Institutional Advancement Associate Vice President for Development

Position Information Hiring Department :

Institutional Advancement Reports To:

Vice President of Institutional Advancement Work Modality :

This position is eligible for remote work

Posting End Date:

Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours:

40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends FLSA status:

Exempt Earliest Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary :

$140,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume Cover Letter List of three references Position Summary Institutional Advancement's Approach To Development & What We Value Our development officers are 100% Institutional Advancement employees who are assigned to schools, colleges, or other campus units to become content experts in their unit, build a robust portfolio and pipeline of giving, and collaborate with unit leaders to develop compelling philanthropic opportunities. With a centralized division, additional IA units provide support to each fundraiser, including annual giving, stewardship and events, prospect research, principal gifts, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, and marketing and communications. We believe in maintaining smaller portfolios that can be worked within a reasonable time and will not tolerate prospect-hoarding that jeopardizes donor experience or institutional support. Shared credit is expected and encouraged; we value collaboration and teamwork above personal gain and convenience. Our weighted metric system reflects the scope of influence a fundraiser has based on the stage of gift cycle and tenure in the role. New fundraisers and new hires will prioritize substantiative visits over dollars raised. Over time, the weight of success will shift to proposals and dollars raised. With most of our donors located in the El Paso area, travel is generally within driving distance. We encourage our team to use whatever means are necessary to continue gift conversations and do not penalize someone for using Zoom or other means to move the conversation along. Who We Want A strategic, visionary, and collaborative leader who will manage the direct relationships with alumni and donors, and leading all fundraising efforts and gift solicitation strategies, to serve as the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Institutional Advancement's (IA) Associate Vice President for Development. We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic leader with a proven track-record in leading and coaching frontline fundraisers as well as a successful history of major gift development success. A highly collaborative and accomplished individual who demonstrates strong organizational, supervisory, and leadership skills, all while demonstrating the highest level of character and integrity. As a fundraiser you prioritize honoring our donors and working creatively to match their philanthropic goals with institutional priorities. You relentlessly pursue excellence but never compromise integrity along the way. You believe that the most transformational gifts happen not because of a single development officer, but by connecting donors with many individuals across the University. You value collaboration and donor interest over individual convenience or gain. What You'll Do As a member of IA's Leadership Team, you will serve as a strategic senior partner, working directly with the Vice President and colleagues across the University to advance Institutional Advancement's priorities. You'll be charged with managing, mentoring, and training our centralized and unit-based Development Officers. You'll work collaboratively with your fundraisers, other IA units, and campus leaders like deans and vice presidents to develop and implement strategic annual plans that increase constituent support, achieve fundraising goals, and advance UTEP's strategic plan. With a growth mindset and a commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion, you'll grow, lead, and further develop our team of frontline Development Officers. By establishing and implementing policies and procedures to enhance and facilitate fundraising best practices, training and consistent follow-up for our growing team will be a top priority. While the primary responsibility of this role is management, there is an expectation to lead by example and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects. You will demonstrate successful discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors as well as set an example for your team on collaborative teamwork. As a manager, you take responsibility for the results of the team and serve as a resource and mentor. You recognize the value of building trust with your team through authenticity, shared vision, and transparency. You'll be expected to invest time and energy in professionally and personally developing and growing the team. You care deeply, challenge directly, and foster a team culture that relentlessly pursues excellence while also caring deeply about the human behind the job.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads the development and execution of strategic fundraising plans to advance UTEP's Institutional Advancement priorities. Serves as a strategic partner to the Vice President and IA senior leadership team. Manages, mentors, and develops centralized and unit-based Development Officers to ensure high-performing fundraising teams. Oversees major gift strategies, discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, while maintaining a personal portfolio of key prospects. Collaborates with campus leaders, deans, and vice presidents to align fundraising initiatives with institutional priorities. Establishes policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance fundraising effectiveness and team consistency. Promotes data-informed decision-making and monitors progress toward fundraising goals. Builds a culture of collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and performance excellence across the development team. Provides coaching, guidance, and mentorship to fundraisers to foster professional growth and accountability. Represents IA and the University in donor and alumni relations, and in university-wide initiatives. Ensures compliance with all State, University, and industry regulations, including ethical fundraising standards. Performs other duties as assigned; specific roles may have additional responsibilities due to the nature of the role/division/unit.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides direction, leadership and guidance to the Development department at Institutional Advancement. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Master's Degree and/or

Experience:

Eight (8) years of successful major gift fundraising experience or relevant experience (e.g. portfolio management, sales, nonprofit, banking, or finance)

Preferred Qualifications:

A working understanding of a research university environment Experience in a higher education setting, enthusiasm for fundraising, and working within a goal-oriented fundraising organization Experience managing a team and/or individual fundraisers. Demonstrated success persuading and influencing groups and individuals to support the organization's agenda, particularly donors, colleagues, volunteer leadership, and other stakeholders Experience working directly with deans, vice presidents, program directors and/or advisory board members to advance fundraising priorities Experience using a fundraising database (we use Raiser's Edge/NXT and FPM) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards

Key Performance Indicators:

Understanding how you would measure success in a role is critical to understanding if it's a good fit. At Institutional Advancement, we believe Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) contribute not only to the overall productivity of our division but also to our team engagement. Key performance indicators are just one aspect of how performance is evaluated, complemented by role-based competencies and a demonstrated commitment to positive organizational citizenship. The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this role: % of division-wide strategic goals met on time. Staff engagement and performance improvement metrics (e.g., annual review scores, retention). # of initiatives demonstrating effective cross-functional alignment and executive satisfaction. Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP ) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan . Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.

Miner Perks and Benefits What UTEP Offers:

Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform

Voluntary Benefits:

Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans Retirement Programs Longevity Pay Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Paid Holidays Employee Discounts & Perks Employee Education Assistance program And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer:

Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information Note:

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu .