University of Southern California · 1 day ago
Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Advancement, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$255K/yr - $400K/yr
10+ years expThe University of Southern California is seeking an accomplished advancement strategist and fundraising leader to drive transformative corporate and foundation giving across the university’s health enterprise. The Associate Vice President will provide strategic oversight of all corporate and foundation relations efforts, campaign planning, and fundraising operations to strengthen USC’s philanthropic impact in health innovation.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction for Health Sciences Advancement, overseeing programs that drive major, principal, and transformational corporate and foundation gifts
Serve as the lead strategist for corporate and foundation relations across USC’s Health Sciences enterprise, advancing institutional fundraising goals through collaborative and innovative approaches
Develop and implement a comprehensive CFR campaign business plan and portfolio in partnership with the Vice President and senior leadership team for Health Sciences Advancement
Work collaboratively with the Offices of Sponsored Research and Contracts and Grants to align private philanthropy with sponsored research, promoting the growth of USC’s health research portfolio
Collaborate closely with deans, faculty, clinical department chairs, clinicians and center and institute directors across the five Health Sciences schools, Health System and other USC schools that conduct health related research and programs to identify funding opportunities, generate support, and maintain alignment with institutional priorities
Manage and actively solicit a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects to secure significant philanthropic support
Build and maintain strong relationships with advancement colleagues across the university, including central advancement teams, ensuring strategic coordination of corporate and foundation partnerships
Oversee stewardship and communications protocols for Health Sciences corporate and foundation donors at all levels, ensuring meaningful engagement and recognition
Identify and address operational vulnerabilities, implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, innovation, and team performance
Manage and develop staff and senior leaders within the Health Sciences Advancement team, fostering an inclusive culture of accountability, trust, and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field (combined education and experience may substitute for minimum education)
10 years of progressively responsible experience with university development/advancement setting
Experience in health sciences fundraising, preferably within an academic medical or research environment
Proven record of cultivating and soliciting major, principal, and transformational gifts from corporations and foundations
Demonstrated experience building and managing high-performing teams, fostering an environment of transparency, accountability, and collaboration
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders, faculty, and philanthropists
Exceptional judgment, political acumen, and discretion in handling sensitive and high-profile matters
Experience managing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and driving results in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with office management and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Skype)
Proven experience with cultivation and solicitation of major gifts from a variety of donors (e.g., individuals, corporations, foundations)
Demonstrated experience interacting with a broad spectrum of leaders and community members, exercising diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion
Excellent written and oral communication skills, advanced political acumen, and exemplary attention to detail
Ability to build, develop and manage high-performing teams, fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, deftly handle time-sensitive matters, meet strict deadlines, and accomplish high-profile and sometimes confidential tasks
Experience with office management software/tools (e.g., Google suite, Slack, Skype)
Preferred
Master's degree in business, communications, higher education administration, or a related field
12 years of progressively responsible experience within university development/advancement setting
Extensive experience leading advancement teams and fundraising campaigns within higher education or health-related organizations
Expert knowledge of university advancement practices, corporate and foundation giving strategies, and trends in health research philanthropy
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership and faculty to develop strategic fundraising initiatives
Experience integrating sponsored research and philanthropic funding to advance institutional priorities
Track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration and leading organizational change to achieve transformative results
Demonstrated experience with senior leadership in an academic or business environment and sophisticated philanthropists
Experience in health sciences fundraising, preferably in an academic medical setting
Expert knowledge of current and emerging higher education issues and relevant essential rules, policies, laws, and best practices
Benefits
USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future.
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (253)
2024 (239)
2023 (172)
2022 (207)
2021 (182)
2020 (195)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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