Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number S00195P Position Title Assistant Vice President, Development Department Adv - Development Position Status Full-Time Position Type Regular Months per Year 12 Months Work hours Start Date (For temporary positions only) End Date (For temporary positions only) Position Band/Level 170 = AP31 Pay Range Commensurate with experience Will Letters of Recommendation be required from references? No Ad Text

Job Summary

Skidmore College is seeking talented professionals to join its Advancement Division to help complete Creating Our Future: The Campaign for Skidmore and be part of efforts to substantially increase philanthropic support for the College’s mission. Please consider joining a team of 60 experienced staff who exemplify dedication, excellence, creativity, and enthusiasm.

The Assistant Vice President for Development is a seasoned leader/manager of fundraising teams in higher-education or similar not-for-profit institutions, and a successful fundraiser in their own right with demonstrated experience securing six- and seven-figure gifts.

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising and organizational strategies that will eventually drive $25M+ annually in philanthropic revenue for Skidmore through principal, major, and planned gifts from alumni, parents, and friends; and funding from foundations and corporations. The Assistant Vice President has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Development team, comprised of approximately 20 fundraising professionals in major gifts, principal gifts, gift planning, family philanthropy, and corporations and foundations. These include five direct reports, who are senior members of the Advancement Division.

The AVPD will manage a portfolio of major- and principal-gift capacity prospects and donors, including many of the College’s highest profile supporters.

The AVPD is a member of Advancement’s Executive Leadership Team, which is composed of the Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Advancement, the Executive Director for Alumni Relations/College Events, and the Executive Director for Advancement Operations/Prospect Development. The Assistant Vice President collaborates closely with these partners and their programs and teams to achieve divisional fundraising and engagement goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree. 8+ years of management and direct fundraising experience in higher ed or other not-for-profit organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated history/experience of
1.Securing six- and seven-figure gifts in higher education or similar not-for-profit organizations
2.Recruiting, managing, and retaining fundraising teams
3.Working successfully in a complex, fast-paced organization serving multiple stakeholders
4.Exceptional interpersonal communications skills and the ability to write persuasively and effectively for varied audiences
5.Building consensus and handling sensitive matters with tact, discretion, and humanity
6.Budget management

Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only) EEO Statement

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Special Instructions to Applicant

To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three references to include name, title, company, email address and telephone number of three professional references.

Documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5800

Posting Information

Posting Date 01/11/2019 Open Until Filled Closing Date Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/2558 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you first learn about this position?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • Inside Higher Education
   • LinkedIn
   • New York State Department of Labor
   • Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
   • Saratogian
   • Scholarly Hires
   • Skidmore Website
   • Times Union
   • Twitter
   • Career Fair
   • Invited by Department to Apply
   • Professional Conference
   • Professional journal/publication
   • Referred by Skidmore Employee
   • Other
2. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PhD or ABD
3. * Do you have at least 8 years of management and direct fundraising experience in higher ed or other not-for-profit organizations?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of Three References

Optional Documents