ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Professional Vacancy
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment for the following position:

Budget Title:	Assistant Vice President for Development		Descriptive Title:		Associate Vice President for Development
Department:	University Development		Item Number:		To be determined
Professional Rank and Salary Range:	MP-3		Date to be filled:		To be determined
Brief description of duties:
Reporting to the VP for University Development, the AVP is responsible for the University’s comprehensive major gifts program. Direct reports include fourteen gift officers assigned either to units throughout the University or to university-wide priorities. The AVP works with staff to develop effective cultivation and solicitation strategies for major, principal, planned gift, and corporate and foundation prospects (defined as prospects capable of contributing $25,000 or more in support of University priorities) and oversees their timely execution. The AVP will foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues in University Development, as well as senior administrators, deans, and faculty. The AVP works closely with the VP on all aspects of fundraising and is responsible for securing major gifts. The AVP will manage a personal caseload and originate 10 to 12 face-to-face meetings per month. Frequent travel and evening/weekend work required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and seven or more years in development experience in major or planned gifts are required. Advanced degree and professional experience in an academic environment are preferred. The degree(s) must be from a college or university accredited by the US DOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization. Proven ability to qualify, cultivate, and solicit high level prospects, and steward donors. Working knowledge of planned gift vehicles and familiarity with financial and estate planning concepts. Ability to supervise staff and build a collaborative work environment. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse groups of people.
Special Notes:
Please send a letter of application, referencing P07 number below, resume, and names and contact information for three references to:
		Name and Address:		Elaine Dillon University at Albany 1400 Washington Avenue, UNH-305 Albany, NY 12222 OR edillon@uamail.albany.edu
P07-13568 Item No: TBD		Closing date for the receipt of applications:		Review of applications will begin on January 28, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER