Associate Vice President for Advancement

Salary: $117,569.00 - $138,317.00 Annually
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: Winthrop University
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/23264.
Class Code:: UC61
Position Number:: 2027049S
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $117,569.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $138,317.00

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Associate Vice President for Advancement manages the university's major gift and planned giving operations and raises financial support for the university's educational mission by soliciting individuals and organizations for annual, major and planned gifts.

• Manages a portfolio of donors in order to develop and cultivate relationships with alumni and friends of the university.
• Solicits major and planned gifts of $25,000 or more for capital needs, special programs, scholarships and leadership gifts to the Winthrop Fund.
• Provides effective leadership and supervision of development officers through one-to-one coaching and team meetings and effective prospect management.
• Sets short- and long-term goals for the major gifts team.
• Oversees growth of the planned-giving program in consultation with the Vice President.
• Works closely with advancement services and stewardship teams to develop strategies for expanding the overall donor pipeline, increasing donor engagement and promoting special events for giving societies.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least five years of experience in fundraising or relevant non-profit organizational work, alumni relations, sales or related field.
• At least three years of experience in management or team leadership, including budgetary oversight and strategic planning.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and best practices of fundraising and capital campaigns.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Lead-by-example management style and demonstrated ability to empower, build and motivate individual performance while encouraging effective teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to embrace and promote effective change and to seek program growth and longer-term sustainability through entrepreneurial risk-taking.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity, political sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Sufficient technical ability to master required software.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education fundraising, preferably in major and planned giving.
• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising software.

Additional Comments

• Travel/Overtime Requirements: Travel required correlative to fundraising responsibilities.
• License/Certification: Valid driver's license.
• Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $117,569 - $138,317; actual salary depends on qualifications.
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• Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.