Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development

Position Overview The Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Development reports to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and serves on the CU Boulder Advancement leadership team. The AVC for Development leverages deep expertise in higher education, development, philanthropy, leadership, and management to pursue and achieve CU Boulder Advancement’s ambitious fundraising and engagement goals. Duties and Responsibilities Oversight and Leadership for Specific Fundraising Efforts: Supports the development and oversight of fundraising and engagement strategies and operational plans for parent giving, campuswide programs, chancellor initiatives, industry and foundation relations, campus institutes, and gift planning. Oversees parent giving and fundraising for campuswide programs, including support for the Division of Enrollment Management (scholarships and financial aid), Division of Student Life, and Office of Undergraduate Education, focusing on campus fundraising priorities, revenue productivity, and stewardship. Partners with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement to develop and deploy fundraising strategies for select Chancellor initiatives. Oversees Advancement’s campuswide Industry and Foundation Relations team, leveraging campus, community, public‑private partner and government relationships to increase strategic partnerships and maximize support of CU Boulder’s key research and education areas. Oversees the advancement teams supporting the twelve campus institutes, focusing on campus fundraising priorities, revenue productivity, and stewardship. Serves as the primary CU Boulder Advancement leadership liaison to the CU System Advancement’s Gift Planning team. Monitors and contributes toward alignment and division‑wide fundraising and engagement goals. Consults with campus leadership to achieve aligned outcomes and aligns campuswide campaign efforts with unit‑specific activities. Establishes and adheres to annual operating budgets, ensuring programs operate in a fiscally prudent and productive manner. Fundraising Strategy and Execution: Manages a portfolio of principal gift ($3M+) and major gift ($50K+) prospects; the portfolio is defined by the AVC for Development. Identifies, leads, and pursues fundraising strategies aligned with institutional priorities and campaign goals. Partners with Advancement and campus leadership to define annual and multi‑year fundraising goals at the unit and campus level, identifying opportunities to grow philanthropic revenue through integrated approaches. Pursues innovative development strategies, monitoring and deploying industry trends to maximize revenue opportunities. Management Responsibilities: Manages and mentors advancement leaders overseeing units within the AVC for Development alignment (4–8 direct/indirect reports). Provides reports, feedback, supports annual performance reviews, identifies career growth opportunities, recognizes productivity, and navigates personnel issues. Serve on Advancement Leadership Team: Actively participates to support the evolution, improvement, and productivity of the division’s strategic priorities. Might serve as the Advancement division’s representative for special committees, projects, searches, and professional organizations. Works closely with the CU Boulder Advancement leadership team to increase fundraising and engagement results. Coordinates and leads regular meetings with campus leadership to foster a strategic and collaborative approach. Communicates and upholds campus and division values to support a positive and productive culture. Qualifications Master’s degree, J.D., or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree and/or relevant certifications preferred. Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, development, or a related field, including supervisory responsibility and substantive major and principal gift fundraising experience. Demonstrated success developing and implementing fundraising strategies that result in measurable revenue growth. Proven track record securing and managing major gifts ($50K+) and principal gifts ($3M+). Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively across a complex organization. Strong leadership, mentoring, and staff development skills. Experience managing and mentoring advancement program leadership, preferably within higher education fundraising. Demonstrated cross‑cultural competencies and emotional intelligence to engage diverse constituencies. Forward‑thinking, solutions‑oriented, able to navigate nuanced situations and build consensus. Strong commitment to equity leadership practices and advancing equitable outcomes. Exceptional written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and trustworthiness. Experience collaborating with executive leadership to advance institutional strategic priorities preferred. Experience leading or overseeing functions such as parent giving, campus‑wide initiatives, chancellor priorities, industry relations, foundation relations, or campus institutes preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Copilot 365 and Teams, Salesforce or comparable donor management systems, Zoom, LinkedIn, and ChatGPT.edu. Compensation The anticipated hiring range for this position is $215,000 – $235,000. The final salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity, and must fall within the advertised range. Signing bonus and relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates, in accordance with CU policies and procedures. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Application Process The University of Colorado Boulder invites nominations and applications or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the college. Applications must include a cover letter, résumé or curriculum vitae, and a list of references. For full consideration, submit materials to the Parker Executive Search website by July 8, 2026. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. Daniel Parker, Vice President and Managing Director – View email address on click.appcast.io DeLaina Sarden, Principal – View email address on click.appcast.io Gray McGee, Associate – contact email as above Parker Executive Search – View phone number on click.appcast.io Posting Contact Information Name: DeLaina Sarden Email: View email address on click.appcast.io EEO Statement In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any material you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #J-18808-Ljbffr