What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice Chancellor, Development position at University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)?

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Position Summary

UCLA Development seeks a visionary Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC), Development to guide us into our philanthropic future. In this high-impact leadership role you will manage the strategic fundraising that powers one of the world's most prestigious public institutions. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, as the AVC of UCLA's Development team, you will be part of the senior leadership committee made up of Development, Alumni Affairs, Government & Community Relations and Advancement Services. You will oversee fundraising for the areas of: Individual Giving, Gift Planning, Foundation Relations & Corporate Philanthropy, Scholarships & Student Support Initiatives, Professional Schools, the UCLA College, International Institute and UCLA Extension. As a role defined by breadth, depth and institutional significance, you will champion innovation through oversight of sophisticated donor engagement programs, leveraging data analytics, creative content, and world-class events to deepen UCLA's connection with global supporters. You will build bridges by serving as a primary liaison and fostering high-level relationships with our most dedicated philanthropic partners; and will work collaboratively across EA and campus-wide leadership to ensure a unified voice for UCLA. As a master strategist and expert fundraiser with a penchant for complexity, orchestrating excellence and designing and executing sophisticated, campus-wide campaigns that translate UCLA's boldest ideas into reality, we welcome your abilities to think big, your unrivaled expertise in leading multi-million- and billion-dollar campaigns and acumen in navigating the nuances within a premier research university. Your strategic vision to see the "big picture" while ensuring the operations of development run with precision and your commitment as an inclusive leader in fostering a diverse, collaborative environment that empowers a world-class team will drive transformative change as you define the next frontier of our growth. UCLA is an exceptional place to work, helping you to achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.

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Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

Senior executive experience managing complex, multi-faceted organizations; expert knowledge of leadership and management principles, concepts and techniques. (Required)

A minimum of 15 years' increasingly responsible development experience, including leadership experience in a comprehensive campaign of significant size and scope. (Required)

Demonstrated experience building strong and enduring relationships between and among prospects/donors and the institution, including the full range of development activity: annual funds, major and principal giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and support structures such as prospect research, donor relations, stewardship, development events and gift policy. (Required)

Expert experience in identification, cultivation and engagement of volunteer leadership, board development, and management in public and/or non-profit entities. (Required)

Expert leadership and management skills to include significant experience supervising executive, professional, and technical personnel; staff management background to include hiring, evaluation, motivation, discipline, and appropriate delegation. (Required)

Experience constructing and administering budgets and programs. (Required)

Experience in large, complex hierarchical environments, preferably in a higher education setting with expert level skills to meet fundraising goals and objectives. (Required)

Understanding of, and preferably experience with, institutionally-related foundations. (Required)

Expert knowledge of and ability to design and implement complex donor identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies and techniques. (Required)

Expert level skill and demonstrated success in design and implementation of short- and long-term plans to achieve organizational goals to include expert skills to conceive design, implement and evaluate effective fundraising programs. (Required)

Strength in conceiving, assessing/evaluating, integrating, and leading innovative and effective programs with other existing activities and ensuring that they support the mission, vision, goal and objectives of the organization. (Required)

Expert level political acumen and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with a variety of constituencies and multiple interests to define and achieve organizational objectives. (Required)

Superior analytical skills and ability to frame complex issues and problems to seek optimal solutions that serve the best interests of the organization and institution. (Required)

Expert strategic planning, critical thinking and persuasion skills. (Required)

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, coaching, and persuasive communication techniques and approaches. (Required)

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and delegate. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

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