Assoc VC for Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Job summary

NC A&T State University is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Development to lead central fundraising programs—annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and major gifts—while partnering with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement to drive a comprehensive fundraising campaign.

The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree with at least five years of leadership in a mature development program, proven team-building and donor-relations success, and the ability to

Qualifications

Master’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a mature development program.
Experience leading and motivating teams and university-wide campaigns.
Ability to work effectively with academic leaders, faculty, staff, donors, civic partners, and volunteers to achieve strong philanthropic results.
Willingness to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee central fundraising programs including annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, major gifts, school, college and athletics development.
Help grow NC A&T's advancement through strategic fundraising operations and a comprehensive campaign.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Donor relations

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

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.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

Minimum Requirements

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.

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: Assoc VC for Development

Position Number: 000180

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division: Assoc VC for Development

Organizational Location: VC for University Advancement

Organizational Unit: Assoc VC for Development

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3036

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: 12/1/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and ... No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees