Assistant Vice President, Leadership Engagement and University Priorities

Temple University • Boulder, CO

24d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President of Leadership Engagement and University Priorities plays a critical role in supporting Temple University’s highest fundraising priorities. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Assistant Vice President partners closely with the President’s Office to ensure principal and major gift strategies are executed seamlessly and aligned with institutional goals. The Assistant Vice President is responsible for designing, executing, and managing high-impact engagement strategies with Temple’s top donors (Temple 150) that strengthen the university’s relationships with key external partners, influencers, and supporters in collaboration with the Office of the President. The Assistant Vice President oversees all aspects of Presidential engagement with strategic advisory groups, including Board of Visitors and Presidential Councils, including the following councils but not limited to Presidential Leadership, Real Estate, Women in Philanthropy, and Athletics. The Assistant Vice President provides leadership in project management, communications, and operational support that enable the President and advancement leaders to engage effectively with top prospects, donors, and stakeholders. This role also serves as a key connector across the university, coordinating with the President’s Office and working with senior leadership—including Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Provost, deans, and other campus leaders—to align donor engagement with academic and institutional priorities; provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational management to create meaningful, goal-driven engagement opportunities that advance the university’s academic, philanthropic, and community priorities. By bridging Institutional Advancement, the President’s Office, and academic leadership, the Assistant Vice President strengthens Temple University’s ability to engage top donors (Temple 150), secure transformational gifts, and advance strategic priorities. Success in this role will be measured by the timely preparation of briefings and reports for the President and advancement leadership, effective scheduling and flawless execution of donor meetings and events, visible progress toward fundraising and engagement goals through improved coordination and tracking, enhanced communication and alignment across university leadership, and consistent demonstration of initiative, professionalism, and strategic support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• At least eight(8) years of experience in development, constituent, or campaign management.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior executives, donors, trustees, business leaders, and academic leaders.
• Demonstrated success managing high-level advisory groups or volunteer committees.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Experience overseeing events involving high-profile stakeholders and complex logistics.

Nice To Haves

• At least eight(8) years of experience in development, constituent, or campaign management, preferably in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of comprehensive engagement plans for the Board of Visitors and all Presidential Councils, including—but not limited to—the Presidential Leadership Council, Real Estate Council, Women in Philanthropy, and Athletics Council.
• Partner with senior advancement leadership and the President’s Office on principal and major gift strategies.
• Coordinate cultivation and solicitation activities for top prospects, ensuring alignment with University-wide fundraising priorities including weekly briefing meetings with the President’s Office.
• Ensure alignment with engagement programs with institutional goals, donor pipeline priorities, and presidential initiatives.
• Manage timelines, track progress toward key goals, and develop metrics and evaluation processes to measure program effectiveness and constituent satisfaction, using data to refine engagement strategies.
• Facilitate workgroups and cross-campus collaboration on initiatives tied to presidential and institutional priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership for volunteer management across all Boards of Visitors and Presidential Councils, including the recruitment, onboarding, engagement, stewardship, and recognition of volunteer leaders; ensure clear role expectations, strong communication, and alignment with institutional priorities and the broader donor and leadership pipeline.
• Serve as the primary administrative and strategic liaison for all Board of Visitors operations.
• In coordination with the Office of the President and University leadership, manage member recruitment, onboarding, stewardship, and term management for all councils and advisory groups; Work closely with deans, academic units, and university leadership to identify opportunities for high-value engagement of visitors and council members.
• Develop meeting agendas, briefing materials, strategic reports, and annual program plans in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Ensure strong communication with members and create a cohesive, high-quality advisory experience across all groups.
• Work closely with the President’s Office to manage scheduling, calendars, and logistics for donor meetings and events.
• Partner with Advancement Events on the planning and execution of donor events, dinners, and on-campus visits involving the President and senior advancement leadership.
• Lead special projects that advance institutional fundraising priorities, exercising discretion a results-oriented approach.
• Partner with Strategic University Events regarding President’s Suite and related hospitality operations at Temple University sporting events to ensure alignment with philanthropic goals and donor engagement.
• Coordinate Institutional Advancement guest lists, invitation processes, event flow, engagement objectives, and follow-up communications with high-priority stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Strategic University Events and Athletics for game-day execution, and ensure seamless, high-touch experiences for VIP guests, donors, alumni leaders, and key partners.
• Develop and deliver high-quality briefing materials, talking points, and donor profiles for the President and senior advancement leadership.
• Draft internal reports, presentations, and updates on fundraising progress and strategic initiatives.
• Capture and communicate meeting notes, follow-ups, and outcomes for Institutional Advancement leadership and the President’s Office.
• Ensure leadership is equipped with timely, accurate information to guide donor engagement.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between the Office of the President and Institutional Advancement for constituent engagement matters.
• Work closely with Assistant Deans of Development or chief unit fundraiser, academic units, and university leadership to identify opportunities for high-value engagement of visitors and council members.
• Coordinate with Communications staff to ensure clear, consistent messaging and branded materials for all engagement programs.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees