Vice Chancellor for Advancement and President of the UW-Whitewater Foundation - 15893
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ATTENTION:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applicants and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for Advancement and President of the UW-Whitewater Foundation. This will be a full-time Limited Appointment. For additional information regarding Limited appointments, please review the Personnel Rules at: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/15.
JOB DETAILS:
The Vice Chancellor serves as a key member of the Chancellor's Cabinet and oversees the departments responsible for university marketing and communications, philanthropy and alumni engagement as well as the UW-Whitewater Foundation.
The Vice Chancellor works closely with the Chancellor, Cabinet, academic deans and the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board to align university priorities and to execute well-researched, results-oriented strategies and tactics for marketing and communications and philanthropic engagement. A passion for the mission of UW-Whitewater and higher education is a must. The ability to mobilize a variety of constituents in the service of that mission is key to the success of this position.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has successfully completed its sesquicentennial campaign and has selected a new Chancellor as of August, 2019. The new Vice Chancellor will join the senior leadership team at a moment of maximum impact on the future organization of advancement and the design of significant institutional marketing and fundraising campaigns.
Governance and Compliance
As an officer of the Foundation and an employee of the University of Wisconsin Whitewater the Vice Chancellor of Advancement is responsible for implementing the approved investment policies and the development of investment processes and procedures for asset allocation, financial risk management, investment manager selection and termination, allocation, monitoring and evaluation, and the identification of management strategies that will improve the investment efficiency of the Foundation’s assets.
The Vice Chancellor of Advancement manages endowment, working capital, and cash assets under the policies, guidelines, and performance benchmarks established by the Foundation. The Vice Chancellor of Advancement along with the CFO is to implement those policies and guidelines by selecting, executing, and monitoring investment strategies designed to add value over the benchmarks within a risk-controlled framework. The Vice Chancellor of Advancement is to adhere to high ethical, as well as professional standards, in serving the investment management and financial management needs of its constituency.
The Vice Chancellor of Advancement is to cooperate fully with inquiries and audits related to the Foundation operations from both the UW-System and the UW-Whitewater Vice Chancellor of Administrative Affairs and to promptly make corrections to any findings as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Seven years of leadership experience in advancement, including ongoing interaction with advisory boards, preferably in higher education or an organization of similar complexity
- Master's Degree is required, doctorate degree is preferred
- Campaign experience and/or experience designing broad-based engagement strategies
- Proven track record of achieving institutional fundraising goals, as well as a personal history of fundraising success at the major gift level
- Demonstrated skill at setting goals and measuring success, and an agility in addressing alternate program directions to meet goals when necessary
- Demonstrated ability in planning and executing institutional-wide marketing initiatives aimed at building reputation and increasing visibility
- Demonstrated ability to manage, support and advocate for staff and division leaders
- Proven commitment to diversity and inclusion
- The ability to analyze data for effective decision-making
- Experience working with local, state and/or federal government entities
- Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written
- Astute interpersonal skills, with a contagious enthusiasm for the work and a relentlessly collaborative style
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific responsibilities include:
- The recruitment, retention and ongoing development of an energetic and goals-oriented team.
- The design, implementation and continuous improvement of annual operating plans that utilize best practices to create efficiencies and increase resources and visibility for the university.
- The design and execution of university campaigns: targeted and comprehensive.
- The personal cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, in partnership with the Chancellor.
- The oversight of the university-wide marketing and communications functions in support of enrollment management, growth of academic programs, and the overall reputation and visibility of the institution.
- The oversight of alumni relations activities that foster lifelong engagement with the university community.
- The development and management of the divisional annual budget.
- Serves as President of the UW-Whitewater Foundation and is responsible for staffing Foundation board meetings and activities.
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Main Campus and Rock County Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per UPS Operation Policy: TC1, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
SPECIAL NOTES:
UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by October 18, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Lynsey Schwabrow
Chief of Institutional Research and Planning
schwabrl@uww.edu
262-472-1801
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover letter/letter of interest addressing qualifications of position
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
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