Vice Chancellor For Institutional Advancement

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Six and seven-figure major gift closing
Multi-year strategic fundraising plan development
Managing advancement teams and operations
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement to lead its fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advancement leadership, particularly in higher education, and a proven record of securing major gifts. **

Job Summary

  • The Vice Chancellor serves as the chief fundraising officer responsible for transforming the institutional culture and significantly growing operational revenue.
  • This role requires developing and implementing a multi-year strategic fundraising plan that supports student scholarships, endowed faculty positions, and research initiatives.
  • The successful candidate will lead efforts to cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation support while partnering with internal stakeholders to align strategies with Preeminence 2030.

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** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement to lead its fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advancement leadership, particularly in higher education, and a proven record of securing major gifts. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Six and seven-figure major gift closing
  • Multi-year strategic fundraising plan development
  • Managing advancement teams and operations
  • Donor cultivation and stewardship execution
  • Aligning philanthropy with institutional priorities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience at public land-grant institutions
  • Understanding of HBCU mission and legacy
  • Leading multi-million-dollar capital campaigns
  • AI-enhanced platform utilization for analytics
  • Grant proposal writing experience

Key Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited institution
  • Minimum five years of progressive advancement leadership experience
  • Demonstrated record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work required

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