Assoc VC for Development

N.C. A&T

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 160,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Job summary

NC A&T State University is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Development to lead its fundraising efforts. The role focuses on overseeing annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and major gifts, with responsibility for shaping a strategic, university-wide fundraising campaign.

Collaboration with senior leaders, donors, and volunteers is essential to drive philanthropic results.

Qualifications

Master's degree and at least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience within a mature development program.
Experience managing and motivating teams in a university-wide campaign.
Ability to work with academic leaders, donors, volunteers and partners.

Responsibilities

Oversee central fundraising programs including annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and major gifts.
Lead and launch a comprehensive fundraising campaign in collaboration with Advancement leadership.
Help NC A&T grow and strengthen its advancement efforts and fundraising operations.
Travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Team leadership

Campaign management

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development will be a fundraising professional with a strong understanding of Public Higher education. The AVC will oversee central fundraising programs, including annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, major gifts as well as school, college and athletics development programs. Working in close partnership with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the AVC will help to grow and strengthen NC A&T's overall advancement efforts.

A collaborative leader with a strong track record of fundraising, the AVC will work to establish a strategic and comprehensive fundraising operations. As a key member of the Advancement leadership team, the AVC will play a strong role in helping NC A&T prepare and launch a comprehensive and successful fundraising campaign.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Division of University Advancement is one of seven administrative divisions at North Carolina A&T State University. Our mission is to support the university through the growth and management of private resources by expanding opportunities for engagement among alumni, friends and community members, strengthening the university’s brand, as well as improving marketing and communications. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of America's highly-respected universities, focused on interdisciplinary research, creative scholarship, exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, and community service and engagement. North Carolina A&T State University is one of seventeen institutions of The University of North Carolina System and is a Land-Grant and "High Research Activity" institution committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service. The University offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. The University enrolls over 15,000 students and employs more than 1,800 faculty and staff.

The ideal candidate will bring a master's degree and at least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience within a mature development program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. They will have demonstrated success managing and motivating teams in a collaborative environment, along with experience playing a leadership role in a university-wide campaign. This individual will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with academic leaders, faculty, staff, donors, civic partners, and volunteers to achieve strong philanthropic results. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, creativity, and initiative, along with the flexibility to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred experience in higher education fundraising.
Personal success in cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major individual and institutional donors at the six-and seven-figure levels; the ability to inspire high net-worth individuals and major foundations and corporations to financial leadership.
Proven success in leading high performing teams, as well as motivating and inspiring confidence in others.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement development programs of complexity, including the ability to envision and articulate future direction.
Demonstrated experience with budget presentation, planning and resource management;
An employment history highlighted by increasing levels of responsibilities.
Desire to be a strong team player with a sense of humor.
Experience leading/managing a comprehensive Campaign.
Have an understanding of Planned Giving vehicles as well as Corporate and Foundation fundraising.
Demonstrated ability to plan strategically in all aspects fundraising.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assoc VC for Development

Position Number

Position Number 000180

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Assoc VC for Development

Organizational Location

Organizational Location VC for University Advancement

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Assoc VC for Development

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3036

Open Date

Open Date 11/04/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 12/1/2026

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Jim Sirianni, Managing Director; Abby Kallin, Senior Search Associate; DSG | Storbeck; ncat_avcdevelopment@dsgco.com; For more information about N.C. A&T State University, please visit: https://www.ncat.edu/

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