Associate Vice Chancellor, University Development and Alumni Relations (Deadline Extended)

Essential Job Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provides strategic vision for alumni relations, implementing that vision through collaborative leadership with the Chancellor and UW-Parkside Foundation.
• Develop annual fundraising targets and develop a strategic plan to meet established goals, in collaboration with the Chancellor and the UW-Parkside Foundation. Goals build on essential fundraising strategies and programs to include: Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Corporate Engagement, Alumni Engagement and Giving, Planned Giving and premier donor and prospect engagement events.
• Serves as an adviser to the Chancellor on UW System, state and federal rules and regulations regarding philanthropic giving and development operations within the state of Wisconsin.
• Serve as liaison and advisor to Chancellor and cabinet on annual Foundation governance calendar and activities including fundraising reports, financial reporting as well as annual internal and independent audits.
• Prepares or directs comprehensive reports and conducts special research projects and assists the Chancellor in identifying, cultivating and securing major gifts in support of the strategic goals of the University.
• Coordinates the development of strategic fundraising programs with each of the four the academic deans and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost to include major gift identification, solicitation and stewardship as well as well-planned alumni and prospect cultivation events and activities.

Donor and Constituent Relations

• Builds relationships with personal and professional contacts to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with community leaders, business leaders, alumni, parents, and donors to meet the strategic fundraising goals of the University.
• Serves as a representative for the University (and the Chancellor, as needed) interacting with donors, alumni, constituents, and general public at internal and external functions both in and out-of-state as required to meet University fundraising goals.
• Serves as primary liaison with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation.
• Sets goals and prepares regular reports on donations, visits, contacts, projects, and major gifts for the Chancellor and the UW-Parkside Foundation.

Development Operations

• Leads and manages daily operations with a team of direct and indirect reports overseeing the University Development staff and responsibilities.
• Oversees implementation of effective and efficient systems to lead development efforts and to ensure benefactors are acknowledged immediately to promote future charitable giving to promote the growth of relationships with existing donors and new donors. 
• Effectively manages and facilitates scheduling for the Chancellor’s involvement in advancement and fundraising initiatives with attention to major gift donors, prospects, alumni and premier fundraising events.
• Ability and affinity for working with leadership across institutional divisions to achieve mission-driven institutional objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuasively articulate the vision, mission and goals of UW-Parkside; to interact effectively with diverse constituents; to represent the university with integrity.
• Possess the creativity required to introduce new ideas and incremental change.
• Maturity, perspective, and credibility necessary to influence university administrators and as well as key alumni and stakeholders.

Standards of Performance

• Overall thoroughness, organization, accuracy of record keeping.
• Adequacy, timeliness, and accuracy related to benefits certification processes.
• Timeliness of meeting goals.
• Willingness to make suggestions and soundness of those suggestions.
• Soundness of judgment and operational decisions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while being responsive to University personnel.
• Timely and effective communication of problems and opportunities. This includes the responsibility for identifying and communicating information of importance as soon as possible.
• Integrity in dealing with customers, students, vendors, employees, and management.
• Punctuality, attendance, effective use of time, and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of philanthropy, higher education and fundraising programs and related strategies with the proven ability to collaborate and organize fundraising activities effectively, prioritizing prospects and participating in high level strategy and gift discussions.
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising within public higher education including relevant policies and procedures; engaging with Chancellor’s Cabinet, Academic Deans and public university fundraising foundations and alumni associations.
• Considerable knowledge of and experience in project management, process improvement, budget preparation, and fiscal planning and ability to make informed data driven decisions.
• Strong supervisory, management and mentoring skills with experience in building and developing teams of motivated staff and volunteers.
• Ability to manage in a style that is imaginative, decisive, and proactive while remaining
• collegial, consultative, and open. 
• Ability to display leadership in higher education by taking on progressive responsibility.
• Ability to think strategically, establish short term and long term goals, and have a proven track record for effective follow through. 
• Ability or experience in proposal writing, grant writing, preparing financial and fundraising reports and effectively present information to senior leaders, public groups, donors, and the Foundation Board.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training And/or Certifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least ten years of progressively responsible managerial/leadership experience in a complex organization
• Demonstrated success leading Advancement, Development and/or Fundraising initiatives
• Experience in at least one or more of the following program areas: capital/individual giving, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and/or planned giving.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and skill to foster personal and effective relationships with diverse groups at the University and the public.

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• Demonstrated experience in crafting and presenting high profile communications and presentations.

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• CV/Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Official Transcripts upon hire

 

Review of Applications

Applications received by Wednesday, October 31st, 2018, are ensured full consideration. Position is open until filled.

 

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

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Transcripts will be required upon hire.