Assistant Vice President of Development, Units
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Full-time
Management
Posted on April 20, 2024
About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
The Assistant Vice President of Development works collaboratively to develop, implement and achieve strategic plans for increasing private support, provides leadership and direction for assigned units and is directly involved in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts. Effectively communicates the mission and values of the University and has a working knowledge of current best practices in all aspects of fundraising. Colaborates with colleagues in the Foundation and across the campus community.
Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and six years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and eight years of experience.
Desired Qualifications
Administrative
Advertised Salary
Starting at $185,000 and commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening
Ability to travel locally and nationally.
Ability to travel internationally.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
The Assistant Vice President of Development works collaboratively to develop, implement and achieve strategic plans for increasing private support, provides leadership and direction for assigned units and is directly involved in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts. Effectively communicates the mission and values of the University and has a working knowledge of current best practices in all aspects of fundraising. Colaborates with colleagues in the Foundation and across the campus community.
- Maintains a portfolio. Primarily raises major gifts from $1M and above. Regularly raises from $50,000 to multimillions through personal solicitation from major gift prospects, including alumni, friends, corporations and/or foundations.
- Responsible for development and implementation of overarching fundraising strategy, management of metrics, and benchmarks for unit fundraising.
- Leads, plans, directs, and manages the activities, training and evaluation of unit development programs in support of annual goals and campaigns.
- Participates in university-wide prospect management, cultivation and stewardship of donors and prospects. Develops and stewards personal relationships among alumni and donors with the institution. Determines which alumni, friends, corporations and foundation should be approached for major gifts.
- Develops strong positive relationships with the university community and partners. Supports, trains and coordinates the activities of key leadership volunteers (Foundation Trustees, campaign committee members and volunteers, etc.).Works closely with University Deans and Executive Officer.
- Participates (typically in concert with others) in multi-million dollar gift solicitations to fund University programs and to enhance the development efforts of assigned Colleges, schools and departments.
- Provides leadership in the stewardship and oversight of gifts and grants related to advancement within the assigned units. Ensures the awarding of scholarship funds established by charitable donations in the college and for stewarding scholarship gifts of the college.
- Serves as a key member of the University Advancement team. Participates in and adheres to university-wide prospect
- management guidelines for cultivation and stewardship of donors and prospects. Ensures the cooperative participation with Development staff in the University prospect management and tracking system, as well as with University alumni relations.
- Solicits support from previous and potential donors to the University. Manages a personal portfolio of individual and institutional leadership gift prospects and participate in their cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Meets with potential donors on campus, nationally, and in the community. Travels nationally and internationally to meet with prospects. Attends meetings, gatherings or University sponsored events.
- Recruits, manages, supervises, motivates, trains, and retains experienced and competent professional and support staff in collaboration with University administrators. Implements management methods to achieve fundraising and donor relations & stewardship goals, including monitoring and assessment of performance. Ensures that the staff comply with University policies and standards. Manages staff development including setting of performance standards and expectations, training, mentoring, and ongoing performance management and evaluation.
- Leads and manages College/School/Unit/Program development teams in the strategic development, execution, ongoing management and continued growth of long-term fundraising goals and operational plans. Works with
- University Deans and College/Unit constituent groups to be ambassadors for philanthropy. Develops, implements and evaluates development plans and corresponding goals that reflect the College/Unit/Program's mission and strategic priorities.
- Keeps abreast of current best practices in the Development profession and evaluates new and emerging ideas for potential implementation.
- May handle donated funds in the forms of checks or negotiable securities. Accesses confidential information regarding gifts and donors. Represents the University and/or the college at public functions as needed.
- Drafts and reviews written proposal for major gifts. Liaises with gift administration to prepare gift agreements and guidelines. Prepares reports and presentations and presents to volunteer groups.
Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and six years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and eight years of experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Must possess 7 or more years of major and/or principal gift fundraising preferably in higher education. Campaign experience is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of FIU or state institution and/or large public university preferred.
- Maintains high degree of confidentiality of prospect and donor records.
- Has ability to engage a diverse array of prospects and influence, energize prospects outside of the current FIU prospect circle.
- Well-versed in wealth management, financial planning, tax and charitable gift laws and planned giving vehicles and methods.
- Exhibits self-motivation (a "self-starter"); is innovative and has the ability to work with considerable independence within the context of a team environment and a worldwide network
- of relationships.
- Demonstrates an understanding of university governance and academic administrative and financial policies and guidelines.
Administrative
Advertised Salary
Starting at $185,000 and commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening
Ability to travel locally and nationally.
Ability to travel internationally.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
