Director of Advancement

University of Wisconsin Stout • Stevens Point, WI

13d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Director of Operations is a key member of the leadership team responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operational effectiveness of the University Advancement division and the UWSP Foundation. This role oversees fund management, scholarship program operations (including software oversight and awarding processes), financial administration, strategic planning, change management, and operational infrastructure. The Director plays a critical role in driving change management initiatives, enhancing systems and processes, and aligning operations with the Foundation's strategic goals. This position leads the financial management and operations units, supervises a high-performing team of professionals, and collaborates with consultants to ensure excellence in service delivery and accountability. Full position description is available upon request. Department: The mission of the UWSP University Advancement Division is to strengthen relationships with university stakeholders and manage engagement by telling the UWSP story and fundraising activities to secure resources and support for the university’s mission and vision. University Advancement works to increase the resources available to the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point by generating philanthropic interests and volunteer support. University Advancement oversees activities of the UWSP Alumni Association, Major Gift Officers, development and the UWSP Foundation. Within University Advancement, the Advancement Services Department manages in-house operations related to fund management, gift receipting, fund reporting, accounting, and scholarship program oversight.

Requirements

• Masters in Business Administration or relevant education, experience, and knowledge.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit operations, fund management, or higher education administration.
• Strong understanding of scholarship management systems.
• Proven ability to supervise a large and diverse team, including but not limited to: ongoing personnel, temporary staff, consultants, etc.
• Excellent communication - both verbal and e-communications.
• Solid understanding of budgeting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of accounting and operational standards (tax laws, reporting, general compliance, etc.)
• Proven time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven ability of successful Foundation mergers.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit operations, fund management, or higher education administration.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Management.
• Proven skillset of leading change management.
• Familiarity with CASE, VSE, Gift Attainment and Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud NXT/Raisers Edge/Financial Edge database and other advancement and fundraising software platforms.
• Understanding of Charter Agreements.
• Familiarity with Philanthropy.
• Knowledge of higher education institution operations.

Responsibilities

• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
• Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials
• Drafts basic communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
• Audits or processes transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
• Answers general fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences

What This Job Offers

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