Oshkosh, WI

The Organization
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is an Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. UW Oshkosh considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). Employment will require a criminal background check. UW Oshkosh complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis of arrest and/or conviction record.

Position Overview

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement/Foundation President and serving as a senior member within the division, this position will promote development programs on campus and will work with academic leadership to identify and facilitate short and long term priorities for university fundraising.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree10 years fundraising/development experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative teamMust be an effective leader with expertise in planning, program implementation, personnel management, and accountability
• Experience implementing both small and large cultivation activities to increase involvement by and financial support from alumni, friends, board members and other supporters
• Experience using fundraising databases/systems
• Experience with strategic planning, financial reporting and budgeting, including target setting, revenue recognition, expenses, and forecasting
• Experience in writing, organizing and executing fundraising and alumni relations annual and long-range strategic plans
• Strong management experience

Preferences

• Advanced degreeMajor, comprehensive or capital campaign management experience
• Demonstrated successful/progressive fundraising management experience in higher education
• Experience with marketing and communications

Starting Date
February 1, 2016

Salary
$85,000 – $105,000

Terms of Appointment
Academic Staff Fixed-Term Renewable; Limited Appointment