What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Advancement position at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?
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Department Description
The mission of the UWSP University Advancement Department is to strengthen relationships with university stakeholders and manage engagement by telling the UWSP Story and fundraising activities to secure resources and support for the university’s mission and vision.
University Advancement works to increase the resources available to the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point by generating philanthropic interests and volunteer support.
Advancement oversees activities of the UWSP Alumni Association, Major Gift Officers, development and the UWSP Foundation.
Position Summary
The Director of Operations is a key member of the leadership team responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operational effectiveness of the Foundation. This role oversees fund management, scholarship program operations (including software oversight and awarding processes), financial administration, and operational infrastructure. The Director plays a critical role in driving change management initiatives, enhancing systems and processes, and aligning operations with the Foundation's strategic goals.
This position leads the financial management and operations units, supervises a high-performing team of professionals, and collaborates with consultants to ensure excellence in service delivery and accountability.
Note: In 2024 this position added scholarship oversight, and this position concurrently invested significantly more time in strategic planning and change management.
Summary of Primary Responsibilities
- Fund and Financial Management
- Scholarship Program Oversight
- Strategic Planning & Change Management
- Operational Leadership
- Collaborates with Unit Leadership to Deliver Directed Program Messaging to Internal and External Audiences
- May Exercise Supervisory Authority, Including Hiring, Transferring, Suspending, Promoting, Managing Conduct etc. of at Least 2 FTE Employees
Qualifications
- Masters in Business Administration.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit operations, fund management, or higher education administration.
- Strong understanding of scholarship management systems.
- Proven ability to supervise multiple FTE’s and consultants.
- Excellent communication - both verbal and e-communications.
- Solid understanding of budgeting.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Knowledge of accounting and operational standards (tax laws, reporting, general compliance, etc.)
- Proven time management skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Proven ability of successful Foundation mergers.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit operations, fund management, or higher education administration.
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
- Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Management.
- Proven skillset of leading change management.
- Familiarity with CASE, VSE, Gift Attainment and Reporting Standards.
- Knowledge of NXT/Raisers Edge/Financial Edge database and other advancement and fundraising software platforms.
- Understanding of Charter Agreements.
- Familiarity with Philanthropy.
- Knowledge of higher education institution operations.
HOW TO APPLY
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/30/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts
(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)
After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.
Contact Information:
Name: Brandin Helmers, Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement
Email: bhelmers@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-3908
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000