Vice President of University Advancement and Alumni Engagement and Executive Director of the TWU Foundation University Advancement
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Job Location:
Denton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
TITLE
VicePresidentUniversityAdvancement&AlumniEngagementandExecutiveDirectorofthe TWU Foundation
JOBSUMMARY
The Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement serves as the senior administrative officer responsible for fundraising and alumni engagement and as executive director of the TWU Foundation. Provides innovative and strategic leadership for planning implementation and administration of comprehensive fundraising foundation operations and alumniinitiativesonbehalf oftheUniversitySystemandallitscomponents. Fostersacultureof philanthropywithintheUniversitytoincreaseongoingprivateandpublicsectorfinancialsupport benefitingtheUniversityitsstudents employeesandthefoundation.Workisperformedunder the administrative supervision of the Chancellor and President with broad latitude for independentjudgmentandinitiativeandperformanceisbasedontheeffectiveoperationofthe administrative function. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.
ORGANIZATIONALRELATIONSHIPS
Reportsto: UniversityChancellorandPresident
Supervises: MaysuperviseAssociateVicePresidentsAssistantVicePresidentsSenior Directors & Directors
ESSENTIALDUTIES-Mayincludebutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
ServesasamemberoftheChancellorsCabinetplayingacriticalroleasastrategicvoice in the creation articulation and implementation of institutional goals and objectives.
ProvidesstrongleadershipthatdemonstratesandpromotesTWUscorevaluesandinspires increased engagement and commitment.
Leads manages supervises and directs all areas of the University Advancement and AlumniEngagementOfficeincludingbutnotlimitedtoannualgivingmajorgiftscorporate givingfoundationgivingplannedgivingdonorrelationsdatainformationsystemsspecial
eventsadvancementservicesadvancementcommunicationsalumnirelationsandrelated programs.
Develops and implements a strategic plan to guide all advancement initiatives across all three campuses including innovative planning implementation and administration of a comprehensivefundraisinginitiativeaswellasperformancemeasuresdesignedtomonitor and maximize the effectiveness of the Universitys advancement programs.
Compilesinformationandreportsasneededforexecutivemanagement.
PresentsinformationandreportsasneededtotheBoardofRegents.
Developsreliableandambitiousfundraisingandalumniactivitygoalsandprojections partnered with effective strategies and stewardship programs.
Leadsstaffandvolunteerstoinstitutionalizephilanthropyandfunddevelopmentwithinthe University while providing overall leadership and support for advancement staff and engaging volunteers as appropriate in relationship cultivation activities.
Overseesalumniengagementandcommunications.
PlanscoordinatesandevaluatesshortandlongrangegoalsforUniversityAdvancement.
Developsproposesmonitorsevaluatesandadministerspoliciesandproceduresinthe area of fundraising management.
Identifiescultivatesandsolicitsprospectsandcurrentdonorsannuallyformajorand planned gifts.
Providesleadershipindevelopingandmaintainingintegratedcomprehensiveinternaland external fund development activities for the University.
ServesastheExecutiveDirectoroftheTWUFoundation.
Assiststheboardchairandofficersinmeetingsdevelopsagendaandpreparesmaterials and represents the operations of the Foundation to all University interests and external inquiries.
Communicatesandconsultswiththepresidentandchancelloronaregularbasis.
Collaborateswithothercabinetmembersonstrategicinitiatives.
Responsibleforestablishingjobstandardsforsubordinatestaffandeffectivelyevaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.
ADDITIONALDUTIES
Performsotherdutiesasrequested.
EDUCATION
Bachelorsdegreerequired.Advanceddegreepreferred.
EXPERIENCE
Eight years of strong advancement experience with a demonstrated record of successful leadership in a high-performing development program. Must possess strong leadership fundraisingandcommunicationsskillsaswellassupervisoryexperience.Provenexperiencein a senior higher education advancement role preferred.
REQUIREMENT
RegularandreliableattendanceattheUniversityduringregularscheduleddaysandworkhours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirementswithintheuniversitybyadheringtoFederalandStateregulationsandTWUPolicies & Procedures.
KNOWLEDGESKILLSANDABILITIES-Thefollowingareessential:
AbilitytobuildproductiverelationshipswiththeChancellorandPresidentscabinetand other senior academic leaders development colleagues corporate leaders philanthropists alumni and other constituents important to the success of Texas Womans University.
Confidenceandtheabilitytoprovideadviceasneededandtoserveasastrategic thought partner to University leadership and key colleagues.
Knowledge of and skill in developing and implementing best practices in philanthropy includingtheformationofmajorstrategic priorities andmanagement of keyfunctional areasinadvancementincludingmajorgiftsannualgivingplannedgivinginstitutional giving events alumni engagement and advancement services.
Ability to plan direct and evaluate acomplex advancement operation using human resourcestimefundsandotherresourcesfortheaccomplishmentoflong-termand short-term goals of the institution.
Knowledgeofandsensitivitytooverallissuesofgovernance.
Knowledgeofacademicculturecombinedwithadeepappreciationforthepowerand
Professionaldemeanorgoodinterpersonalskillsandabilitytorelateeasilytoawide range of groups.
Abilitytomaintaintactdiplomacyandconfidentialityindealingwithmembersofthe
Skilledinindependentthinkingandcreativity.
Leadershipflexibilityefficiencyattentiontodetailandtheabilitytoprioritizetasksand meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments.
Provenabilitytorecruitandretainhigh-performingteammembers.Highexpectationsfor and outstanding ability to motivate and empower staff to get results.
valueofTWUsmission.
UniversitycommunityandtheUniversitysdonorsandalumni.
Precisionandfacilitywithlanguage;judgmentneededforeffectivecommunications;and strong writing editing and speaking skills.
AbilitytorepresenttheUniversityinavarietyofsettingsasrequired.
Abilitytotravelextensivelybothregionallyandnationally.
Abilitytoworkindependentlywhenneeded.
Financialacumenincludingtheabilitytoapplybudgetaryandfiscalplanningtechniques within financial constraints.
Abilitytouseapersonalcomputerandotherofficeequipmentincludingrelateduniversity software and email.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Theemployeemayberequiredtotravel.
WORKENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination intimidation harassment including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
SAFETY
TWUpromotesasafeworkingenvironment.Employeesareresponsibleforcompletingassigned tasks safely and efficiently and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices as well as any near-miss incidents to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Texas Womans University an AA/EEO employer provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin religion gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other legally protected category class or characteristic.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidates ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Womans University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25 federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558 enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service but knowingly and willfully fail to do so you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status you can contact the Selective Service System at or.
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About Company
TWU is the nation’s largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three ... View more
