Assistant Vice Chancellor of Medical Advancement - University Advancement

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary The Assistant Vice Chancellor of Medical Advancement reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Medical Advancement and is responsible for providing strategic fundraising leadership and direction to the faculty and the advancement professionals across multiple departments at the Washington University School of Medicine. The Assistant Vice Chancellor will serve on the Medical Advancement Senior Leadership Team, will manage a team of frontline fundraisers, and will have frontline fundraising goals and responsibilities. This role partners closely with executive faculty and institutional leaders to drive philanthropic growth, align fundraising priorities with academic and clinical objectives, and advance enterprise-wide campaign goals. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Carry a personal portfolio of donors and prospects with the capacity and inclination to make gifts of $1 million and above and develop innovative strategies for personally cultivating and soliciting new prospects, as well as existing donors, in the near-term and position assigned disease areas and departments for the long-term. Serve as a strategic partner to provide leadership in the planning, preparation, and execution of a comprehensive plan for increasing support from a diverse donor base to support assigned areas. Assist assigned Department Chairs and other faculty leaders in prioritizing their funding needs and in developing appropriate fundraising strategies to meet those needs. Build the MedSurg team; set appropriate metrics and manage and mentor staff, including multiple Sr. Directors of Advancement and administrative support staff. Partner closely with assigned Director of Strategic Initiatives to ensure alignment project management including fundraising strategy, prospect management, and execution. Serve as a strategic partner to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Medical Advancement and the Medical Advancement Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the success and ongoing evolution of the Grateful Patient Engagement program through collaboration with University Advancement and School of Medicine stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or a table Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Higher Education, Preferably In A Complex University Environment (8 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Preferred Qualifications: A deep appreciation for and an ability to successfully articulate the mission and aspirations of the Washington University School of Medicine. A desire to play a meaningful role in the University’s community and to share in the community’s commitment to research and education. Significant work experience in a matrixed academic medical center setting. This job is located in St. Louis, MO. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Confidentiality, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Donor Stewardship, Fast-Paced Environments, Fundraising Strategies, Highly Developed Interpersonal, High Net Worth Individuals, Leadership, Learning Quickly, Major Gifts Fundraising, Major Gift Solicitation, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Nonprofit Administration, Operational Leadership, Public Speaking, Working Independently, Workplace Productivity Grade G00 Salary Range Base pay is commensurate with experience. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. 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