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Associate Vice President for Advancement Administration

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Associate Vice President for Advancement Administration ( AVP ) is a senior member of the division’s Executive Team and provides strategic leadership for the division’s infrastructure and resource deployment (broadly defined). As chief operations officer, the AVP will drive efficiency, effectiveness, and quality by enhancing the coherence and integration of core service functions, administering resources strategically and creatively, and cultivating a robust talent management program.
The AVP will provide leadership in best practices and is responsible for the development and execution of policies, guidelines and procedures including, but not limited to, gift acceptance, counting and reporting standards, prospect management, naming and recognition, donor recognition and acknowledgment, gift and endowment reporting, advancement communications, staff performance management, and human resources related guidelines.
This position has no direct solicitation responsibilities but works closely with the leadership of division to meet the overall fund development goals of the university.

About UB
The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s or other advanced degree required.

• A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible administrative experience in a university setting or an equivalently complex institution including goal setting, creating new programs and managing a budget; a minimum of 5 years managing or leading a team, including mentoring and developing staff.

• Campaign experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with internal and external members of the university constituency; sensitivity to long-term relationship building and stewardship.

• Ability to work as a successful member of a senior management team; excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills; a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality required.

• Leadership skills to lead a dynamic team.

• Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

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University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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