Assistant Vice Chancellor, Advancement Services

Position Summary The University of Denver seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services, providing enterprise leadership for the systems, data, and operational infrastructure that power fundraising and alumni engagement success. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor for advancement, the Assistant Vice Chancellor will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all advancement infrastructure functions, ensuring data integrity, supporting fundraising strategy, and driving data‑informed decision‑making across the advancement division. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent military certification/education and experience may substitute). 10 years of progressive advancement services experience. 5 years of experience managing personnel. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a university setting or similarly complex non‑profit environment. Experience leading advancement operations in higher education. Demonstrated success leading advancement services during a comprehensive campaign. Essential Functions Advancement Services Leadership Set the strategic vision and priorities for Advancement Services in alignment with institutional and advancement goals. Provide comprehensive leadership of Advancement Services, supporting the day‑to‑day functionality of a large and complex team of professionals. Directly supervises 5 FTEs and indirectly supervises over 14 employees. Lead the annual goal‑setting process for Advancement Services, including setting individual and team goals for staff. Effectively manage the operating budget and associated budgets under purview, monitoring transactions and participating in budget modeling and forecasting. Partner with senior leadership to anticipate future needs related to campaigns, growth, and donor engagement. Champion the strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation across advancement services, ensuring responsible, ethical, and compliant use of data and technologies. Provide leadership and oversight for all areas within Advancement Services to elevate the integrity of the advancement database and prospect development strategy, increasing accessibility of strategic data and analytics and improving internal processes. Integrate service centers across Advancement and develop a shared strategy for delivering exceptional support to the entire team. Partner with the University’s Controller to align fundraising, gift accounting, and stewardship of current and endowed funds with the University’s financial planning, policies, and practices. Strategic Team Management Gift & Records Administration Provide strategic oversight of gift processing, receipting, compliance, and data integrity functions. Ensure policies and practices align with industry standards (CASE, IRS) and institutional financial controls. Guide long‑term improvements in data governance, audit readiness, and operational efficiency. Prospect Development Shape the overall strategy for prospect identification, research, and pipeline development. Ensure alignment between prospect development efforts and fundraising priorities. Support the evolution of portfolio management and data‑informed prospect strategy. Advancement Information Systems Provide strategic leadership for Advancement Information Systems, ensuring technology priorities are aligned internally and represented within the strategic roadmaps of University IT, vendors, and institutional partners. Serve as the primary strategic liaison with University IT and technology partners to develop and execute a long‑term roadmap for advancement systems, data infrastructure, and digital innovation. Champion the foundation of Advancement’s technology ecosystem, ensuring effective stewardship, integration, and optimization of the CRM and related technologies. Guide the alignment of technology, data, and business processes across Advancement, coordinating initiatives through a shared divisional strategy. Drive innovation through thoughtful adoption of emerging technologies, automation, and AI‑enabled solutions to enhance constituent engagement, decision‑making, and organizational efficiency. Data Analysis & Analytics Champion the use of data and analytics to inform strategy and decision‑making across advancement. Guide development of predictive modeling, segmentation strategies, and performance metrics. Ensure analytics capabilities evolve to meet the needs of campaigns and emerging fundraising models. Strengthen data governance and reporting infrastructure. Reporting & Business Intelligence Ensure development of consistent, accurate, and actionable reporting frameworks. Oversee institutional reporting, benchmarking, and external survey participation (e.g., CASE, EAB). Support leadership with high‑level insights into fundraising performance, trends, and outcomes. University Citizenship Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit‑based advancement functions and campus colleagues to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices. Work with partners across campus to build partnerships. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to represent the University of Denver and its major initiatives in a variety of capacities; strong written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to foster and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and university officials. Demonstrated cultural competency; ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences and to communicate effectively across cultures. Working knowledge of project management principles and best practices. Understanding of basic accounting procedures, data collection, and complex relational databases. Working Environment Standard open office environment. Noise level is quiet to moderate. Non‑essential role. Essential employees must report to work, be on call, and/or work remotely if required to maintain critical functions during closures or emergencies. Physical Activities Ability to use a computer for an extended period. Occasionally required to move around the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance. This role is not required to operate an automobile, passenger van, UTV/ATV, or golf cart. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 10, 2026. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. Benefits The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass. Equal Opportunity Employer and EEO Statement The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. 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