Assistant VP, Advancement Services & Data Strategy

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

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.