*REVISED*Associate Vice President for Advancement Services, UNLV Foundation - Finance [R0152232]

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the Associate Vice President, Advancement Services (AVP). The AVP is a key member of the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) leadership team, providing strategic vision, leadership, and oversight for the advancement infrastructure that supports fundraising, donor engagement, and alumni engagement. The AVP reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement and leads a comprehensive Advancement Services operation that supplies the systems, processes, data, communications, and donor‑centered practices necessary to advance the University’s philanthropic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and oversight for the Advancement Services infrastructure.
• Direct Advancement Services, Prospect Research and Prospect Management, Donor Relations infrastructure, and the Advancement Communications and Marketing team.
• Ensure fundraising operations, prospect strategy, donor relations, stewardship, communications, and marketing efforts are aligned, data‑informed, compliant, and donor‑centric.
• Serve as a senior advisor to PAE executive leadership on advancement operations, donor engagement strategy, communications and marketing, data governance, and organizational readiness for major and comprehensive campaign activity.
• Lead the Foundation’s advancement technology ecosystem, including Salesforce Education Cloud and related systems, analytics platforms, reporting environments, digital engagement tools, and related advancement technologies.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, change management strategies, and business process redesign efforts that strengthen advancement operations and position the institution for future campaign growth.
• Collaborate with Development, Alumni Engagement, Finance and Accounting, Internal Audit, and Information Technology to ensure advancement policies, systems, and communications support fundraising effectiveness and institutional integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a preference in business, information systems, data analytics, organizational design, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in advancement services, fundraising operations, CRM administration, advancement technology, analytics, communications, marketing technology, or related advancement functions.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience directing multidisciplinary teams and organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology initiatives, CRM implementations, digital transformation efforts, organizational change management, advancement operations, and complex organizational projects.
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising systems, advancement technologies, analytics platforms, and constituent relationship management tools.
• Proven ability to optimize operational performance, support comprehensive campaign initiatives, and translate strategic objectives into measurable operational outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree and Higher Education Advancement Services experience at a large public R1 university are preferred.

Salary

Up to $200,000. Salary is competitive with similarly situated institutions.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision; comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs; no state income tax; tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools, including for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard.
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

UNLV is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of the person's age (40 or older), disability, gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. Discrimination on the basis of a protected class is illegal under federal and state law. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

UNLV does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination extends to applicants for admission and employment.