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Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Employer
Texas Lutheran University
Location
Seguin, Texas

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Texas Lutheran University seeks applicants for a Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations.  Reporting directly to the President as a strategic advisor, the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations is the chief fundraiser and advancement officer who serves on the University’s executive leadership team (President’s Cabinet) and manages a broad team of development professionals to ensure advancement priorities to support and fund the institution's future ambitions. The team overseen by this vice president has two primary responsibilities:  (1) to secure private philanthropic funds and other resources to advance the strategic plan of the university and (2) to build long-lasting relationships with alumni, community, and other key stakeholder constituents. This position partners closely with the President and also serves as a liaison with the University’s Board of Regents to raise, invest, budget, and steward private contributions.

 

The work of this vice president includes, but is not limited to, responsibilities connected to University-wide planning and budgeting; alumni relations; corporate and foundation partnerships; sponsored programs; community and church relations; special event planning; campus giving; and advisory boards.

 

As a senior leader on campus, this vice president is expected to visible and involved in a variety of campus events and activities and to advance a spirit of philanthropy and service internally and externally.

 

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

 

  • Creates strategic plan to implement, manage, coordinate and evaluate advancement, fundraising, and development initiatives for the entire University.
  • Creates strategic plan to implement, manage, and evaluate the university’s comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
  • Cultivates, maintains, and stewards relationships with major gift donors, stakeholders, and prospects.
  • Designs revenue-generating strategies to support the University’s strategic plan.
  • Directs, executes, monitors, and evaluates an ambitious fundraising agenda and an integrated external relations program.

 

 

Management and Supervision of Advancement Team

 

  • Hires, supervises and evaluates all lead institutional advancement staff members.
  • Ensures effective and efficient research, relationship management, and other advancement systems.
  • Recommends and implements policy, budget, and personnel administration for multiple advancement/development operating units, overseeing, and administering the allocation of funds within and among the units.
  • Develops mechanisms to facilitate effective financial performance and accountability.

 

 

External Relations

 

  • Creates, activates, and manages the University's relationship with the local, state, and national constituencies including, but not limited to: government officials and appointees, community leaders and organizations, corporate leaders and partners, and NGOs.
  • Represents the University in community service activities and attendance at University events.
  • Represents the University to a variety of external constituencies including volunteers, donors, alumni, government officials and partners, as well as communications to and engagement with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Travels and participates in business, advancement, public relations/marketing, and educational organizations.

 

Board Relations

 

  • Provides leadership management and strategic support for activities and initiatives of the Board of Regents, especially as they relate to revenue-generating strategic programs and partnerships.
  • Working with the President, serves as a liaison to the Board of Regents, developing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with key volunteers involved in development, endowment management, advocacy, and community relations activities on behalf of the campus.

 

Presidential Initiatives and Internal Strategic Advising

 

  • Serves as senior advisor to the President on a wide range of supporting issues, including but not limited to long-range planning, development, and implementation of programs designed to enhance understanding of the University among public and private constituencies.  This work includes development and implementation of strategies to effectively integrate the University’s development efforts with the institution’s academic goals and activities.
  • Strategically engages faculty to generate external funds to support their academic units, students, scholarship, and creative initiatives.
  • Provides and creates programmatic support for and implementation of all Presidential initiatives.

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

Manages each subordinate supervisor who is accountable for employees in Development and Alumni Relations. Is responsible for staff who support annual funds, planned gifts, major gifts, gift accounting, database coordination, grant writing, alumni association support, sponsored research (grants, contracts, cooperative agreements), sponsorships, pro-bono and in-kind services acknowledgements, scholarship/endowment stewardship, board of regents and advisory board support; and Federal, State, and Municipal Relations. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

 

 

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

The Vice President must have:

  • Experience in planning, executing, and successfully completing a major strategic comprehensive campaign with capital projects.
  • *At least five years of progressive and seasoned leadership and supervisory experience in development work, including a track record of soliciting and closing large gifts.
  • Successfully managed an advancement/fundraising operation in a higher education setting.
  • Demonstrated an appreciation for well-coordinated alumni relations and development programs.
  • Ability to inspire faculty and staff and instill confidence in development efforts.
  • Organized multiple and simultaneous successful development projects and initiatives in a timely way.
  • Demonstrated self-motivation, creativity, and initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills, poise, diplomacy, honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective.
  • Understand and support the mission and strategic plan of Texas Lutheran University

 

 

Preferred Qualifications Include (but are not limited to)

  • A track record of soliciting and closing gifts of seven figures or more.
  • A track record of securing major corporate donations, sponsorships, and contributions.
  • A proven ability to cultivate and foster long-term donor relationships.
  • *A proven ability to expand and grow prospects and donor bases.

 

 

Education

A bachelor’s degree is required for this role, and an advanced degree is preferred.

Active membership and credentials in appropriate fundraising and development entities are preferred.

 

Texas Lutheran University

Benefits are competitive.  Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. The University has been consistently recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking second on the list for “Best Value,” and fifth overall.  This is the eighth consecutive year TLU has been featured on the “Best Value” rankings.  Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a top 20 regional college for Social Mobility—the fourth year the university has appeared in this category.  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).  Texas Lutheran University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University.  Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.  For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application demonstrating appropriate qualifications and experience to fulfill the responsibilities outlined, along with a resume or curriculum vita, and contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers).  Materials should be submitted electronically to humanresources@tlu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made.

