Vice President of University Advancement
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Greenwood, SC 29646
Description:
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175597
Agency: Lander University
Division: Lander Foundation
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UC04
Position Number:: 000000000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Unclassified
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov. Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week.To include some nights and weekends
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Lander University is seeking an experienced fundraising executive to lead its Advancement Office. Reporting to the President, the Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA) will oversee all fundraising, alumni relations, and advancement services. The VPUA will also serve as the Executive Director of the Lander Foundation, managing the endowment and facilitating board activities. As a key member of the President's Cabinet, this role provides strategic leadership to enhance the University's philanthropic efforts and mission. The Advancement department consists of seven staff members.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree with at least five years of experience in progressively responsible development positions, and competency with electronic donor information systems required. Significant experience with alumni engagement, as well as experience engaging and cultivating new donors from recent graduating classes to promote lifelong giving. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.
Additional Comments
Strategic thinking ability; strong analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking; must be able to effectively communicate Lander's vision and distinctive mission. Strong leader with integrity; experience and track record of hiring, developing, and leading a team, and cooperating with leadership in a collaborative and results-driven environment that enables the team to cultivate donors; plan, execute and close major gifts; and create vibrant alumni networking; high professional aspirations and the ability to serve as a mentor to a dedicated staff seeking leadership and professional development.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree?
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Do you have at least 5 years of experience in progressively responsible development positions, and competency with electronic donor information systems?
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Do you have significantly experience with alumni engagement, as well as experience engaging and cultivating new donors from recent graduating classes to promote lifelong giving?
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Where did you hear about this position?
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Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175597
Agency: Lander University
Division: Lander Foundation
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UC04
Position Number:: 000000000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Unclassified
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov. Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week.To include some nights and weekends
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Lander University is seeking an experienced fundraising executive to lead its Advancement Office. Reporting to the President, the Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA) will oversee all fundraising, alumni relations, and advancement services. The VPUA will also serve as the Executive Director of the Lander Foundation, managing the endowment and facilitating board activities. As a key member of the President's Cabinet, this role provides strategic leadership to enhance the University's philanthropic efforts and mission. The Advancement department consists of seven staff members.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree with at least five years of experience in progressively responsible development positions, and competency with electronic donor information systems required. Significant experience with alumni engagement, as well as experience engaging and cultivating new donors from recent graduating classes to promote lifelong giving. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.
Additional Comments
Strategic thinking ability; strong analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking; must be able to effectively communicate Lander's vision and distinctive mission. Strong leader with integrity; experience and track record of hiring, developing, and leading a team, and cooperating with leadership in a collaborative and results-driven environment that enables the team to cultivate donors; plan, execute and close major gifts; and create vibrant alumni networking; high professional aspirations and the ability to serve as a mentor to a dedicated staff seeking leadership and professional development.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least 5 years of experience in progressively responsible development positions, and competency with electronic donor information systems?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have significantly experience with alumni engagement, as well as experience engaging and cultivating new donors from recent graduating classes to promote lifelong giving?
- Yes
- No
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Where did you hear about this position?
- www.jobs.sc.gov
- Lander Website
- www.gwdtoday.com
- SC Works
- SC Vocational Rehabilitation
- Lander Employee
- Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
- Other
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