Assistant Vice Chancellor, Clinical Programs Advancement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Clinical Programs Advancement

Medical and Health Sciences Foundation - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002566)

The Division of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement (PAE) at the University of Pittsburgh builds meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and stakeholders to advance the University’s mission in education, research, and healthcare. We invite applications for the Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Clinical Programs Advancement.

The AVC provides strategic leadership for fundraising across clinical departments and the University’s Grateful Patient programs. The role requires a proven fundraiser with experience closing sevenfigure gifts from grateful patients and demonstrated success engaging physicians. The AVC leads a highperforming team of frontline fundraisers and staff, developing a comprehensive strategy that integrates philanthropy into the clinical care continuum. This includes close partnership with UPMC department chairs, division chiefs, center and institute directors, faculty, physicians, and senior leadership at both Pitt and UPMC. The AVC will also help shape strategy for the Clinical Programs Advancement team in collaboration with the VC for Health Sciences & Clinical Programs Advancement and the Acting Chief Advancement Officer for Pitt’s upcoming comprehensive campaign.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Management • Provide innovative leadership for major gift fundraising across Pitt and UPMC clinical areas.• Partner with department leadership to implement and expand grateful patient programs.• Build strong relationships with physicians and increase physician participation.• Supervise staff and guide program execution to engage grateful patient prospects and families.• Develop performance metrics to drive growth in fundraising activity and revenue.• Recommend organizational structures that maximize coverage of priority areas and resources.

Frontline Fundraising & Portfolio Management • Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects within assigned clinical areas.

Strategic Planning & Physician Engagement • Partner with senior leaders, including department chairs and hospital leadership, to communicate and advance fundraising priorities.• Lead staff in developing strategies to increase participating physicians, donors, and total dollars raised.

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

• Ability to lead and supervise staff executing Pitt’s Grateful Patient fundraising program.
• Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, including cultivating new prospects and meeting ambitious performance goals.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with physicians, department chairs, and institutional leaders to inspire partnership and collaboration.
• Develop broad knowledge of academic research and clinical programs to communicate effectively with donors.

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required to stand/move for several hours at a time. may be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

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: Occasional travel and some evening/weekend hours required. Requires 10+ years of fundraising experience in a medical or university setting. Must have grateful patient fundraising expertise, strong analytical skills to communicate complex scientific concepts, and the ability to develop strategic plans. Responsible for preparing and monitoring annual budgets.

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: To be determined based on qualifications

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