Job Details

Working Title : Vice President for University Advancement

Classification Title : Administrator IV

Priority Application Deadline : Sunday, March 24th @ 11 : 55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

The Vice President for University Advancement reports directly to the President. As the chief fundraising officer for Sacramento State, the incumbent plays a central role in leading the university's development operations with the purpose of maximizing philanthropic support for Sacramento State. The Vice President will design and implement the strategic vision for fundraising and alumni relations in alignment with the university's values, aspirations, and priorities.

The Vice President for University Advancement will provide leadership and direction for the Division of University Advancement, including university development, annual giving, alumni relations, principal gifts, advancement services, and stewardship. The Vice President serves on the University Foundation at Sacramento State Board and Alumni Board and will provide leadership to dedicated volunteers, alumni, and friends of the institution as the university raises funds to support its students and operations.

FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $21,500 per month - $23,334 per month. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CSU Classification Salary Range : $9,167 per month - $29,425 per month

Recruitment Type : Regular (At-Will)

Time Base : Full-Time

Work Hours : Monday–Friday, 8 .–5 .; weekends and evenings as needed.

Department Information

At Sacramento State, philanthropic support includes gifts (both cash and in-kind), pledges, grants from private foundations, and testamentary commitments through estate plans. Over 6,700 alumni, business and community supporters, and other friends of Sacramento State demonstrated their support for the University over the past year.

Our team works with faculty and staff across campus and with alumni and communities across the country to fund important projects and initiatives at Sacramento State — from improving access to higher education to building centers for innovation.

More information regarding University Advancement can be found here :

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and / or college.

Experience

• At least six to eight years of progressively responsible, hands-on leadership experience in a program of similar or greater complexity and scope.
• A successful record of fundraising and cultivating donors.
• Experience working directly with and managing the activities of a volunteer board, executive campaign committee, and other principal gift prospects.
• Experience working with and / or leading volunteers, including foundation, campaign, and alumni boards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proactive, strategic, forward-thinking, and visionary approach.
• Ability to integrate strategic activities across the department, institution, and community and forge partnerships therein.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the student-centric mission of Sac State with an appreciation of the diverse student population it serves and an understanding of its unique advancement and fundraising opportunities.
• Demonstrated focus and the intellectual capacity to effectively partner with the President, cabinet, deans, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong financial acumen; ability to manage complex budget portfolios.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills; ability to foster an inclusive work environment.
• An open, transparent, and collaborative approach; ability to understand the role of advancement within the broader context of the institution, especially concerning the University's commitment to be the Anchor University for the Sacramento region.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to navigate a complex environment, understand and relate effectively with diverse constituents, and partner in a sophisticated way with a wide ethnic, socio-economic, and generational demographic.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in a clear, consistent, and transparent manner to create shared goals and understanding.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents, including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Other

• Ability to attend off-site meetings and events as needed.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or other advanced degree from an accredited university and / or college.
• Experience successfully leading or managing a major comprehensive campaign in a higher education setting.
• Experience working within a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated history and successful track record of working effectively with leadership to build bridges within an institution or organization.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Note to Applicants :

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.