Advancement Head

• Keeps track of updates and developments that affect the University as an organization, including its employees
• Benchmarks industry and general community methods and practices to measure and recognize the different levels of advancement requirements by keeping abreast of the latest academic and school operations trends that may affect University
• Partners with schools in understanding and addressing their needs, providing proactive solutions that meet present and long-term needs, and monitors progress of project plans and deliverables
• Works with the University’s leadership team and the various sections of the OUDAA in creating programs to address the advancement-needs of the University
• Establishes metrics and quality measures with the University’s leadership team to determine the progress of the advancement initiatives, while regularly checking, monitoring, and evaluating the progress and achievement of agreed deliverables and timelines
• Meets with the University’s leadership team regularly to help identify advancement requirements and the successes and areas for improvement of the services
• Coaches and supports leaders and colleagues on how to serve as ambassadors of advancements for their respective clusters
• Aligns advancement policies and strategies necessary to improve donor management systems in support of the University and academic operations
• Works with other sections of the OUDAA in tracking donor profiles and recommends strategies on how to improve donor retention

Advancement Management

• Works with key University stakeholders in developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to advance and promote the mission and strategies of the University to its internal community, alumni, friends, and donors
• Seeks direction from and provides updates to the Advancement Committee of the Board
• Works closely with the other OUDAA sections to ensure alumni and community participation in developing a culture of stewardship
• Designs and oversees the implementation of a comprehensive plan to synergize and energize fund and resource generation essential to advancing the academic, research, sustainability and social engagement thrusts of the University
• Collaborates with and gathers data from the schools and various central administration units in determining the resource requirements that would require external funding support
• Develops and implements strategies to cultivate relationships with prospective and current donors, including planning and facilitating activities and events to initiate and maintain contact

Section Management and Development

• Sets the direction of the Section and determines its operational goals in alignment with the OUDAA goals, and University mandates
• Conducts strategic assessment and evaluation of the Section’s processes, programs, and initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement, maintenance and adjustment in program and service delivery

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, or other applicable field; Preferably with Master’s degree
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Work experience in the design and implementation of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for prospects, including foundation and corporate grant-writing
• Work experience in fund development with a proven track record of success in raising funds from individuals and foundations, particularly by securing major gifts, successful fundraising campaigns, and building a community of motivated, mission driven supporters.
• Demonstrated senior leadership with strategic, policy, and budget planning experience
• Work experience in data management to effectively segment present and prospective donors/benefactors