Director of Advancement

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The Director of Operations is a key member of the leadership team responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operational effectiveness of the University Advancement division and the UWSP Foundation. This role oversees fund management scholarship program operations (including software oversight and awarding processes) financial administration strategic planning change management and operational infrastructure. The Director plays a critical role in driving change management initiatives enhancing systems and processes and aligning operations with the Foundations strategic goals.

This position leads the financial management and operations units supervises a high-performing team of professionals and collaborates with consultants to ensure excellence in service delivery and accountability.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments

• Audits monitors organizes and updates fiscal records reports and affiliated materials

• Drafts basic communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit

• Audits or processes transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules regulations and policies

• Answers general fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences

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The mission of the UWSP University Advancement Division is to strengthen relationships with university stakeholders and manage engagement by telling the UWSP story and fundraising activities to secure resources and support for the universitys mission and vision. University Advancement works to increase the resources available to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point by generating philanthropic interests and volunteer support. University Advancement oversees activities of the UWSP Alumni Association Major Gift Officers development and the UWSP Foundation.

Within University Advancement the Advancement Services Department manages in-house operations related to fund management gift receipting fund reporting accounting and scholarship program oversight.

Compensation:

$90000-$110000 annually based on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Business Administration or relevant education experience and knowledge.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit operations fund management or higher education administration.
• Strong understanding of scholarship management systems.
• Proven ability to supervise a large and diverse team including but not limited to: ongoing personnel temporary staff consultants etc.
• Excellent communication - both verbal and e-communications.
• Solid understanding of budgeting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
• Knowledge of accounting and operational standards (tax laws reporting general compliance etc.)
• Proven time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability of successful Foundation mergers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit operations fund management or higher education administration.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Management.
• Proven skillset of leading change management.
• Familiarity with CASE VSE Gift Attainment and Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud NXT/Raisers Edge/Financial Edge database and other advancement and fundraising software platforms.
• Understanding of Charter Agreements.
• Familiarity with Philanthropy.
• Knowledge of higher education institution operations.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/30/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

- Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application you are unable to edit it so please be sure to include all application materials.

Contact Information:

Name: Brandin Helmers Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .

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The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.