Assistant Vice President, University Development

Penn State

State College, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Major gift fundraising experience
Staff management through metrics
Strategic planning for fundraising units
The Assistant Vice President will provide strategic leadership to the unit fundraising teams and serve on the Office of University Development's senior leadership team

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Vice President will provide strategic leadership to the unit fundraising teams and serve on the Office of University Development's senior leadership team.
  • This role is responsible for managing, overseeing, and mentoring Directors and Senior Directors of Development across select campuses and colleges.
  • Candidates must have a proven track record in staff management and direct major gift fundraising experience within a higher education institution.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Vice President will provide strategic leadership to the unit fundraising teams and serve on the Office of University Development's senior leadership team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising experience
  • Staff management through metrics
  • Strategic planning for fundraising units
  • Prospect pool engagement and cultivation
  • Budgetary and personnel management

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for higher education mission
  • Collaborative leadership approach
  • Sensitivity to high-net-worth audiences
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Experience in complex institutions

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or higher required
  • 12 years or more of combined major gifts experience
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Successful completion of background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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