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Assistant/Associate Vice President for Advancement
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Piedmont University
Demorest, GA (In Person)
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Assistant/Associate Vice President for Advancement Location Demorest (Main) Campus JobType Full-Time Faculty - 12 Month Job Number 202600163 Division Advancement &Development Opening Date 06/02/2026 Description Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private,comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Description The Assistant or Associate Vice President for University Advancement is aexecutive officer of the University and a member of the President's Cabinet. This position provides strategic leadership and administrativeoversight for a comprehensive advancement operation that advances Piedmont University's mission, strategic priorities, and long-terminstitutional sustainability. The Assistant or Associate Vice President is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, andmaintaining a broad-based advancement program, including major and principal gifts, annual giving, comprehensive and capital campaigns,corporate sponsorships, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, alumni relations, donor stewardship, advancement operations, andadvancement-related events. The incumbent serves as the President's chief advisor and lead gift officer for leadership-level philanthropyand plays a central role in cultivating a culture of philanthropy and engagement across the University community. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Provide vision and leadership forthe University's advancement strategy in alignment with the institutional strategic plan and long-term financial goals. Advise thePresident and Board of Trustees on advancement performance, campaign progress, philanthropic trends, corporate partnership development, andemerging revenue streams. Foster a campus-wide culture of philanthropy, engagement, and stewardship. Fundraising andCampaign Management Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of the University's fundraising campaigns andinitiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, and special fundraising efforts. Direct major and principal gift strategies,including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Oversee annual giving, planned giving, leadership gifts,and corporate sponsorship initiatives to ensure balanced, diversified, and sustainable growth. Provide executive oversight of foundationand corporate strategy, including prospect development, proposal prioritization, alignment with institutional goals, and coordination acrossacademic and administrative units. Strengthen and expand corporate partnerships and sponsorships that support academic programs, studentsuccess initiatives, athletics, events, and strategic priorities. Ensure fundraising and sponsorship activities adhere to ethicalstandards, donor intent, and applicable laws and regulations. Alumni Relations and Engagement Provide leadershipfor alumni relations programs that build and sustain meaningful engagement across generations and geographies. Engage alumni asvolunteers, ambassadors, advocates, donors, and corporate or foundation partners in support of the University's mission. Oversee alumnievents, volunteer leadership structures, and engagement initiatives aligned with institutional priorities. DonorStewardship and Advancement Operations Ensure effective donor and sponsor stewardship practices that demonstrate accountability,transparency, compliance, and impact. Oversee advancement operations, including advancement services, prospect research, datamanagement, reporting, compliance, and performance metrics. Ensure appropriate coordination with Finance & Administration on budgeting,restrictions, reporting, and closeout. Utilize data analytics, dashboards, and CRM systems to support informed decision-making andcontinuous improvement. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate advancement, sponsorship effectiveness, andreturn on investment. Leadership and Administration Provide leadership and supervision for a multidisciplinaryadvancement team, including professional staff, support personnel, and volunteers. Recruit, develop, and retain high-performingadvancement, and corporate partnership professionals. Manage the division's budget and resources responsibly and in alignment withinstitutional priorities. Promote collaboration across University divisions to advance shared fundraising, and sponsorship goals. Other relevant duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is required. On-site work is required. Incumbentsmust remain relevant in the area of employment and flexible to changes in work related to institutional needs. Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master's degree required; terminal degreepreferred. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in university advancement, fundraising, orrelated philanthropic leadership. Demonstrated success in major and principal gift fundraising, corporate sponsorship development, andcomprehensive campaign leadership. Proven experience managing complex advancement and teams, and budgets. Strong strategic planning,analytical, and organizational skills.
Exc ellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities. Commitment toethical fundraising, and mission-driven leadership. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading advancement, andsponsorship efforts at a tuition-dependent, mission-driven institution. Successful experience working with Boards of Trustees and seniorexecutive leadership. Experience expanding foundation, corporate, government, and sponsorship funding portfolios. Licenses and Certification Valid Georgia Driver's License (or obtained within 30 days of hire date) and satisfactory MVR. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong strategic planning, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellentinterpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities. Commitment to ethical fundraising, and mission-driven leadership. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Effectively manage a diverse population of employees. Ability to work in adiverse and inclusive environment collaboratively and effectively. Supplemental Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities Essential functions and responsibilities of this position are performed in aninside environmental condition, where there is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Essentialfunctions and responsibilities require light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion offorces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Essentialfunctions and responsibilities require incumbents to: climb or ascend and descend stairs or ramps using feet and legs; stoop by bending thebody downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist; kneel by bending legs to come to rest on knee or knees; crouch by bending thebody downward and forward by bending leg and spine; reach or extend hands and arms in any direction; stand by remaining upright on the feet;walk or move about on foot to accomplish tasks; lift by raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontallyfrom position-to-position; finger, grasp, or feel objects; talk to exchange and express ideas; and to hear to perceive the nature of soundsat normal speaking levels. Incumbents must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as extensive reading and operatingcomputers and other office equipment. Non-Discrimination Policy Piedmont University has a stronginstitutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students. It is the policy of PiedmontUniversity not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, geneticinformation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs,activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age,religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal,state, or local law. Inquiries or complaints from students or employees concerning the prohibition of discrimination on the basis ofsex in this statement should be directed to: Coordinator for Title IX, Mia Borgstrom Daniel Hall 213 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x1504 titleix@piedmont.edu Inquiries or complaints from students,other than on the basis of sex, concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in the statement should be directed to: 504Coordinator, Letitia Roller Daniel Hall, - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue
Exc ellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities. Commitment toethical fundraising, and mission-driven leadership. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading advancement, andsponsorship efforts at a tuition-dependent, mission-driven institution. Successful experience working with Boards of Trustees and seniorexecutive leadership. Experience expanding foundation, corporate, government, and sponsorship funding portfolios. Licenses and Certification Valid Georgia Driver's License (or obtained within 30 days of hire date) and satisfactory MVR. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong strategic planning, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellentinterpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities. Commitment to ethical fundraising, and mission-driven leadership. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Effectively manage a diverse population of employees. Ability to work in adiverse and inclusive environment collaboratively and effectively. Supplemental Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities Essential functions and responsibilities of this position are performed in aninside environmental condition, where there is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Essentialfunctions and responsibilities require light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion offorces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Essentialfunctions and responsibilities require incumbents to: climb or ascend and descend stairs or ramps using feet and legs; stoop by bending thebody downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist; kneel by bending legs to come to rest on knee or knees; crouch by bending thebody downward and forward by bending leg and spine; reach or extend hands and arms in any direction; stand by remaining upright on the feet;walk or move about on foot to accomplish tasks; lift by raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontallyfrom position-to-position; finger, grasp, or feel objects; talk to exchange and express ideas; and to hear to perceive the nature of soundsat normal speaking levels. Incumbents must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as extensive reading and operatingcomputers and other office equipment. Non-Discrimination Policy Piedmont University has a stronginstitutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students. It is the policy of PiedmontUniversity not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, geneticinformation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs,activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age,religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal,state, or local law. Inquiries or complaints from students or employees concerning the prohibition of discrimination on the basis ofsex in this statement should be directed to: Coordinator for Title IX, Mia Borgstrom Daniel Hall 213 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x1504 titleix@piedmont.edu Inquiries or complaints from students,other than on the basis of sex, concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in the statement should be directed to: 504Coordinator, Letitia Roller Daniel Hall, - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue