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Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy
Auburn University


Date Posted Sep. 6, 2024
Title Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy
University Auburn University
Auburn, AL, United States
Department Senior VP-Advancement
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Vice-(President/Provost/Chancellor)
  • Development/Institutional Advancement
 
 
Step into a transformative role that drives excellence and innovation - and shape the future of philanthropy at Auburn University!

The Auburn University Office of Advancement is excited to find a visionary leader for the Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy. This pivotal role will shape Auburn University's future by influencing strategic direction and elevating our philanthropic mission. 
 
Why This Role Matters: You will be an architect behind our fundraising success. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President, you will be at the helm, steering development officer performance and expanding our donor base, all while earning the loyalty of our benefactors. Your strategic vision will guide and mentor your assigned unit(s), fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and confidence within your team. By building and leading high-performing, results-driven teams, you’ll play a vital role in fueling Auburn University's mission and growth.

What Makes Auburn Special: At Auburn, our work transforms lives. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future through cutting-edge education, impactful research, and a deep commitment to service. Our vibrant community is nationally lauded for academic excellence, robust community engagement, and a positive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Why You’ll Love Working Here: Auburn University isn’t just a place to work; it’s a community where you’ll thrive. Forbes Magazine named Auburn one of Alabama’s best employers, with employees enjoying an average tenure of ten years. Our comprehensive benefits include exceptional health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more. Discover the full range of benefits and the vibrant community that makes Auburn special by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.

The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy.

 
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