Vice Chancellor for Development and College Relations Position Profile

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1 Vice Chancellor for Development and College Relations Position Profile

2 THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA S COLLEGE AT WISE: Vice Chancellor for Development and College Relations The University of Virginia s College at Wise seeks an accomplished, energetic and creative Vice Chancellor for Development and College Relations to lead a dynamic, successful development and college relations team in securing financial sustainability and programmatic growth for the College and the constituencies it serves. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Development and College Relations serves as a key member of the Chancellor s Senior Staff and is an active and invested participant in making strategic decisions affecting the College. In partnership with the Chancellor, the position is responsible for fundraising, alumni, and development and college relations activities and outcomes. The successful candidate will be a leader in forging relationships to build the College s visibility, impact, and financial resources and in enhancing its partnership with the University of Virginia, its parent institution. The University of Virginia s College at Wise A public, four-year residential college located in the lush mountains of southwestern Virginia, The University of Virginia's College at Wise is recognized as one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. UVa-Wise was founded in 1954 and currently enrolls 2,200 students. UVa-Wise is home to Virginia s only undergraduate degree program in software engineering. UVa-Wise offers 31 majors, 36 minors, seven pre-professional programs and 19 teaching licensures. For several consecutive years, students at UVa-Wise have graduated with the lowest debt load of any public liberal arts college in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. UVa-Wise has been selected for inclusion in Colleges of Distinction, which recognizes institutions for engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. History The University of Virginia's College at Wise, formerly Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia, is the only four-year, state-supported college in far Southwest Virginia and the only division of the University of Virginia outside of Charlottesville. Page 2

3 Situated on 396 acres in Wise County, Virginia, UVa-Wise is an incredible example of the determination and perseverance of the Southwest Virginia region. Before the College was created, there were no public colleges in Virginia west of Radford. Higher education was simply out of reach for most residents of Virginia's mountains. When local residents made their case to the University of Virginia for establishing a college in Wise, the Commonwealth of Virginia supported the cause by offering $5,000 to open, staff, and operate the two-year school for one year. Another $5,000 was appropriated for the second year, if there was to be a second year. Local citizens donated over $6,000 to furnish and equip the classrooms. Wise County donated property and two sandstone buildings, remnants of the county poor farm, to house the first classes. All of this happened in the winter of In September of that same year, Clinch Valley College opened its doors to 100 freshmen. The first classes of graduates went on to become some of the region's most successful professionals. As more graduates of the two-year college expressed their preference to stay closer to home to complete their baccalaureate degrees, the College began the process to become a senior institution. The College first granted Bachelor of Arts degrees in June Bachelor of Science degrees were first awarded in Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees were first awarded in Approximately 9,000 students have received baccalaureates in one or more of the College's academic disciplines. The small college once nicknamed "Poor Farm University" is now a vibrant senior institution. Perhaps the most significant event in the College's recent history is its adoption of a new name. After extensive research and consultation with the College's many constituencies, the College's governing board decided a name change was needed to more accurately reflect the institution's association with The University of Virginia. On July 1, 1999, following passage of legislation by the Virginia General Assembly, Clinch Valley College became The University of Virginia's College at Wise. In recent years, UVa-Wise has broadened its global outreach and currently has seven sister institution agreements with institutions such as Istanbul University, Turkey's oldest and largest institution of higher learning, the University of Seville in Spain, and most recently the Universidad of las Andes in Santiago, Chile. Page 3

4 Mission The University of Virginia's College at Wise, a public liberal arts institution, provides students with learning experiences that offer opportunities to develop the insight, competence, sensitivity, and integrity necessary for living enriched lives and for enriching the lives of others. Established in 1954 as a college of the University of Virginia, it is guided by the values of citizenship and altruism. Proud of its Appalachian heritage, the College continues to honor its commitment of service to Southwest Virginia, the nation, and the world. The College is guided by a legacy of teaching and scholarly excellence and by a dedication to quality in both the arts and sciences and professional programs. Above all, The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a diverse community of people who believe that information can be transformed into knowledge and that teaching and learning create a foundation for wisdom. Goals and Vision Statement To provide its students the finest possible education in the public liberal arts tradition that has guided the College since its inception. To give students the ability, confidence and initiative to use their undergraduate educational experience as a springboard for greater accomplishment. To encourage critical thinking among our students and enable them to make decisions based on research and evidence while retaining their commitment to fairness and compassion. Through these goals, UVa-Wise students are introduced to the concept of personal and professional excellence. By inculcating in them an appreciation for the benefits of lifelong education and teaching them the skills necessary to carry that habit forward, UVa-Wise is helping lay the foundation for the success of future generations. Through these habits, students develop leadership skills based in honor, integrity, effort and knowledge. As a result, graduates of UVa-Wise are globally aware, prepared for the responsibilities of citizenship and poised to become stewards of their community, state, nation and world. With these goals in mind, The University of Virginia s College at Wise is striving to become an outstanding liberal arts college recognized for its commitment to and expansion of the College s traditional liberal arts foundation. In order to achieve this, the College is committed to a series of endeavors that will strengthen the institution and its mission. UVa-Wise will continue to strengthen its liberal arts core in ways that will make it a regional leader in interdisciplinary education, engaged learning and community service. The College will increase its commitment to experiential learning through international study, guided research and internship opportunities. The College will utilize the liberal arts as a way to enhance and expand STEM-H programs. The student body will be better qualified; more inspired and possess greater diversity as primary elements in our path toward excellence. To fulfill our mission, the College will expand its outreach and service efforts within our local community and region. These interconnected elements will provide a transformational impetus to existing programs and encourage the development of new initiatives. Page 4

