Vice President for Institutional Advancement

University of Central Arkansas; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR seeks a transformative Vice President for Institutional Advancement to lead development, major gifts, alumni relations, constituent engagement, advancement operations, university marketing and communications, and fundraising strategy as a member of the President’s cabinet.

The ideal candidate has a proven record of major gift success, experience leading campaigns, and a commitment to serving first-generation, rural and Pell-eligible students while

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial advancement leadership with a proven track record in major gift fundraising.
• Experience guiding senior level advancement teams and campaigns.
• Commitment to serving first-generation, rural and Pell-eligible students.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, major gifts, alumni relations, and constituent engagement.
• Oversee advancement operations, marketing and communications, and fundraising strategy.
• Report to the President and partner with internal/external stakeholders to advance strategic priorities.

Job description

University of Central Arkansas

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Bryant Group is proud to partner with University of Central Arkansas in the search for an innovative and mission-driven Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

The Vice President for Institutional Advancement serves as a member of the President's cabinet and provides strategic leadership for all aspects of UCA's philanthropic and advancement enterprise. Reporting directly to the President, this role leads development, major gifts, alumni relations, constituent engagement, advancement operations, university marketing and communications and fundraising strategy, while working closely with internal and external partners to advance the University's strategic priorities and strengthen its long-term philanthropic capacity. A central focus of the role is building philanthropic support for UCA's margin of excellence, the initiatives that create opportunity, enhance the student experience, strengthen programs and provide distinction beyond day-to-day operations.

The Vice President also serves as President of UCA Foundation, Inc., providing leadership for the Foundation and ensuring sound governance, fiduciary responsibility and compliance, and partners closely with UCA Alumni Association and its Board of Directors. This leader will carry an active portfolio of principal-level relationships, lead major fundraising campaigns and initiatives and provide leadership to an experienced, high-performing advancement team, building on the strong culture and results already established.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial advancement leader with a proven record of major gift success. They understand that effective advancement is built on institutional excellence, strong relationships and hard work, and they bring the same discipline to Foundation governance that they bring to closing a gift.

Experience as an Associate Vice President, Executive Director or other senior advancement leader ready for broader institutional leadership is preferred, along with experience developing and executing a major fundraising campaign and a demonstrated commitment to serving first-generation, rural and Pell-eligible students.

About University of Central Arkansas

Founded in 1907, University of Central Arkansas has spent over a century putting students first. Based in Conway, Arkansas, UCA offers nearly 150 academic programs and certificates across its colleges of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Behavioral Sciences; and Science and Engineering, along with its Graduate School — a breadth of opportunity built around a simple, singular focus on the learner. UCA aspires to be more than a strong regional option. It aims to be a nationally recognized leader in undergraduate and graduate education, scholarship and creative work, and meaningful engagement with local, national and global communities.

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