Vice President for University Advancement

Vice President for University Advancement

Job Type Full-time Description

Job ID

MJ9991-4011-1684

Position Classification

FT Administrator – Major Director

Position Summary

The Vice President for University Advancement is responsible for
leading the University’s development, alumni relations and
marketing and communications programs in order to build awareness
of the University and secure philanthropic resources necessary to
sustain and advance its mission. The Vice President works closely
with the President to define and achieve advancement goals,
including current and future fundraising campaigns. The Vice
President has overall responsibility for the operation and success
of all development programs (annual giving, major gifts, planned
giving, corporate and foundation giving), advancement systems,
alumni relations, and marketing and communications (print and
electronic communications, media relations, community relations and
marketing and image development). The Vice President is responsible
for a portfolio of top major gift prospects and serves as the staff
liaison to the Board of Trustees’ University Advancement
Committee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and manage a team of advancement professionals
  who will plan and execute integrated and innovative programming in
  their respective areas.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive
  plan to meet the University’s fundraising goals, including Annual
  Giving, Major Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Giving, and Planned
  Giving, which includes strategies, metrics and management
  reports.
• Oversee the management and achieve the goals of the current
  Bridge Campaign.
• Develop and implement plans for future comprehensive or
  targeted fundraising campaigns.
• Provide support to the President on his strategic advancement
  agenda and assist him with his portfolio of prospects to secure
  leadership gifts.
• Assist the President in building the fundraising capacity and
  performance of the Board of Trustees, along with their volunteer
  involvement in campaigns.
• Oversee the development and implementation of plans to inform
  and engage alumni and other key constituents in purposeful and
  productive ways that support the University’s mission and strategic
  plans.
• Provide oversight and support to the marketing and
  communication programs to achieve their goals in image development,
  print and electronic communications, media relations and marketing
  support of student recruitment.
• Manage a portfolio of top major gift prospects, including their
  cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, developing relationships
  that will maximize donor giving over time.
• Oversee the engagement of University leadership (Provost, Vice
  Presidents and Deans) in University Advancement activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean of the School of Dentistry
  to ensure that the School’s fundraising goals are achieved.
• Oversee the preparation of the University Advancement budget
  and ensure that resources are used productively.
• Serve as a member of the President’s Council and work
  collaboratively to plan and achieve the University’s strategic
  plans.
• Serve as liaison to the University Advancement Committee of the
  Board of Trustees.
• Ensure that all University Advancement programs reflect the
  University’s Catholic identity and the values of its founders, the
  Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Society of Jesus.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven to ten years experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher
  education; advanced degrees preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the principles and best practices of
successful advancement programs with 10 years of experience
preferred, including a minimum of five years in non-profit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Proven track record of leading and managing successful
   advancement programs, preferably in higher education, including
   successful comprehensive campaigns.
2. Affinity with the mission and values of the University of
   Detroit Mercy.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with various constituencies and
   departments, especially leaders of academic units and departments
   of athletics and facilities.
4. Demonstrated success in soliciting and obtaining major
   gifts.
5. The Vice President should be able to travel throughout Michigan
   and out-of-state

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with
no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight
objects (1 to 10 pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a
normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 Am – 5:00 Pm

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to
provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our
valued employees. We offer our employees the following
benefits:

• Medical –

  o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider
  network.

• Dental –

  o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents.

  o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM.

• Vision –

  o Exams and lenses every 12 months.

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  offered.
• Employee Assistance Program –

  o Provided to everyone in your household.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Life and AD&D

  o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.

• Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident
  insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and
  children.
• Retirement Plan –

  o UDM provides matches up to 8%

  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and
  three references. Application review will begin immediately and the
  position will remain open until filled.

  Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University,
  University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution
  of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the
  Americas and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified
  candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission,
  diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of
  Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
  with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all
  backgrounds.

  To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2377748

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