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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Vice President of Advancement and CEO of Utah Tech University Foundation

St. George 84770, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$194K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

Utah Tech University is a dynamic polytechnic institution located in St. George, Utah, seeking a Vice President of Advancement & CEO of the Utah Tech University Foundation. This role involves providing leadership and oversight of advancement operations, cultivating relationships, and securing philanthropic support to advance the university’s mission and strategic priorities.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and cabinet on all matters related to philanthropy, alumni engagement, and donor relations

Lead and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy that grows the university’s philanthropic support, endowment, and alumni involvement

Serve as the university’s chief fundraising officer, personally cultivating and soliciting major donors

Inspire and mentor a high-performing advancement team and alumni relations staff to achieve ambitious fundraising and engagement goals

Promote professional development and accountability across all areas of responsibility

Develop and lead major gift strategies, planned giving programs, corporate giving initiatives, endowment cultivation, and capital campaigns

In alignment with the University’s strategic priorities, develop, launch, and lead a transformative comprehensive campaign

Oversee annual giving efforts, donor relations activities, and donor recognition and fundraising events

Oversee advancement operations including analytics, donor tracking systems, and gift processing to ensure efficiency and strategic insight

Chair the Utah Tech University Hall of Fame selection committee and oversee the annual induction ceremony

Act as CEO of the Utah Tech University Foundation, ensuring its effective governance, financial stewardship, and compliance

Work closely with the Foundation Board of Directors to set goals, establish policies, and engage members as advocates and donors

Serve as a visible ambassador for Utah Tech University in the community, throughout Utah, and beyond, to foster goodwill and engagement

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising strategyDonor relationsLeadership experienceAdvancement operationsHigher education knowledgeTeam-building abilitiesRelationship managementDeadline managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Minimum of five years of progressive experience in advancement activity with increasing levels of leadership responsibility

Demonstrated familiarity with foundations and government agencies that support higher education initiatives

Strong understanding of policies, procedures, and organizational structures within higher education

Proven leadership and team-building abilities, with a track record of motivating and developing high-performing teams

Skilled in managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Working knowledge of advancement operations, infrastructure, and systems

Exceptional communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal, written, and active listening abilities

Ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with donors, colleagues, and community stakeholders

Exemplary interpersonal skills and the ability to foster effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and external partners

Benefits

Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals.

14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;

Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;

Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;

Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;

Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;

Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.