Associate Vice Chancellor for Gift Planning and Real Estate Management

Position Title
Associate Vice Chancellor for Gift Planning and Real Estate Management

Position Number
000961

Department
Gift Planning - 550550

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, with an advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of fundraising experience, preferably in higher education or experience in financial services, a legal profession or another relatable career field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in working with academic leaders, university administrators and volunteer boards.
• Willingness and ability to carry out the direction of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement.
• Demonstrated willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.

License/Certification Required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Gift Planning and Real Estate Management oversees The Office of Gift Planning and Real Estate Management within the Division of University Advancement and provides direction and strategy for estate and bequest gifts. This position serves on the leadership team for the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, works closely with the division’s Advancement Services team, the Appalachian State University Foundation support staff, and the university’s Office of General Counsel.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing an active portfolio of major gift planned giving prospects and donors, and traveling regularly to meet with and solicit prospects and stewarding current planned giving donors.
• Collaborating with development officers on planned giving cultivation, solicitation and stewardship will be key for this position.
• Managing real estate matters for Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc.
• Supervisory duties: Completing work plans and performance evaluations for direct reports and approving evaluations for the Office of Gift Planning. Salary increases and position re-classifications are approved by the position, pending final approval from the Vice Chancellor. Position approves time sheets and expenditures from Foundation funds as a part of the leave reporting and expense reimbursement request processes.

Suggested Salary Range
Commensurate based on qualifications

Physical Demands of Position

Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/38496

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