Associate VP- Advancement & Alumni Engagement

University of Houston System

$125K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized training in a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Advancement & Alumni engagement or similar area.
  • Strong understanding of alumni relations, fundraising, and donor management.
  • Proficient in developing strategic plans and overseeing program execution.
  • Ability to manage and lead cross-departmental collaboration effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee successful execution of University Advancement & Alumni Engagement programs.
  • Develop strategic plans for technology and resource management.
  • Plan and implement staff programs related to annual giving and donor stewardship.
  • Ensure compliance with university and state regulations in all policies and procedures.
  • Expand the Advancement division's impact and understanding of endowment processes.
  • Support effective fundraising and alumni relations as part of the senior leadership team.
  • Create executive reporting packages for the $1B campaign and broader engagement efforts.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative environment with senior leadership involvement.
  • Engagement with a wide network of alumni and donors.
  • Ability to impact the university's Advancement strategy directly.
  • Flexible scheduling and potential for innovative program development.
Full Job Description
Department: Constituent Engagement Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:

This position is for Internal Applicants ONLY.

The Associate Vice President of Engagement for the Division of Advancement & Alumni will provide management, direction, and leadership for acquiring and engaging all Advancement & Alumni constituents. Areas of oversight include Annual Giving, Engagement Communications, Donor Relations & Events, Donor Engagement, Gift Compliance & Management - Stewardship, Gift Administration, and Gift Agreements & Estates Administration.

1. Oversees the execution of successful University Advancement & Alumni Engagement programs.
2. Develops long and short-range strategic plans for technology, design strategies and identify resources needed for goals to be met.
3. Plans, develops, and implements staff programs including, annual giving, communications, events, gift compliance and stewardship.
4. Develops and implements policies and procedures and ensures compliance with university and state regulations.
5. Expands the Advancement division's impact and resources and enhances understanding of the endowment process.
6. Assists with the execution of successful fundraising and alumni relations plans, both as a member of the senior leadership team and through the support services under direction. 7. Implements executive reporting packages that meet the changing landscape of the $1 B campaign and expanding engagement programs.
8. Serves as an internal consultant, collaborator, and leader with colleagues in the Division of Advancement & Alumni and other internal departments, colleges and units to develop and maintain a strong university brand that encourages and celebrates engagement as donors, engaged communicators, experiential participants or volunteers
9. Performs other job related as needed.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

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