Associate Vice President for University Advancement Job at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN

Position Information

Classification Title

Working Title
Associate Vice President for University Advancement (UA23006)

Hire Types
Staff

Division
University Advancement

Department
University Advancement

Unit
University Advancement

Location
Mankato

FLSA
Exempt

Full/Part Time
Full Time

FTE
1.0

Employment Condition

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Posting Details
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

POSITION : At Will (Range 8)*

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Type
Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan
220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan

Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Associate Vice President for Advancement provides strategic leadership, direction, and management for the Advancement Unit. The Associate Vice President for Advancement is a key member of the leadership team and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting unit management, gift processes, stewardship, and fundraising for University Advancement. The Associate Vice President is also responsible for strategic initiatives tied to new engagement strategies and fundraising opportunities. The position will directly oversee seven major gift development officers.

Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. (conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)


  • Minimum five (5) year’s direct experience in higher education fundraising.

  • Demonstrated progressively successful major gift fundraising in higher education

  • Proven understanding of the role private support plays in public higher education.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Preferred Qualifications


  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.


  • Advanced degree or CFRE.

  • Must be creative and effective leader.

  • Demonstrated understanding of strategic planning, program implementation, personnel management, and accountability metrics connected to fundraising.

  • Comprehensive or capital campaign fundraising or management experience.

  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced office environment.


Other Requirements
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:
  • Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.

About
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

University Demographics
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
  • Enhancing access and student success.
  • Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
  • Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. /www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html
Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 14,000 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the iron range region. /mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/

APPLICATION PROCEDURES :
To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: /minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
  • Cover Letter
  • Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact Information for three (3) references
  • Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
  • A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato’s goals?

CONTACT INFORMATION
Kent Stanley, Vice President of University Advancement/Executive Director
University Advancement Department
Phone: 507-389-2021
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: kent.stanley@mnsu.edu
  • Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State Administrator Plan which can be found at: /www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: /www.mnsu.edu/safety/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu


Benefits Info
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

Select the Administrator Summary link from the list for specifics of that plan.

Benefits Overview

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
M307M

Re-posting

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
03/02/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Accept Applications
Yes

Posting Contact
Lacie Mitchell-Garza

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.



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