ASSISTANT VICE CHANCELLOR FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT #00025750

Development

The Development department advances Missouri S&T's mission through fundraising, alumni engagement, and partnerships. Development initiatives support scholarships, academic programs, and institutional priorities. Work includes donor relations support, fundraising coordination, and proposal development activities.

The Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) plays a critical leadership role in advancing Missouri S&T's philanthropic vision, inspiring transformational investment, and accelerating the success of Forging Our Future, the university's comprehensive campaign.

Missouri S&T is currently exceeding annual fundraising goals and building momentum toward the 2027 public launch of our comprehensive campaign. This leadership opportunity comes at a pivotal moment in the institution's history. The AVC will be joining a high performing advancement team, deeply engaged alumni and donor community, and a campus committed to elevating Missouri S&T's national reputation and impact.

We seek a leader who inspires excellence, brings the strategic mindset required to navigate a campaign environment, leads with integrity, embraces data-informed decision making while maintaining a strong focus on relationships, and possesses the drive and resilience to achieve ambitious goals.

The successful candidate will provide leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to a talented team of development professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency, and innovation. The AVC will serve as a trusted advisor to academic and administrative leaders. They will partner across campus, and across advancement functions. The AVC will represent Missouri S&T at university, donor, and alumni events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Missouri S&T's development program through the recruitment, enhancement, evaluation and retention of the development team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to mentoring, team sustainability, and professional growth.
• Guide and direct team members through the process of relationship building and moving university donors through the donor giving continuum.
• Protect the integrity of Missouri S&T's fundraising program and ensure the development team follows appropriate and ethical fundraising processes at all times.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts. Maintain an active personal portfolio of prospects.
• Motivate front-line fundraisers by setting and maintaining the team's pace and provide support as they work to meet established metrics.
• Deliver accurate and ethical reporting of the development team's activity to university leadership.
• Oversee department budget preparation and forecasting.
• Involve university partners through open communication, collaborative donor engagement, and common goals.
• Maintain knowledge of higher education fundraising trends and engage University Advancement leadership team in those best practices.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Additional on-site presence is required based on university events, meetings, and operational needs.

A Master's degree in a relevant area and 10 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired OR a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and 12 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Ten years of experience in fundraising and/or non-profit work
• Record of successfully managing current and prospective donors at the major gift level, soliciting and closing gifts in the six, seven and eight-figure range
• Broad understanding and experience with multifaceted campaign planning, implementation, and management
• Experienced manager
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a willingness to travel
• Outstanding social skills, discretion, and judgement
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationships with academic leaders, donors, and development team members
• Understanding of a research university environment

Salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS E1A
University Title: ASSISTANT VICE CHANCELLOR
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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