Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Community Partnership
Position Is Open Until Filled

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a strategic vision for development and alumni relations and implement that vision through collaborative leadership with the Chancellor, UW-Parkside Foundation, and the UW-Parkside Alumni Association.
• In collaboration with the Chancellor and the UW-Parkside Foundation, develop annual fundraising targets and a strategic plan to meet established goals. Goals build on essential fundraising strategies and programs, including Major and Principal Gifts, Annual Giving, Corporate Philanthropy, Alumni Engagement and Giving, Planned Giving, and premier donor and prospect engagement events and activities.
• Serve as the principal gift officer for UW-Parkside focused on successfully closing major gifts that serve to transform the university.
• Serves as an adviser to the Chancellor on UW System, state and federal rules and regulations regarding philanthropic giving and development operations within the state of Wisconsin.
• Serve as liaison and advisor to the Chancellor and cabinet on the annual Foundation governance calendar and activities, including fundraising reports, financial reporting, and annual internal and independent audits.
• Advisor to the Chancellor and cabinet on communications, public relations, and legislative liaison topics.
• Prepare or direct comprehensive reports and provide oversight for activities related to identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts and fundraising campaigns in support of the strategic goals of the University.
• Coordinate the development of strategic fundraising programs with each of the academic deans and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost to include major gift identification, solicitation, and stewardship, as well as planned alumni and prospect cultivation events and activities.

• Build relationships with personal and professional contacts to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with community leaders, business leaders, alumni, parents, and donors to meet the university's strategic fundraising goals.
• Serve as a representative for the University (and the Chancellor, as needed), interacting with donors, alumni, constituents, and the general public at internal and external functions both in and out of state as required to meet University fundraising goals.
• Serve as primary liaison with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation.
• Set goals and prepare regular reports on donations, visits, contacts, projects, and major gifts for the Chancellor and the UW-Parkside Foundation.
• Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects.
• Advancement and fundraising initiatives with attention to major gift donors, prospects, alumni, and premier fundraising events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least ten years of progressively responsible managerial/leadership experience in a complex organization
• Demonstrable success soliciting and closing major and principal gifts
• Demonstrated success leading advancement, development, community, and/or fundraising initiatives
• Demonstrated skill in fostering effective relationships with stakeholders at the University and the public
• Demonstrated experience in crafting and presenting high-profile communications and presentations

The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree and experience in at least two of the following program areas: individual giving, annual giving, corporate and foundation philanthropy, comprehensive campaign planning, and planned giving.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/  

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Review of Applications

Applications received by 6/1/2024 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

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