Higher Education Advancement Leader

Lever, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible consulting engagements (1099/

Remote or onsite work

Job summary

CampusWorks is seeking Advancement Consultants to assist higher education clients in strengthening advancement and alumni operations, guiding best practices and maximizing technology to support fundraising goals. Engagements may be remote or onsite, including interim Advancement Director roles or CRM selection projects.

Preference for full-time or contract (1099) engagements. Our consultants collaborate with client teams to evaluate processes, design future-state solutions, and architect, test,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior advancement leadership in higher ed.
• Familiar with modern fundraising/advancement CRMs (e.g., Ellucian CRM Advance, Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud, DonorPerfect, Salesforce).
• Experience assessing operations and recommending policy, staffing, and process changes.
• Strong leadership to guide diverse teams and manage change.
• Superior communication and a consultative approach with clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Interim Advancement Director and lead department staff.
• Provide oversight and coordination of current projects and priorities.
• Assess department efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and deliver training; align policy, process, and personnel to leverage advancement solutions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Consultative approach

Project oversight

Tools

Ellucian CRM Advance

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Blackbaud

DonorPerfect

Affinaquest

Job description

CampusWorks is seeking Advancement Consultants to assist higher education clients in strengthening advancement and alumni operations, guiding best practices and maximizing technology to support fundraising goals. Engagements may be remote or onsite, including interim Advancement Director roles or CRM selection projects.

Preference for full-time or contract (1099) engagements. Our consultants collaborate with client teams to evaluate processes, design future-state solutions, and architect, test,