Human Resources

Vice President for Advancement

Applications are available in the Human Resources Office or available online.

  • Applications from current employees are welcome.
  • Applicants must be members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
  • Email (hr@puc.edu), fax (707-965-6400), or mail (Human Resources Office, One Angwin Avenue, Angwin, CA 94508), your signed application to Human Resources
  • Please contact Human Resources regarding questions about this position.
  • Applications from qualified applicants are forwarded to the employing department by Human Resources
  • Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by Human Resources or the employing department

Start Date

Upon receipt of qualified candidate

Job Type

Staff Job Opening

Department

Advancement Department

Position Type

Full Time

Tenure Track

No

Duties

The Vice President for Advancement provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of all alumni and advancement activities that support the mission of Pacific Union College. The Vice President oversees Planned Giving, Philanthropy, Strategic Partnerships, and Alumni Relations programs.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops, implements, and manages a strategic plan for the Advancement Department.
  • Organizes events for the President, to cultivate and engage donors from community partners.
  • Establishes, implements, and monitors advancement policies established by President’s Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.
  • Provides oversight of the Alumni Advisory Committee, President’s Council, President’s Circle, and other committees as assigned.
  • Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet, which meets on a weekly basis in planning, policy making, and executive leadership of the college.
  • Assigns responsibilities for personal solicitation to members of staff, volunteer organizations, and governing body, according to special interests and capabilities. Provides training and support to others involved in engaging donors.
  • Assures a strong and lasting program in donor database management to identify potential donors and partners, maintain detailed records of contributors and grants, and in preparing letters of appreciation, and other donor communication.
  • Manages the enlistment, orientation, appreciation of volunteers.
  • Cultivates and solicits contributions from the Board of Trustees and assists them with the solicitation of major gifts from appropriate prospects. Submits information on a timely basis to recognized advancement organizations which collect national data.
  • HR responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training department employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; annual performance reviews; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Requirements  

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred;
  • 5-7 years of experience in donor and constituent relationships;
  • Senior management experience preferred;
  • Experience in Higher Education preferred;
  • Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred (if not currently possessed, a willingness to attain);
  • The ability and willingness to travel as needed;
  • Excellent relationship building, oral, and written communication skills;
  • A strong commitment to Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Higher Education;
  • Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and an SDA church member in good and regular standing.

Compensation

Salary; Starting at $90,000 (plus denominational benefits, depending upon qualifications and experience)

Application Deadline

Upon receipt of qualified candidate

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