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Assistant Vice President for Regional Advancement
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Assistant Vice President for Regional Advancement

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Posted:
October 17, 2020
Location:
Rochester, New York
Salary:
Open
Categories:
Executive, Provost/Vice President



Assistant Vice President for Regional Advancement
5350BR
University Advancement
University Development and Engagement

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band:

Department/College Description
University Advancement is dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of RIT. Strategically critical to achieving the universitys goals, University Advancement nurtures lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships with alumni, parents, friends, faculty/staff and organizations resulting in deeper connections, greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. We are a team-oriented, highly collaborative Division working with all areas of the university to maximize fundraising opportunities and alumni involvement.


Detailed Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of University Advancement, and serving as a member of the Vice President's senior leadership team, the Assistant Vice President for Regional Advancement (AVP) provides leadership and strategic guidance to a regionally deployed major gift fundraising staff. The AVP works closely with university senior administrators, department leadership and advancement colleagues to raise the necessary support for identified priorities. He/she manages a portfolio of approximately 70-90 prospects, creates fundraising strategies for those prospects, develops relationships with donors, solicits gifts primarily in excess of $100,000, and coordinates effective donor stewardship. The Assistant Director of Advancement is expected to work collaboratively and constantly seek ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reach yearly metrics.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Oversee a regional advancement staff of 8-10, a mixture of fundraisers based in Rochester and deployed regionally, as well as a small number of fundraisers based remotely.
  • Lead the regional advancement team in planning and implementing long- and short-term strategies to secure gifts from individuals through major, planned, and annual gifts.
  • Working with the VP and Associate VP, establish measurable goals to increase fundraising results that are both aspirational and achievable.
  • Promote an organizational culture that encourages and rewards collaboration across the division and the university.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift donors and prospects in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers through the proper clearance process.
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 70-90 prospects, creating fundraising strategies for those prospects, and regularly solicit gifts of $100,000 and higher.
  • Mentor, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; stay abreast of best practices in the development profession, evaluating new and emerging ideas for possible implementation.
  • Make appropriate use of time and resources; plan travel efficiently; continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, proposals, contacts, and results.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of University Advancement.




Required Minimum Qualifications
Please note: Travel required; some evenings and weekends required
  • Bachelors degree
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible development experience, with success as both a manager and frontline fundraiser, ideally in a higher education setting
  • Proven ability to provide leadership, management, and strategic direction
  • A leadership style that creates strong teams who are motivated and focused on achieving goals
  • Personal experience and demonstrated success as a major gift and principal gift fundraiser
  • Proven success in building productive relationships with university senior administrators, volunteers, colleagues, donors, and more
  • Travel required; some evenings and weekends required
  • Sophisticated interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skill
PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy (please refer to page 4)

Preferred Qualifications


Required Application Documents


How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the Great Colleges to Work For. RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov





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About Rochester Institute of Technology
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .
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