Penn State

ZRG Partners, LLC.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations is seeking two talented, leadership-level frontline fundraisers to serve as Assistant Vice Presidents for Colleges, Campuses, and Units (CCU) to help oversee, refine, and guide the University's major gift fundraising efforts.

As a critical member of the division, the AVP-CCU will collaborate across Penn State's many colleges, campuses, and the World Campus, driving strategy, coaching, and donor engagement to advance one of the nation’s

Job description

Assistant Vice President for Colleges, Campuses, and Units

State College, PA

Reports To: Associate Vice President, Colleges, Campuses, and Units

This is a seminal moment for Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR), as they welcomed their new Vice President, Jay E. Davenport, earlier this year and will launch their largest campaign to date within the year. It is now building out the infrastructure to support the campaign and is seeking two talented, leadership-level frontline fundraisers to serve as Assistant Vice Presidents, Colleges, Campuses, and Units (CCU) in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, to assist with and help oversee, refine, and guide the University's major gift fundraising efforts. As a critical and influential member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, the Assistant Vice President, CCU will play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. Across multiple campuses and an online World Campus, their 90,000 students and 20,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom - it’s the positive impact made across the world. As Pennsylvania’s land-grant university, they provide unparalleled access to education and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond. They engage in collaborative activities with private sector, educational, and governmental partners worldwide to generate, integrate, apply, and disseminate knowledge that is valuable to society.

"We are seeking a colleague energized by strategic leadership and coaching opportunities, motivated by a sense of purpose and collegiality, and inspired by the good work of our team members as well as the generosity of those who invest in this terrific institution. Equally important, you will be stepping into an organization with real strength – and into an opportunity to positively influence teams that are aiming high. These are ambitious and collaborative teams, deeply committed to the power and promise of our shared work. If you are motivated by the chance to help situate – and cement – Penn State as one of the top advancement programs in the nation, I hope you will consider joining us in Happy Valley." — Geoff Halberstadt, Associate Vice President, Colleges, Campuses, and Units

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications,
please refer to the full prospectus.