Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development works closely with university senior administrators, department leadership and advancement colleagues to raise the necessary support for identified priorities. He/she manages a portfolio of approximately 70-90 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for those prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits gifts primarily in excess of $25,000, and coordinates effective donor stewardship. The Assistant VC provides leadership and strategic guidance to a 5-7 director of development fundraising staff. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, and serves as a member of the senior leadership team.


Minimum Education/Experience:
Master’s degree required. Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible development experience, with success as both a manager and frontline fundraiser, ideally in a higher education setting. Travel required; some evenings and weekends required


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven ability to provide leadership, management, and strategic direction for staff and fundraising goals.
Must possess a leadership style that creates strong teams who are motivated and focused on achieving goals.
Demonstrated success as a major gift and principal gift fundraiser.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skill.
Possesses a thorough understanding of the spectrum of fundraising programs, including annual giving, planned/deferred giving, capital campaigns, and individual, corporate, and foundation gifts.

A demonstrated ability to manage details, efficient work habits, and flexibility. Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.




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