Associate Vice President for Development
- Employer
- Rice University
- Location
- Houston, TX
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Alumni Relations & Development
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications
Work ScheduleMonday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition SummaryReporting to and working with the vice president for Development and Alumni Relations, the associate vice president provides leadership, evaluation, and mentoring to the individual giving program, coordinating efforts to maximize philanthropic support as Rice University launches into a major campaign. The AVP is a main point of contact with campus leadership, working to develop philanthropic and fundraising strategies, managing the participation of deans and other university leaders in philanthropy, and preparing them for prospect meetings and solicitations. As a senior member of the fundraising team, this person is a member of the principal gifts team and manages a portfolio of major and principal gifts prospects capable of gifts at the $1M+ level. As a senior leader in the division, this position serves on the division’s leadership team and the campaign steering committee in an effort to maintain and improve the efficiency of Development and Alumni Relations’ work while continuing to advance an already excellent donor experience.
The search firm of WittKiefer is accepting inquiries and applications for this position: https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/associate-vice-president-development/.
All materials, inquiries, etc. should be sent electronically via e-mail to Rice University’s consultants, Mercedes Chacón Vance and Lisa Meyer at RiceAVPDev@wittkieffer.com.
Master’s degree.
Experience Required10 years or moreType of ExperienceSuccessful major gift (front-line) fundraising experience; at least three years of experience leading a team of development professionals and working with deans, faculty and senior administrators in fundraising initiatives.
Substitution for Experience RequirementEducation may not be substituted for the experience requirement.Experience PreferredFive or more years fundraising experience at an institution of higher education; experience working on a significant fundraising campaign within a higher education institution; experience as a regional and school-based fundraising officer.
License/Certification RequiredValid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years.
License/Certification PreferredSkills Required- Strong leadership and strategic management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Ability to manage a large number of fundraising activities simultaneously
- Ability to engage and motivate groups of diverse individuals
- Excellent ability to understand customer needs and show good judgment and diplomacy
- Demonstrated fundraising and/or project experience
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni/donors and projects to which they are assigned
INTERNAL: The incumbent will be in personal contact with all areas of the campus in person, by telephone, and electronically. Will have extensive contact and occasional travel with upper-level administrators.
EXTERNAL: The incumbent will be in personal contact with a wide-range of volunteers, prospects, donors, and alumni.
Physical DemandsNo unusual requirements.
Working ConditionsMust be able to travel out-of-town alone up to 30% of time and drive an automobile. This position will require some evening and weekend work.
Essential PersonnelPosition is not considered essential during a campus emergency.
Rice University Standard of CivilityServes as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.
Security SensitiveYes Special Instructions to ApplicantsThe search firm of WittKiefer is accepting inquiries and applications for this position: https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/associate-vice-president-development/.
All materials, inquiries, etc. should be sent electronically via e-mail to Rice University’s consultants, Mercedes Chacón Vance and Lisa Meyer at RiceAVPDev@wittkieffer.com.
- Provides strategies, leadership and direction on fund-raising and support programs that have university wide impact
- Oversees the planning and implementation of large scale, multiple fund-raising programs
- Participates in University wide succession planning and talent management initiatives for development staff
- Manages a portfolio of high-level prospects
- Manages and supports staff and provides oversight, guidance, strategic advice, training and mentorship
- Performs all other duties as assigned
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