Senior Associate Vice President, University Development

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State is seeking an exceptionally talented and leadership-level frontline fundraiser in the role of Senior Associate Vice President, University Development to oversee, establish, implement and guide the major gift fundraising efforts of the University. As a critical and influential member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

Reporting to the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, the Senior Associate Vice President will serve on the Office of University Development (OUD) leadership team. This senior development position will require a candidate with extraordinary experience and vision. This role is responsible for the management of campus, college, and central fundraising units and will provide strategic direction on management issues and major gift strategy development. The Senior Associate Vice President, University Development will also:

• Work closely with University leadership including the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations to direct and lead fundraising initiatives across the Division;
• Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, through excellent informal and formal communications, and serve as a role model for the Division's commitment to this objective;
• Help identify and contribute to overall OUD and University fundraising goals by serving as collegial and thoughtful team leader and coach who will work with partners across the University;

• Direct and assist Assistant Vice Presidents of University Development and their units with the engagement of their identified prospect pools and pipelines of prospects for immediate and long-term cultivation;
• Guide Assistant Vice Presidents of University Development and their units in the development of annual goals, plans, and budgets for a comprehensive, strategy-driven fundraising program;
• Identify, cultivate and solicit major and principal gifts on behalf of the University;
• Serve as an ambassador for the University and its priorities and values with donors, alumni and volunteers.

This position typically requires a master's degree or higher and 15 years or more of combined major gifts and related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will also have:

• A proven track record in staff management, especially managing through metrics and analysis;
• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;
• The ability to execute strategies at the college and unit levels;
• Direct experience in major and principal gift-level fundraising;
• Significant leadership experience in a higher education institution of considerable organizational complexity;
• Experience in managing and leading goal-oriented teams and in planning development strategies, including personnel and budgetary management;
• Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within higher education;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with a particular sensitivity to sophisticated, high-net worth audiences;
• A collaborative approach to leadershipas the Senior Associate Vice President interacts with a variety of University constituents in order to maximize the performance of assigned team members;
• The ability to work productively with colleagues, volunteers and the University's academic leadership;
• Diplomacy, tact, outstanding communication, and interpersonal skills, along with unquestioned integrity, are essential;
• Demonstrated success in managing individuals and teams;
• A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position's duties and a valid driver's license are required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required.

DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education-and philanthropy-to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu.

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