Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks an Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services to lead advancement operations and ensure fundraising success across the system. You will guide data and information systems, analytics and donor solutions, while partnering with IT and alumni data stewardship to drive improvements.

This role reports to the COO, collaborates with senior leaders, and requires strategic vision, confidentiality, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of business analysis for fundraising operations.
• Experience in higher education fundraising and hybrid development models.
• Ability to manage relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, and the public.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for advancement services.
• Guide fundraising infrastructure, analytics, and donor solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with university partners and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with IT and alumni data stewardship to drive system enhancements.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analytics

Donor databases

Systems knowledge

Change management

Interpersonal communication

Travel ability

Tools

CRM systems

Data security

Job description

Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services

Department: DEV Development Services

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

Under limited supervision and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services (AVP):

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for advancement services across the University of South Carolina system.
• Responsible for guiding the university's fundraising infrastructure, including data and information systems, analytics and client solutions, prospect strategy, revenue and compliance, and technical resources.
• Ensures the integrity, security, and optimization of advancement systems and processes to support fundraising success, donor stewardship, and alumni engagement.
• As a key member of the Development Leadership Team, the AVP collaborates with university partners, divisional leaders, and external stakeholders to align advancement services with institutional priorities.
• Serves as the primary liaison to the Division of Information Technology and the university's alumni data steward, leading change management efforts, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives to advance the university's philanthropic mission.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of business analyst skills in principles and methods of planning and managing operational fundraising resources and programs. Operational development experience in non-pro?t or higher education and/or hybrid development model. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers and the general public. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to travel to regional campuses and to conferences for continual professional development, work evenings and weekends, as required. Strong track record of database experience with technical knowledge and understanding of systems and processes. Prior experience in executing strategic operational and resource plans to improve program e?ciencies, upgrades and enhancements. Ability to maintain con?dential information. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in working in a complex development model. Familiarity with constituent donor databases and system conversion experience are preferred.

Job Close Date: 09/15/2026

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.