Vice President/Advancement

　　Position Number: S-3208

　　Type of Recruitment: External

　　Position Summary:

　　The Vice President for Advancement will be responsible for providing strategic senior leadership in the design and implementation of a comprehensive capital campaign and other institutional advancement programs, including alumni relations initiatives. As a member of the executive team, the Vice President for Advancement will report to the President and work closely with other academic and administrative leadership to strengthen and significantly increase fund raising efforts that play a key role in advancing the mission and vision of Central Michigan University (CMU). The advancement function includes responsibility for capital campaigns, annual funds, corporate and foundation relations, major/principal gifts and gift planning, endowments, development operations, stewardship and alumni relations efforts.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree

　　Eight years of fundraising or development experienceDemonstrated experience with a comprehensive capital campaign

　　Leadership or managerial experience with increasing responsibility

　　Ability to successfully lead, motivate and manage professional staff

　　Ability to create fundraising strategies tied to the broader institutional vision and educational objectives

　　Knowledge of strategies employed in all major development functions

　　Proven record of fundraising success

　　Demonstrated record of major gift cultivation

　　Familiarity and/or experience with alumni relations programs

　　Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

　　Ability to promote collaboration and build positive relationships with others

　　Demonstrated highly effective written and verbal communication skills

　　Team player who is highly motivated, a self-starter and a dedicated professional

　　Exceptional ability to build and manage teams in a large and diverse environment

　　Demonstrated strong organizational skills, including ability to plan, establish priorities, and handle multiple tasks and projects

　　Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal collaborations and a customer and employee service orientation in an environment committed to shared governanceUnderstands the culture of higher education or similarly complex organizationsDemonstrated ability to deliver difficult news and information with compassion, understanding and kindnessDemonstrated ability to exercise problem-solving and decision-making skills

　　Demonstrated commitment to service, support of the academic mission, and continued advancement of the university in research, teaching and serviceMust be able to work nights and weekendsAbility to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job, with or without accommodation

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master's degree

　　Working knowledge of the philanthropic community

　　Experience in fundraising for higher education

　　Duties & Responsibilities:

　　Serves as a member of the executive leadership team.Provides strategic direction for the academic, research, and public service mission of the university and maintains a strong working relationship with the president and key senior leaders.

　　Provides visionary, ethical, and strategic leadership in all aspects of advancement activities.Provides strategic senior leadership in the design, implementation and organization of a comprehensive capital campaign and other institutional advancement programs, including alumni relations initiatives.

　　Serves as a member of the university's executive leadership team and maintains a strong working relationship with o