Associate Vice President, University Advancement Operations

Associate Vice President, University Advancement Operations

About the Company

Public education institution enriching student perspectives & driving improved student experiences to accelerate global change

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1871

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities

Specialties

• higher education
• undergraduate school
• and graduate school

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Advancement Operations to play a pivotal role in the stewardship and strengthening of its philanthropic and alumni engagement missions. The successful candidate will be the chief operational leader, with a focus on fiscal management, operations, and people leadership, rather than frontline fundraising. This executive will oversee core back-of-house functions, including finance, advancement services, CRM, annual giving, prospect research, and data services, ensuring fiscal integrity, systems effectiveness, and organizational excellence. The role is designed to support and enable fundraising and engagement efforts through strong internal operations, and the ideal candidate will have a background in finance, operations, or organizational administration, and will value mission-driven work and institutional stability. Key responsibilities for the Associate Vice President include leading and inspiring staff, acting as a strategic ally to University Relations, providing strategic oversight of the Foundation's operating budget, and leading the development and management of the Foundation's CRM. The role also involves identifying and implementing technology-driven strategies, overseeing the Annual Giving Program, and mentoring staff to foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of 5 years' of senior-level management experience, and a proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and professional teams. A Master's degree, fundraising campaign experience, and a background in higher education or not-for-profit sector are preferred. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, exceptional communication, and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President for University Advancement

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Operations
• Finance
• Data Management/Analytics