Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/1

Salary Range: Commensurate with rank and experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Chief Advancement Officer reports to the President and will lead the advancement department, including overseeing the UDC Foundation, and collaborate with campus leaders to advance the university’s strategic priorities. Furthermore, the Chief Advancement Officer will develop the strategic advancement plan laying out short-, mid-, and long-term goals in alignment with new University Strategic, “Delivering on the Promise” and subsequent strategic plans adopted by the University and in consultation with senior leaders. Overall, the Chief Advancement Officer manages all; aspects of development and alumni relations for the University, from prospect identification to gift solicitation to engagement. In addition, the Chief Advancement Officer plays an important role in maintaining relationships with the University constituencies to enhance university relations. Finally, the Chief Advancement Officer works closely with community partners, creating opportunities that advance the university’s strategic direction.

The incoming Chief Advancement Officer will have a proven track record of excellent leadership in all aspects of advancement across multiple functions and roles. The successful candidate must be able to work with key constituents and stakeholders at all organizational levels and offer strategic counsel. The successful candidate will be resourceful, forward thinking, enthusiastic, innovative, and collegial. Finally, the Chief Advancement Officer brings to the role deep experience in successful major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship as well as demonstrated experience in leading, training, and mentoring an effective team.

The Chief Advancement Officer will ensure accountability by meeting or exceeding advancement activity goals set in consultation with the President and by developing and monitoring relevant key performance indicators for those goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a compelling strategic philanthropic and engagement plan that supports the University mission to serve the needs of the community of the District of Columbia and producing lifelong learners who are transformative leaders in the workforce, government, nonprofit sectors and beyond..
• As a member of the University's senior leadership team, be an active contributor: build effective working relationships with chief officers, senior leaders, vice presidents, deans, directors, staff, and faculty across the University to understand priorities and opportunities; ensure that advancement activities are aligned with the University's priorities; provide key insights from the donor/alumni community to inform University strategic decisions. 
• Champion the engagement of alumni to build essential connections and provide lifelong value that leads to engagement and philanthropy.
• Develop meaningful and compelling meetings, experiences and communications for the UDC National Alumni Society. Attend all UDCNAS meetings and oversee individual relationships with UDCNAS Members.
• Oversee the development and implementation of priorities, objectives, goals and operating plans for the advancement team in alignment with the University's strategic goals and priorities. Implement a fundraising program to maximize transformational philanthropy over short, medium and long-term horizons. Provide leadership and mentoring to ensure the team is performing at the highest levels while supporting them in their professional development. 
• As an essential internal and external ambassador for the University, communicate the University's mission, priorities, reach and impact to capture the interest and imagination of our faculty, alumni, donors, corporate and other external partners.
• Ensure that goals, programs, and activities are systematically tracked and evaluated. Foster a sense of continuous improvement within the team, and encourage innovation.
• Partner with the UDC Foundation and DC School of Law Foundation and to plan and execute fundraising efforts for the University and to ensure effective and coordinated university campaign planning.

Effective Operational Management

• Contribute to our positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships across the University, continually learning, creating impactful experiences, and working with a sense of ownership for outcomes. Approaches this work with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind; treating others with respect, dignity, and in a manner where individuals feel they belong; listens, values feedback, and learns from the perspectives of others.
• Organize and manage the day-to-day operations of the team. Provide direction to staff to align planning and activities with top-level objectives. Lead, mentor, and develop the team. Share information and make important connections to support team performance and impact.
• Ensure the President is strategically engaged with advancement activities, and is well-prepared for all development and alumni events, activities, and engagements to produce desired results.
• Actively manages a portfolio of the University's highest-level donors (20-30 people), personally participating in their cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Select, supervise, develop and evaluate staff; establish and model performance expectations and standards to foster a positive, high-service, and innovative culture; provide leadership for the training and motivation of staff that enables them to realize their full potential and meet the University's goals; and advance the University's efforts to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
• Actively engages in the University's performance process; providing guidance on priorities and expected outcomes and encouraging learning and growth through ongoing reflection and conversation.
• Manage and allocate human, financial and physical resources prudently, responsibly and within budget constraints. Ensure effective reporting of all University fundraising results, including all cash receipts, life income gifts, bequests and other expectancies, pledges, gifts-in-kind, and all other fundraising progress.

Partnerships
 

• Is a present and visible ambassador and champion within the team, within and across all campuses of the University, and with alumni and donors. Embodies the philosophy of One UDC.
• Establish and sustain effective working relationships within the University community to advance the University's fundraising and alumni engagement and stewardship initiatives.
• Foster a spirit of partnership between the advancement team and key collaborators to build support for and engagement with the development of new programs and initiatives.
• Establish and sustain partnerships with external corporations, foundations, and other universities and organizations working on related efforts.
• Represent the University within the network of leading universities and colleges and peer HBCU institutions.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution required; Doctoral or other terminal degree preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience leading major gifts, alumni relations and stewardship, including supervisory experience with a professional staff and the ability to manage performance.
• A record of success in developing and implementing fundraising (principal, legacy, major and annual gifts) and alumni engagement strategies.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .