Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Community Partnership

UW-Parkside stands at an exciting moment in history. As the university pursues its first comprehensive campaign, it is looking for an energetic, forward-focused advancement executive to help convert potential into reality. Success in the coming years will mean that the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Community Partnership has established a sustainable philanthropic foundation, increased alumni engagement and community engagement, and successfully communicated the vision, needs, and impact of a university inextricably intertwined with the region's economic growth. UW-Parkside seeks a self-motivated, strategic, and growth-oriented partner who is eager to build a program, close principal gifts, and collaborate with committed partners across campus and community.

The Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Community Partnership serves as the institutional officer providing leadership, development, and management of coordinated development, alumni relations, community relations, corporate partnerships, public relations, and communications initiatives.
 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least ten years of progressively responsible managerial/leadership experience in a complex organization
• Demonstrable success soliciting and closing major and principal gifts
• Demonstrated success leading advancement, development, community, and/or fundraising initiatives
• Demonstrated skill in fostering effective relationships with stakeholders at the University and the public
• Demonstrated experience in crafting and presenting high-profile communications and presentations

The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree and experience in at least two of the following program areas: individual giving, annual giving, corporate and foundation philanthropy, comprehensive campaign planning, and planned giving.