Job Details

Vice President for University Advancement

Classification: Administrator IV

Department: Vice President, University Advancement

Salary Range: $22,900 - $28,500 per month

Appointment Type: At Will

Time Base: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are a comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position

CSU Fullerton invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for University Advancement. The Vice President for University Advancement provides executive level leadership for all aspects of the University's comprehensive fundraising program, alumni relations program, government and community relations, several premier university events, advancement operations and oversight of the University's endowment through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for University Advancement serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and President's Advisory Board and participates in all aspects of institution-wide planning in support of the mission and goals of the University. This position is one of six Vice Presidents of the University and is responsible for increasing CSUF's visibility and support among key constituents, major donors and the community. The Division of University Advancement provides leadership in strategic relationship-building with and stewardship of alumni, businesses, foundations, emeriti, faculty, staff, parents and other important constituencies in order to generate essential private financial support.

Responsibilities include leading all areas of Advancement, developing and overseeing new fundraising programs, managing a personal portfolio of major donors, implementing fundraising materials, overseeing major university events, creating campus-wide gift opportunities, and collaborating with academic leaders and campus development officers.

Essential Qualifications

• At least ten years of significant experience in development as a sophisticated, seasoned professional; additional experience in a leadership role in a major capital campaign would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated success in designing and leading a comprehensive development, advancement and alumni relations program, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability to garner internal and external support for annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and major gift fundraising.
• Ability to select, train, supervise, inspire and lead a professional advancement team in a large complex organization.
• Solid track record of cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts and the ability to match the needs and objectives of prospective donors with the fundraising goals of the University.
• High-level communication skills to express the University's mission and advancement objectives to varied audiences, including potential donors, community members, alumni and campus constituency.
• Demonstrated skill to work as a member of a senior institutional management team with strong capabilities in planning, organizing and managing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the University leadership and with external partners at the individual and organizational level.
• Demonstrated ability and a commitment to working with senior University leaders at an institution where shared governance is highly valued.
• Ability to organize and motivate faculty, staff and key volunteers to participate effectively in fundraising and alumni related activities. Demonstrated understanding of the use of information technology to achieve advancement goals.
• Well developed sense of the importance of alumni relations to the University and the role an alumni relations department plays in overall advancement.
• A demonstrated understanding of the role of University Advancement in the context of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial Conflict of Interest Form 700 within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics online training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

Position open until filled with priority consideration for those that apply by October 20, 2025.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

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