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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICSPenn State has partnered with ZRG Aspen Leadership Group in the search for two Assistant Vice Presidents, Colleges, Campuses, and Units. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/8309.
Penn State is currently seeking a talented and leadership-level frontline fundraiser in the role of Assistant Vice President, Colleges, Campuses, Units (CCU) in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR) to assist with and help oversee, refine, 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 Associate Vice President, CCU, the assistant vice president will be a senior fundraising leader, serving on the CCU leadership team and will be among at least three Assistant Vice Presidents. This role is primarily responsible for providing strategic leadership to the College, Campus, and Unit fundraising teams within their purview and can take on special projects as requested by the Associate Vice President. This senior development position will require a candidate with extraordinary experience and vision. This role is responsible for the management, oversight and mentorship of Directors and Senior Directors of Development for select campuses, colleges, and University Park fundraising units and will provide strategic direction and leadership on management issues and major gift strategy development for those units. The Assistant Vice President, CCU will also:
- Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications, and serve as a role model for the Division's commitment to this objective;
- Contribute to overall CCU and University fundraising goals by serving as collegial and thoughtful team leader and coach who will work with partners across the University, including Intercollegiate Athletics and Penn State Health and College of Medicine;
- Assist units with their engagement of their identified prospect pools and pipelines of prospects for immediate and long-term cultivation;
- Assist units in the development of annual goals, plans, and budgets for a comprehensive, strategy-driven fundraising program;
- Identify, cultivate and solicit select 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.
The successful candidate will also have:
- A proven track record in staff management, especially managing through metrics and analysis;
- The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues;
- The ability to execute strategies at the college and unit levels;
- Direct major gift fundraising experience;
- 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;
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with a particular sensitivity to sophisticated, high-net worth audiences;
- A collaborative approach to leadership as the Assistant Vice Presidents interact 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.
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.
This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues:
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statecollege.comBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
