Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A proven track record in staff management, especially managing through metrics and analysis.
• The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues.
• The ability to execute strategies at the college and unit levels.
• Direct major gift fundraising experience.
• Significant leadership experience in a higher education institution of considerable organizational complexity.
• Experience in managing and leading goal-oriented teams and in planning development strategies, including personnel and budgetary management.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with a particular sensitivity to sophisticated, high-net worth audiences.
• A collaborative approach to leadership as the Assistant Vice Presidents interact with a variety of University constituents in order to maximize the performance of assigned team members.
• The ability to work productively with colleagues, volunteers and the University’s academic leadership.
• Diplomacy, tact, outstanding communication, and interpersonal skills, along with unquestioned integrity, are essential.
• Demonstrated success in managing individuals and teams.
• A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions.
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• Successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Responsibilities

• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications, and serve as a role model for the Division’s commitment to this objective.
• Contribute to overall CCU and University fundraising goals by serving as collegial and thoughtful team leader and coach who will work with partners across the University, including Intercollegiate Athletics and Penn State Health and College of Medicine.
• Assist units with their engagement of their identified prospect pools and pipelines of prospects for immediate and long-term cultivation.
• Assist units in the development of annual goals, plans, and budgets for a comprehensive, strategy-driven fundraising program.
• Identify, cultivate and solicit select major and principal gifts on behalf of the University.
• Serve as an ambassador for the University and its priorities and values with donors, alumni and volunteers.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position.