VICE CHANCELLOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
- Employer
- Rutgers University, Camden
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 26, 2017
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement, Executive, Chancellors & Presidents
- Employment Type
- Full Time
VICE CHANCELLOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Rutgers University–Camden seeks
a seasoned, energetic and strategic Vice Chancellor of
Institutional Advancement to build a robust advancement program for
the university. Established in 1950, Rutgers–Camden combines the
resources of Rutgers, a major national research university, with
the smaller, more intimate environment of a mid-sized urban-serving
public research institution dedicated to serving the needs of its
local and regional community in South Jersey and the greater
Delaware Valley. Rutgers–Camden offers undergraduate, master’s, and
doctoral-level programs to more than 6,500 undergraduate and
graduate students enrolled in four schools: Arts and Sciences,
Business, Nursing, and Law, which merged with its counterpart in
Newark in 2015 to form a single Rutgers Law School. Recognized as a
Community-Engagement Classified Institution by the Carnegie
Foundation, Rutgers–Camden has made an aggressive commitment to
civic engagement. The university is an anchor institution for the
growth and development of the Camden community and works closely
with new and established corporate citizens in Camden and the
entire region. Rutgers–Camden’s strategic plan lays out five key
directions: providing a first-rate undergraduate education grounded
in research and experiential learning; enhancing high-quality and
interdisciplinary graduate and professional programs; advancing
faculty research excellence; leading in the revitalization of
Camden and the Greater Delaware Valley; and increasing enrollment
to support strategic goals. Poised for growth, Rutgers–Camden
offers a combination of world-class research, personalized student
learning, and high impact civic engagement operating within an
innovative, entrepreneurial, and student-focused culture.
Reporting jointly to the chancellor of Rutgers–Camden and the
president of the Rutgers University Foundation, the vice chancellor
oversees the Advancement Office (including divisions of alumni
relations, development, marketing, and institutional fundraising),
and serves as a member of the Chancellor’s Senior Leadership Team
and the Foundation President’s Executive Leadership Group. The vice
chancellor is responsible for pursuing success in three key areas:
securing revenue from individual and institutional donors with
dedicated stewardship that will increase contributions over time;
increasing student and alumni engagement; and promoting the
Rutgers–Camden brand to increase visibility, recruit and retain
students, and increase philanthropic support. The vice chancellor
will be expected to build out the organization and infrastructure
of institutional advancement, overseeing a staff of 15 individuals
across all units.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader, able to establish
credible and collaborative working relationships across
Rutgers–Camden and the Foundation. She or he will have strong
organizational ability, excellent relationship-building skills and
cultivation skills, deep experience in prospect engagement and
major gifts fundraising, and experience in developing and executing
campaign strategy. She or he will be a proven leader, manager,
mentor, and collaborative colleague who is comfortable driving
major initiatives and supporting the leadership of others, with a
track record of effectively managing organizational change and
helping an organization achieve its fundraising goals. Candidates
must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
(advanced degree preferred); ten or more years of progressively
responsible senior leadership experience in advancement, preferably
within a research university or environment of similar complexity;
demonstrated understanding of the process of growing a
comprehensive advancement program; evident commitment to diversity
and a track record of working effectively with diverse groups;
personality and demeanor that will fit the unique nature of the
University and quickly gain the respect of donors, Trustees, and
alumni; intellectual capacity to partner effectively with a
chancellor with clear priorities and high expectations; and ability
to think strategically during changing economic conditions,
particularly in determining where investments need to be
made.
Screening will begin immediately and continue until an appointment
is made. All communications will be treated confidentially.
Nominations, inquiries, and applications (including a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and the names of five references) should be
directed electronically in confidence to:
Kim M. Morrisson, Ph.D. Senior Managing
Director
Nancy Helfman, Vice President and
Senior Associate
Diversified
Search
2005 Market Street, Suite 3300,
Philadelphia, PA
19103
215-656-3579
RutgersCamdenAdvancement@divsearch.com
Rutgers–Camden values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
For more information, visit www.camden.rutgers.edu.
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