Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with University of Redlands in the search for an Associate Vice President for Advancement.
Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Associate Vice President for Advancement will collaborate closely with the Vice President for Advancement and Advancement Leadership Team to plan and execute a comprehensive Advancement program that furthers the strategic goals of University of Redlands. Serving as the chief deputy to the Vice President, the Associate Vice President will manage and oversee a significant and critical portion of the Advancement team and guide the execution of major gifts, planned giving, and annual giving programs. The Associate Vice President will ensure alignment of business functions, policies, and technology infrastructure with the university's strategic priorities and oversee the development of critical systems such as University Development's CRM. The Associate Vice President will manage a portfolio of high-potential prospects and cultivate strong relationships with university leadership, faculty, alumni, and trustees to further the development of tailored strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
University of Redlands is a private, nonprofit, Hispanic Serving Institution that provides a welcoming environment where access and opportunity come together to equip individuals to build a bright future for themselves. The main residential campus is in the heart of Southern California, near beaches, mountains, and deserts. In addition, Redlands maintains a 13-acre campus in Marin, 15 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Marin campus is home to the School of Business & Society, San Francisco Theological Seminary, Presidio Graduate Center, and Event Services. Redlands serves more than 3,000 students, 48 percent of whom are first-generation college students. A 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows Redlands to provide a collaborative community with faculty who care about student success.
Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the eighth best regional university in the West and fourth for undergraduate teaching, University of Redlands also has been recognized in the top six percent of master's universities by Washington Monthly. Highlighted by Colleges of Distinction for providing a personalized education with strong engagement, teaching, community, and outcomes, the university is featured in the popular Fiske Guide to Colleges and The Princeton Review. With an award-winning residential campus boasting over 1,700 trees, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized University of Redlands as a Tree Campus every year since 2009.
More than 50,000 living alumni call University of Redlands their alma mater, and surveys show that generations have found the university prepared them well for career success and lifelong learning. Prior to graduation, 75 percent of reporting seniors have a job, internship or are in graduate school.
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this position, as is at least ten years of experience in advancement, preferably in higher education, and a history of closing major gifts. University of Redlands will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the the university, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of University of Redlands as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000.
University of Redlands is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at
jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/3525.
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