Assistant Vice President for Development, Health Sciences
- Employer
- University of South Carolina
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Salary
- $149,000.00 - $182,449.00
- Closing date
- Jun 10, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Fundraising Administration
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education, Health
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the
University of South Carolina through the USC Educational Foundation
in the search for an Assistant Vice President for Development,
Health Sciences.
Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Development
and Campaign Director, the Assistant Vice President for
Development, Health Sciences will execute, manage, and oversee an
advancement plan focused on fundraising priorities for the
university's Health Sciences programs. The Assistant Vice President
will build a prospect portfolio and solicit major and principal
gifts in support of those priorities, managing professional and
administrative development staff in planning, implementing,
coordinating, and administering comprehensive development programs
with an emphasis on major gifts. The Assistant Vice President will
support the Senior Associate Vice President in developing,
aligning, and executing the strategic priorities of the university
as well as work with deans, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and
volunteers in fundraising efforts to secure major gifts.
The University of South Carolina enjoys a rich history of more than
200 years of academic leadership and continues to build on that
tradition by bringing the opportunities of higher education to new
generations. From its founding in 1801, the university has
persevered and evolved into a major research university, dedicated
to educating the whole student. Recognized by U.S. News and World
Report as the nation’s leading first-year experience, the
University of South Carolina’s students—as early as their first
hours on campus—are warmly welcomed to this diverse, inclusive,
student-focused campus, and can immediately access programs and
opportunities designed to help them reach greater levels of
personal and academic success.
One of the top 3% of universities for its number of African
American graduates since 2016, the University of South Carolina is
strengthened by diversity. African American freshman enrollment has
grown by 85%, and both underrepresented minority and Hispanic
freshman enrollment have increased over 50%.
In 2022, the university attracted $279 million in sponsored awards
and drew 35,471 students from around the world, while making higher
education more accessible for South Carolinians. With over 300
areas of study—many of which have earned national distinctions—and
9,426 degrees awarded in 2021, academic pathways have the
flexibility to be tailored to the individual plans or interests of
the student—moving the student ever closer to academic ambitions
and furthering professional and personal development.
The University of South Carolina strives to cultivate an inclusive
environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals
of all backgrounds. It recognizes that diversity in its workforce
is essential to providing academic excellence, and critical to its
sustainability. The university is committed to eliminating barriers
created by institutional discrimination through accountability and
continuous process improvement. It celebrates the diverse voices,
perspectives, and experiences of its employees. The university
believes that diversity and inclusion is necessary to achieve
academic and institutional excellence. Every student, faculty, and
staff member matters and their unique perspectives are the core of
the university's strength and success.
The University of South Carolina will consider candidates with a
broad range of backgrounds. A bachelor's degree or an equivalent
combination of education and experience and at least 10 years of
major and principal gifts development experience in higher
education is preferred. All applications must be accompanied by a
cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the
mission of the University of South Carolina as well as the
responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $149,000 to $182,449
annually.
Preference will be given to applications received by June 16,
2023.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1276.
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