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The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the University of South Carolina through the USC Educational Foundation in the search
for an Assistant Vice President for Development, Colleges and Units.
Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Development
and Campaign Director, the Assistant Vice President for Development, Colleges and Units will execute, manage, and oversee an advancement
plan focused on fundraising priorities for university colleges, schools, and units. The Assistant Vice President will build a prospect
portfolio and solicit major and principal gifts in support of those priorities including managing professional and administrative
development staff in planning, implementing, coordinating, and administering comprehensive development programs with an emphasis on major
gifts. The Assistant Vice President will support the Senior Associate Vice President in developing, aligning, and executing the strategic
priorities of the university as well as work with deans, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and volunteers on fundraising efforts to secure
major gifts.
The University of South Carolina enjoys a rich history of more than 200 years of academic leadership and continues to
build on that tradition by bringing the opportunities of higher education to new generations. From its founding in 1801, the university has
persevered and evolved into a major research university, dedicated to educating the whole student. Recognized by U.S. News and World
Report as the nation’s leading first-year experience, the University of South Carolina’s students—as early as their
first hours on campus—are warmly welcomed to this diverse, inclusive, student-focused campus, and can immediately access programs and
opportunities designed to help them reach greater levels of personal and academic success.
One of the top 3% of universities for its
number of African American graduates since 2016, the University of South Carolina is strengthened by diversity. African American freshman
enrollment has grown by 85%, and both underrepresented minority and Hispanic freshman enrollment have increased over 50%.
In 2022,
the university attracted $279 million in sponsored awards and drew 35,471 students from around the world, while making higher education more
accessible for South Carolinians. With over 300 areas of study—many of which have earned national distinctions—and 9,426 degrees
awarded in 2021, academic pathways have the flexibility to be tailored to the individual plans or interests of the student—moving the
student ever closer to academic ambitions and furthering professional and personal development.
The University of South Carolina will
consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at
least 10 years of experience, including management experience, is preferred. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and
résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the University of South Carolina as well as the responsibilities
and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary for this position is $149,000 to $182,449 annually.
Preference will be
given to applications received by June 16, 2023.
To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1275.
