Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement

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Type of Position:

Leadership - Institutional OfficerNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.

Department:

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement is a senior leadership position that provides strategic oversight of the UAM Foundation while supporting the University's fundraising, alumni affairs, development, special events, and institutional advancement efforts. Reporting to the Chancellor, the position supervises and works with the advancement staff to strengthen philanthropic initiatives, enhance donor and alumni relationships, and advance the University's priorities.

The position also provides leadership and coordination for Chancellor-assigned special projects and institutional initiatives.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and relationship-driven leader who excels at bringing people together, supporting institutional advancement efforts, coordinating strategic initiatives, and helping move the University's priorities forward through teamwork, communication, and effective execution.

Qualifications:

• Provide oversight of the UAM Foundation and work collaboratively with Foundation leadership to advance the University's philanthropic mission.
• Support fundraising initiatives, donor cultivation, and stewardship efforts in partnership with advancement staff.
• Support alumni engagement and annual giving activities that strengthen lifelong relationships with graduates and friends of the University.
• Provide leadership and support for planning and implementing events that enhance donor engagement, alumni relations, and institutional visibility.
• Assist in identifying external funding opportunities and support campus grant development efforts.
• Coordinate and support Chancellor-assigned special projects and institutional initiatives.
• Foster cross-campus partnerships to advance institutional and strategic goals.

Education:

• Master’s degree required from an accredited institution.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Christy Pace
Assistant to the Chancellor
[email protected]
PO Box 3596
Monticello, AR 71656
870-460-1020

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes