Vice Chancellor for University Advancement & Chief Executive Officer of the UWSP Foundation
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Oct 11, 2022
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Academic Centers
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with University
of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the search for a Vice Chancellor for
University Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of the
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Foundation.
Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and Chief
Executive Officer will serve as the university’s chief development
officer and as chief executive of the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point Foundation, a separate non-stock,
non-profit corporation. The Vice Chancellor will work closely
with campus partners to craft a development vision that is
consistent with the university’s strategic plan and create and
execute a capital campaign strategy to satisfy objectives that flow
from that collaboration. The Vice Chancellor will oversee the
following Units: Alumni Engagement, Major Gifts, Foundation, and
Advancement Operations, including responsibility for the personnel,
budgets, and programs of these areas.
Founded in 1894 as part of the University of Wisconsin System,
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP) is located between
Milwaukee and Minneapolis and offers three distinctive campuses
where supportive faculty and staff are dedicated to the growth of
8,135 students intellectually, culturally, and professionally. The
406-acre flagship campus in Stevens Point is renowned for its
natural scenic beauty and diverse range of cultural, athletic, and
social landscapes. UWSP offers 80 baccalaureate degree programs and
17 graduate programs across four academic colleges with particular
emphasis at the baccalaureate level in integrated natural resources
management and environmental education; the performing and visual
arts; and in areas such as business, health and wellness
professions, communicative disorders, design, select engineering
programs, family and consumer sciences, information science, paper
science, social work, and teacher education. UWSP also provides
select master's programs in business, communication, communicative
disorders, health care, health promotion, natural resources,
teacher education, and wellness. UWSP puts special emphasis on
promoting inclusivity, advancing human wellness, providing
excellent academic support resources, offering extensive study
abroad and international programs, and providing a robust array of
programs. All graduates are members of the UW–Stevens Point Alumni
Association, which boasts 85,000 alumni and growing.
The learning experience at UWSP promotes a dynamic culture of
respect and inclusiveness. With options to study in Stevens Point,
Marshfield or Wausau, local students have the opportunity to
receive a high quality, affordable education close to home. During
the 2019-2020 academic year, 88% of students received financial aid
and 80% of undergraduate students received a grant or scholarship
aid. Underscoring access for Wisconsin students, UW–Stevens Point
is ranked first in Best Colleges for Your Money by College
Factual.
In 2021, U.S. News and World Report placed UWSP 14th among
regional public universities in the 12 states of its Midwest
region; the university was recognized for its low
student-to-faculty ratio and retention of first-year students.
Additionally, the city of Stevens Point was recognized by Wallet
Hub’s “Best College Towns and Cities in America,” ranking fifth out
of 415 cities across the nation.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is committed to fostering
a sustainable and inclusive campus community by striving to
dismantle bias and hate and empowering marginalized voices. UWSP
commits to ongoing exploration of its own biases, personal
reflection, and a willingness to listen to and learn from others of
diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. The university's
intentional commitment allows it to develop, support, and educate
its students and one another to constructively engage in local,
regional, and global communities.
A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least
seven years of experience in non-profit, business development or
higher education fundraising with personal success raising major
gifts. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and
résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as well as the
responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
veteran status.
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