Organization

WORKING AT TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

First and foremost, Texas Lutheran University faculty and staff work with students to ensure they receive an exceptional education embedded with new challenges and personal connections that prepare them to go out and serve the world with meaning and purpose. When we hear from our alumni, they tell us over and over again how much of a difference a professor made in their lives and gave them confidence at critical times during their college experience. This is what we mean by Learn Boldly and Live to Inspire.

What is Important to us:

We are inclusive. Our diversity is our strength

We serve a diverse student body – 40% Hispanic, 10% African-American, and nearly 40% first-generation college students – with a wide range of political and social views. Our diverse and inclusive campus is the perfect environment to prepare students for the world they will work in.

We are deeply committed to serving our community

We partner and connect students with local organizations and employers so we can develop ongoing and meaningful interactions that allow us to serve and be served by our community in the fullest sense.

We prepare students for roles they haven’t yet envisioned

We know today’s students will change jobs, even careers, many times throughout their lives and many of the jobs they will hold do not yet exist. For this reason, we teach our students to be adaptable and make sure they understand how to transfer and apply what they learn in their math class to their psychology or history class as well.

We offer a holistic education of mind, body, and spirit

As a community of learning and faith, we instill in our students a sense of what it means to be part of a diverse, faith-based university. Our Lutheran heritage connects us to tenets of academic freedom, critical inquiry, inclusivity, joy, and a holistic education of mind, body, and spirit.

We believe all students should be able to afford a small, private college experience.

Generous academic and need-based aid coupled with a high value experience are vital components of an education that is worth the investment and is therefore affordable for students and families. We reward students for their academic achievements through The TLU Promise and also support students who have financial need through millions of dollars awarded in institutional grants each year.

The TLU Academic Experience

We offer 27 majors, 37 minors, more than 60 specializations, four graduate programs, and 12 pre-professional programs. Our most popular majors are Business, Accounting (5-year master’s program), Education, Kinesiology, Athletic Training (5-year master’s program), Biology, Physics and Applied Physics (Pre-Engineering), Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Math, Computer Science, Music, and Dramatic Media (Theatre & Film).

We have a proven track record in preparing students for health-related graduate programs and careers. Our health-related pre-professional programs include Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Science, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.

With classes averaging 19 students, our professors challenge, mentor, and form personal connections with their students.

Undergraduate research opportunities are readily available for students – even as early as freshman year – who want to pursue research with a professor and present at professional conferences or our annual Student Academic Symposium in the spring.

Our general education curriculum, Compass, provides an important foundation for students to explore different disciplines and majors. At TLU, students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to outside activities while also focusing on competencies that employers look for in college graduates – Creative Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Citizenship and Ethics.

Serving our community is a core value for us. We place special emphasis on service learning and civic engagement, and the Jon and Sandra Moline Center for Servant Leadership coordinates a wide variety of activities to allow students to serve the larger community.

TLU Facts and Accolades

  • Private, four-year, liberal arts and sciences university
  • Located in the heart of South Central Texas just 35 miles from San Antonio and 50 miles from Austin
  • 27 majors, 37 minors, 4 graduate programs, and 12 pre-professional programs
  • Approximately 1,400 students
  • Hispanic-Serving Institution with a Latinx student population of nearly 40%
  • 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio with average class size of 19
  • Over 90% of full-time faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree
  • Over 95% of students receive financial aid
  • Over 40% of freshmen are first generation
  • One-third of students participate in athletics
  • 18 men’s and women’s Division III sports teams
  • 2020 U.S. News & World Report ranking as No. 2 “Best Value” for Colleges in the Western region
  • The Princeton Review: 2019 Best Western College
  • Great Colleges to Work For® by The Chronicle of Higher Education every year since

As a Lutheran institution of higher learning which serves a diverse community, our heritage grounds us in a belief that all people are beloved and fallible, that our lives are for the common good, and that we are called to be part of the unfolding justice and mercy of God. We are Committed To:

  • Equality - We promote a culture of mutual respect and strive to create opportunities for all.
  • Inclusion - We are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere that respects and celebrates contributions made by our diverse community members and their cultures.
  • Social Justice - We are called to work alongside people on the margins to empower them and to improve their quality of life.
  • Freedom - We value dialogue, difference, and debate in pursuit of knowledge and understanding that encourages growth and discovery.
  • Leadership Through Service - We value opportunities for growth as global citizens and leaders through service learning and civic engagement.

President’s Action Plan for Racial Justice

The President’s Cabinet is committed to initiating and leading meaningful change and tangible actions to address racial justice on our campus. Like the national movement taking place before our very eyes, TLU’s Action Plan for Racial Justice requires ongoing commitment and attention, beginning immediately. It will be revised and expanded as needed. It will intersect with TLU’s Strategic Plan for 2020-25 and the TLU Diversity Committee’s Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Driven by a moral rather than political imperative, our work will be organized in three main categories:

  1. Community Engagement and Conversation
  2. Changes in Institutional Structure and Leadership
  3. Focused Education and Programming
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Telephone
830-372-8002
Location
1000 W Court St
Seguin
TX
78155
US

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