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Trinity University
Trinity University is one of the nation’s top private universities offering Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in more than 40 liberal arts and professional programs. Noted for its superior academic quality, outstanding faculty, and exceptional academic and residential resources, Trinity offers 37 majors and 13 interdisciplinary minors. In addition to strength in the liberal arts and sciences, these majors include professional programs in communication, education, business administration, engineering science, and computer science.
Trinity’s 2,500 undergraduate students come from 48 states and 46 countries. Trinity University is committed to the intellectual, civic, and professional preparation of its students and to remaining meaningful in the lives of over 23,000 alumni. Located in historic, culturally rich San Antonio, Trinity offers the most relevant education option for talented students today. This is a critical time for the University, and particularly the Advancement Division, as Trinity in the final stages of a $200 million comprehensive capital campaign.
Job Description
The Assistant Vice President for University Advancement coordinates the fundraising strategies for Trinity University’s leadership prospects. He or she works closely with all Advancement Divisions including Alumni Relations, Development, Major Gifts and Planned Giving. In addition, the Assistant Vice Presidents directs the Corporate and Foundation giving program and coordinates the departmental strategic planning process.
Responsibilities
- Support the Vice President and President in their work with fundraising prospects.
- Work closely with Directors to coordinate fundraising activities within and between the departments of this division, and in working with University Communications.
- Direct the budget planning process.
- Coordinate the departmental strategic planning process with quarterly updates at Directors’ meetings.
- Support the Vice President and President in their work with the Board of Trustees fundraising efforts and the planning and preparation for the Advancement Committee meetings of the Board of Trustees.
- Communication liaison to the President’s Office
- Prepare agenda, participate in meeting and provide minutes for meetings of the President, Vice President, Director of Major Gifts, and Assistant VP to discuss fundraising activities.
- Coordinate the Corporation and Foundation giving program and work with the Corporation and Foundation Grant Coordinator, Prospect Researcher, and Major Gifts Officers to manage relationships with corporations and foundations on matters not related to sponsored research. Work with Corporate and Foundation Grant Coordinator in the preparation and delivery of appropriate proposals and in preparing related letters to prospects and donors.
- Make calls on select individuals and foundation and corporate officers and build long-term relationships and work to match the interests of these prospects with Trinity University’s strategic needs and desires.
- Review and edit all proposals and related letters that require the President’s signature and serve as liaison to the President’s Office to relay these materials.
- Supervise Advancement Coordinator.
- Cooperate and collaborate with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality.
- Comply with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Reports to
Vice President for University Advancement
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree, master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of seven years of fundraising field work which includes responsibilities for building relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations; preference given to candidates with experience in a comparable University environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly on behalf of Trinity University.Qualifications and Characteristics
- Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships for Trinity University;
- Ability to participate in a collaborative environment and facilitate relationships with all areas of the University community;
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative in planning, organizing, and effectively presenting ideas and concepts.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve quickly.
- Record of timeliness and attention to deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation for this position will be based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward the success of the mission of Trinity University.
Deadline
Résumés, cover letters and references will be accepted until 5:00 PM on April 24, 2009.
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We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of Trinity University, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.
To apply for this position, please email your résumé, letter of interest and a list of three references. Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
Mollie Butler
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com
