Assistant Vice Chancellor Individual Giving, Schools and Centers at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Assistant Vice Chancellor Individual Giving, Schools and Centers

PAE-University Development - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001700)

Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is a centralized, integrated organization dedicated to advancing the University’s academic and clinical mission. We support scholarship, teaching, research, and care by building strong relationships with contributors, alumni, and partners. Our work strengthens philanthropy, enriches the community, and fuels innovation across the institution.

We invite you to join our team as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Individual Giving, Schools and Centers. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Individual Giving, Schools and Centers this role is a key leader within University Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and execution for all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools reporting to the Provost

• Build organizational capacity to strengthen schoolbased fundraising and alumni engagement

• Serve as the primary advancement liaison to Pitt’s four regional campuses

• Develop and implement strategies to secure major, complex, and blended gifts at the six and sevenfigure level

• Partner with deans, regional campus presidents, and senior leaders to align fundraising priorities with institutional goals

• Work closely with Alumni Relations to enhance alumni engagement and longterm philanthropic outcomes

• Cultivate, manage, and sustain relationships with key donors, alumni, and stakeholders

• Maintain an active portfolio of major gift prospects with a strong record of solicitation and closure

• Lead, mentor, and develop highperforming teams across schools and centers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and excellence

• Support schoolbased development directors in planning, goalsetting, and execution

• Manage staff performance to ensure alignment with universitywide advancement objectives

• Oversee creation and implementation of annual and multiyear fundraising plans for assigned schools and campuses

• Balance multiple priorities while operating with significant autonomy and alignment to institutional strategy

• Ensure effective communication and coordination across advancement units, academic leadership, and regional campuses

• Represent PAE as the chief liaison to assigned schools and regional campuses

• Communicate with diverse audiences using compelling, persuasive messaging that advances philanthropic goals

• Translate the University’s mission and impact into narratives that inspire donor and alumni engagement

• Maintain a robust travel schedule to meet with donors, campus partners, and regional stakeholders

• Participate in evening and weekend activities supporting advancement and alumni engagement

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in supporting the University's mission.

• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive, innovative, and dynamic team.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Ready to make a difference? Learn more about PAE and apply today. Join us in shaping the future of education, research, and healthcare at the University of Pittsburgh!

Job Summary

Executive positions at the University hold significant responsibility for establishing and implementing goals, policies, procedures, strategic direction, and engagement initiatives within their department or organization.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and staff oversight for school-based fundraising professionals

• Coordinates and facilitates development colleagues, deans, regional campus presidents, volunteers, and administration to identify and solicit support for strategic university and academic-unit campaign priorities

• Works to maximize support of key university campaign priorities

• In collaboration with the VC IGSC and Deans, develops and implements plans, monitors and reports progress towards goals, increases fundraising effectiveness, and strives to attain greater levels of philanthropy for the provost area schools within a collaborative team environment

• Works with direct reports and their respective teams on strategic planning efforts to establish school/unit and individual performance goals and associated metrics

• Maintains a personal portfolio of prospects within a high-performance, metrics-based team environment

• Trains, coaches, and mentors team members in best fundraising and operational practices

• Fosters a culture of collaboration and communication with academic leaders, among units and within PAE

• Participates in structured sessions with colleagues inclusive of Deans to coordinate prospect identification, engagement, strategy building, proposal development, solicitation, and follow up

• Partners with colleagues and direct reports to elevate gift strategies on all prospects and leads proactive collaborative efforts to develop effective and coordinated strategies for prospects shared by more than one school/unit

• Collaborates closely with school/unit directors and alumni relations colleagues to build out multidimensional strategic relationships with donors and prospects to drive overall support

• Stays current on best practices, current challenges, and opportunities, and assists in framing overall fundraising strategy

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Executive.Senior Administrator.Assistant Vice Chancellor

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 10

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Driver's License Travel occasionally as necessary Track record of major and principal gift fundraising ($100K+) Experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams A history of success developing and managing relationships with academic leaders, volunteer leadership, and major donors and prospects

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $195K - $210K Annually

Relocation_Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable