to the highest levels of educational research and clinical excellence. UIC lives this mission every day: 56% of our students are Pell grant eligible; more than half are first generation college students; our hospital and clinics provide world class care to some of the most underserved communities in Chicago. At the same time our faculty bring in roughly half a billion dollars in research funding annually. We believe and have shown that access and excellence can thrive together.
UIC is recognized as a top tier public university and has one of the most ethnically rich and culturally diverse campuses in the nation. Located in the heart of Chicago it is an integral part of the educational technological and cultural fabric of one of the worlds greatest cities. With over 34000 students UIC prides itself as a national leader among public higher education institutions in providing access to an outstanding education across its 16 academic colleges including one of the nations largest medical schools and Chicagos first and only public law school. UIC is recognized nationally for its ability to advance social mobility and was recently named an Opportunity University by the Carnegie Foundation recognizing the university for providing both higher access and higher earnings after graduation.
UIC also operates the states major academic health enterprise the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) along with a network of federally qualified clinics and regional health sciences campuses in Peoria Rockford and Urbana-Champaign. As Chicagos only public research university UIC solves real-world problems through innovation and discovery.
UIC seeks a mission-aligned and strategic leader with a passion and strong belief in the power of education to transform lives and communities. This executive role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the nations most diverse and dynamic public research universities deeply committed to access excellence and impact. Reporting directly to University of Illinois Chicago Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda and President & CEO of the University of Illinois Foundation Jim Moore the vice chancellor will lead UICs advancement enterprise aligning philanthropic strategy with institutional priorities to drive transformational growth. This leader will be instrumental in building a high-performing team cultivating a culture of philanthropy across the university and beyond and preparing for and executing a comprehensive capital campaign.
The vice chancellor will also work in close partnership with the University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) fostering a highly collaborative and strategic relationship to maximize philanthropic impact. This leader will align UICs advancement goals with Foundation resources expertise and infrastructure ensuring seamless coordination in donor engagement stewardship and campaign execution. Established in 1935 the University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving entity for the University of Illinois Systems three universities. The Foundations mission is to encourage and administer private gifts and serve the UI System by working closely with alumni faculty corporations foundations and development staff to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University of Illinois comprehensively. Together the vice chancellor and members of the University of Illinois Foundation will champion a unified vision for elevating UICs mission and impact.
The vice chancellor will use data-driven strategies and compelling storytelling to inspire philanthropic support across all levels of giving. They will develop and implement targeted approaches to identify cultivate and steward major and principal gift prospects ensuring alignment with UICs strategic close partnership with university leadership the vice chancellor will translate both short- and long-term institutional priorities into meaningful philanthropic opportunities and lead the planning and execution of major capital campaigns. A key aspect of the role will be building and mentoring a diverse and high-performing advancement team of roughly 120 FTE fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture. The vice chancellor will also cultivate strong internal and external relationships engaging alumni donors faculty staff and community partners to advance UICs mission.
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of leading complex fundraising teams preferably within higher education or academic medicine. They will have deep experience in major and principal gift strategy with demonstrated success in securing transformational gifts. A strategic thinker the candidate will possess the ability to align philanthropic planning with institutional priorities and inspire others through a clear and compelling vision. They will be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder skilled at engaging a wide range of stakeholders. Finally the candidate will be an inspirational leader committed to team development and inclusive excellence. A bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education and a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience within a large complex environment is required.
Salary Range: $375000 $440000. Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and the State of Illinois offer competitive wages benefit programs and resources for employees. Benefits offered by UIC include health care options wellness programs educational opportunities tuition assistance vacations holidays and other leave benefits and University retirement plans. Detailed information can be found on the System Human Resources website.
All applications nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include as separate documents a resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile.
WittKieffer is assisting the University of Illinois Chicago in this search. For fullest consideration candidate materials should be received by Friday October 24th.
Application materials nominations and inquiries can be directed to consultants Melissa Fincher Mercedes Vance and Jevon Walton at .
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the Universitys Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidates successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.
As a qualifying federal contractor the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
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Employment Type
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