Associate Vice President for Development, Schools & Colleges

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 100268
Title: Associate Vice President
Functional Title: Associate Vice President for Development, Schools & Colleges
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: VPUR-Development
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Associate Vice President for University Development (AVP) directs fundraising programs within the Schools & Colleges, including Athletics, the Smith School of Business, the College of Computer, Mathematical, & Natural Sciences, the A. James Clark School of Engineering, the College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences, the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, the College of Arts & Humanities, the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Information Studies, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, the School of Public Health, and the School of Public Policy. The AVP will be directly responsible for the management of the fundraising teams responsible for historically 70% of annual fundraising attainment.
The AVP plays the pivotal role in planning and executing the annual fundraising goal as well as university-wide fundraising campaigns, in partnership with the Vice President for University Relations and the Assistant Vice President for Central Development, as well as in close collaboration with the School/College Deans. The AVP will work closely with Deans and other campus leadership, developing fundraising priorities and strategies for their respective Units.
The AVP will establish ambitious fundraising goals and develop performance metrics for development units and staff, driving efficiency and maximizing philanthropic support. The AVP will utilize data analytics tools to identify trends and formulate strategies to drive the gift officer metrics framework. The AVP will work with development officers and campus partners to create and execute donor strategies; provide training and mentorship to fundraising staff; and maintain their own portfolio of high-level prospects.
The AVP will encourage collaboration and interdependence between University Development and the Alumni Association to maximize synergy in outreach and engagement efforts. The AVP will also play a lead role for University Relations with the University of Maryland College Park Foundation Board of Trustees, and will be responsible for the development committee of the University of Maryland College Park Foundation Board of Trustees.
The AVP will represent the University before multiple internal and external constituencies. They will report directly to the Vice President (VP) of University Relations and serve on the VP’s Senior Leadership team.
The AVP will travel approximately 20% of the time and have the availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary for events, donor meetings, and programs. The AVP will represent the University before multiple internal and external constituencies.
This position will require the availability to work nights and weekends and travel approximately 20% of the time.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Masters degree required.


Experience:
  • A minimum of 15 years of fundraising experience, preferably in higher education; including supervising and managing staff, budget management, personnel services, developing and implementing annual goals; significant experience managing and working with high level donors, experience in fundraising and capital campaign, developing and implementing special events.
  • Successful fundraising track-record and strength in developing thoughtful donor strategies in a complex organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge and understanding of philanthropy and fundraising.
  • Strong leadership, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with fundraising software and analytical tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully engage and motivate diverse groups of individuals at all levels, including staff, alumni and volunteers.
  • Familiarity with performance metrics and accountability measures and how to apply them to motivate and empower staff and educate stakeholders about the essentials of fundraising.
  • Experience in strategic planning and a commitment to, and understanding of, the building steps for taking a research university’s advancement program to a new level of success.
  • Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with the University’s leaders, colleagues, volunteers, donors, faculty, and staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop cultivation and successful solicitation strategies.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Knowledge of university personnel policies and procedures is desirable.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off ; Tuition Remission ; Health , Dental , Vision and Prescription coverage; Retirement benefits ; Family Care ; and more .
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Salary commensurate with experience starting at $300,000.
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Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Traditional office environment with availability to work evenings and weekends for events and programs. Availability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
Posting Date: 03/15/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 04/29/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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