Vice President, Advancement Operations

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi seeks an experienced leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Advancement Operations. You will provide strategic oversight across Advancement Services, Event Services, and the Performing Arts Center, guiding data-driven processes that support major gifts and donor relations.

Reporting to the Senior VP, you’ll coach a high-performing team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with IRS and CASE standards while advancing the division’s engagement and

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience in higher education or nonprofit settings.
• Bachelor’s degree; additional education may substitute for minimum experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Extensive knowledge of Raiser's Edge or another modern fundraising CRM.
• Experience in campaign planning.
• Proven success in building and developing a high-functioning team in higher education or nonprofit environments.
• Ability to act as a strategic thought partner to Institutional Advancement leadership.
• Ability to manage projects and complex budgets; strong communication and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight of the Advancement Services program and related teams.
• Develop and implement services, processes, tools, and policies for Advancement Services.
• Lead staff development, budgeting, and technology decisions to support operations.
• Oversee data health, reporting, CRM systems, and donor relations activities.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations, CASE standards, and other guidelines.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Team development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi seeks an experienced leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Advancement Operations. You will provide strategic oversight across Advancement Services, Event Services, and the Performing Arts Center, guiding data-driven processes that support major gifts and donor relations.

Reporting to the Senior VP, you’ll coach a high-performing team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with IRS and CASE standards while advancing the division’s engagement and