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Internal Recruitment :No
Working Title:Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development
Anticipated Hiring Range:Commensurate with Education and Experience
Work Schedule:Mon-Fri 8-5 with frequent travel, nights and some weekends
Job Location:Raleigh, NC
Department :University Development
About the Department:North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 37,000 high-performing students, 9,000 preeminent faculty and staff and 290,000 alumni. NC State is a research-extensive university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We’re also at the forefront of teaching and research in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines.
We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.
The mission of University Advancement is to secure support for NC State University in terms of dollars, service and engagement by delivering an integrated program of development, alumni relations, communications and marketing, and advancement services. Our objective is to build deep and long-term relationships with alumni and other stakeholders and partners that will ensure increased support to NC State in the future.
University Development is charged with raising philanthropic support for University goals and priorities that benefit our students, faculty, this campus and ultimately, the state of North Carolina.
The University invites applications and nominations for the Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development (Assistant VC), a position that will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Development
The Assistant Vice Chancellor will lead the University Development functions of Central Major Gifts, Gift Planning, and Corporate & Foundation Relations, while also providing guidance, support, and oversight as assigned, for college programs, under the shared-management principles in place as a result of cost-sharing partnerships with the colleges.
The Assistant VC will work with academic leadership, advancement leadership, and senior development staff to formulate and facilitate progress toward aggressive goals for the Central Development groups and with select Colleges/Units to increase overall private support in a strong and decentralized, yet highly collaborative fundraising organization. The Assistant VC may also manage a modest portfolio of major gift prospects and be accountable for meeting annual goals for activity and results.
The Assistant VC for University Development is responsible for ensuring that the University becomes and remains a leader among its peers in best practices in Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gift Planning, and Regional Development. The application of industry best practices customized to the unique characteristics of NC State’s organizational structure will result in ever-increasing levels of private support for the funding priorities of the University.
The Assistant VC will:
- Work with the Executive Directors of Central Development units and Colleges/Units as assigned, to review and establish accountability measures and leverage systems to track performance against goals.
- Consult with partners across campus around fundraising initiatives to maximize success.
- Collaborate with campus partners to understand the programs and priorities across the University and foster broad, coordinated involvement and cooperation in achieving fundraising goals to maximize philanthropic support for the University.
- Work with University Advancement and University Development leadership to plan for and build the fundraising capacity for the next campaign.
- Manage a modest portfolio of major gift prospects.
- Along with the Associate Vice Chancellor, evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising programs; lead in driving necessary enhancements, training, and changes to infrastructure and programs as assigned.
- Prioritizes and leads structured efforts to celebrate and recognize individual and collective fundraising accomplishments university-wide.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Attend a variety of events throughout the year.
- Occasional travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.
Requires a relevant post-baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.
Other Required Qualifications:- Ability to command credibility and respect in forming trusting relationships
- Unquestioned integrity
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities, preferably within a comprehensive development office
- Open and accessible interpersonal style
- Exceptional oral and written communications skills
- Unrelenting commitment to a collegial team approach
- Exceptional reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Openness to new ideas and ability to implement them
- Capacity to react and adapt to rapidly changing situations appropriately
- Superb organizational skills and the ability to work independently
- Excellent skill and understanding of technology as a tool and its applications in development
Comprehensive campaign involvement and experience in more than one of the functional areas of development, including Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gift Planning, and/or Regional Development.
Required License(s) or Certification(s):A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required:Yes
Commercial Driver's License required:No
Job Open Date:02/01/2024
Anticipated Close Date:Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:In addition to your application please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number:00107494
Position Type:SAAO Tier II
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.00
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID:082001 - University Development
AA/EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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