5 About the Office of Development & College Relations The mission of the Office and Development and College Relations is to support the goals of the College through private funding; to strengthen the relationships between the College, its alumni and its friends; to communicate the values of the UVa-Wise educational experience; and to broaden the College s recognition through media and special events. The department is comprised of a team of dedicated professionals who have achieved success by building meaningful, productive relationships with alumni and friends. Most recently, the team completed the Fulfilling the Dream Capital Campaign, raising $67.7 million, surpassing the goal of $50 million. The 2014 fiscal year ended with a record year of giving totaling $13.2 million, with a record 3,062 donors. Currently, the team is leading a bridge campaign for the College s strategic plan, Envisioning 2020, with a goal of increasing endowment giving by $17.2 million for academic enhancement, scholarships, athletics and unrestricted funds. The Office of Development and College Relations includes alumni relations, college relations and communications, special events and development. Annual Giving The Office of Annual Giving is responsible for the annual fund, annual giving campaigns, funding for senior class projects and the phonathon. An Annual Fund Class Council serves as an advisory group to the staff, multiplying the efforts and sharing information with fellow alumni. Funds raised provide a steady support for the needs of the College. Just the Facts Fall 2014 Enrollment on and off campus: 2182 On Campus: 522 Commuters: 1660 Percent Male: 40% Percent Female: 60% Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Full-time Faculty: 100 Budget: $43.2 M Office of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Association The Office of Alumni Relations works to build strong ties with the alumni of the College encouraging a lifelong relationship. Staff members work closely with the Alumni Association Board of Directors, which was established in 1969 to aid, strengthen, and expand the work and development of the University through the involvement of alumni. Alumni Association board members represent a wide geographical area, various class years and majors. The Alumni Association is a separate 501c(3) organization, under the direction of a 57 volunteer member Board of Directors and owns and operates Alumni Hall, a meeting facility located across the street from the main campus entrance. Today, the Alumni Association has nearly 10,000 members and is growing annually. The Alumni Board meets eight times a year and holds an annual retreat. The staff plans Homecomings and other events on campus, throughout Virginia and the Southeast. The Alumni Association hosts three fundraising events each year. Page 5

6 Athletic Development The Office of Athletic Development is responsible for raising funds to support the annual operation of the athletic program, including operating expenses and athletic scholarships. Funds are raised through individual solicitation and an annual golf tournament and two joint fundraising projects with the UVa-Wise Alumni Association. Athletic Development staff work closely with the Highland Cavalier Club Advisory Board, an athletic booster advisory council that consists of 20 members representing alumni, friends, retired faculty and current athletic and development staff. In addition, the athletic development staff members are responsible for creating marketing opportunities for sponsorships at athletic venues, including Carl Smith Stadium, David J. Prior Convocation Center, C. Bascom Slemp Student Center and through athletic programs. An athletic development newsletter is produced semi-annually. College Relations & Communications The College Relations & Communications staff produces the most significant publications produced by the College including The UVa- Wise Magazine and brochures, posters and specialty items used to promote special events. In addition, the CASE award-winning staff oversees the content of the official UVa-Wise website, manages the College s official social networking (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest), and produces directed messages for online audiences. The department also works daily with media outlets to publicize all aspects of UVa-Wise, including research, initiatives and events. Corporate and Foundation Relations The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations builds strong and mutually beneficial partnerships between philanthropic organizations and the College by matching foundation and/or corporate interests and priorities with programs and projects at the College. Working with the Senior Staff, faculty and staff, this office provides expertise, services and tools to successfully connect UVa-Wise with philanthropic foundations and corporations. Planned Giving UVa-Wise offers many gift planning options for alumni and friends through its partnership with the University of Virginia s Planned Giving Office. Planned gifts include bequests, gifts of life insurance and retirement plans, and other contributions made through a donor's estate. Many planned giving options enable donors and their loved ones to receive income during their lifetimes from assets such as gift annuities, real estate and retirement plans. Page 6

7 Special Events The Office of Special Events manages the major special events of the College, the Chancellor s Office and the Office of Development and College Relations including Commencement, an annual Benefactors Celebration, events hosted at the Lila Vicars Smith House (Chancellor s Residence) and luncheons, dinners and receptions. The staff provides expertise in the design and production of invitations, logistical planning for the set-up of events and coordination of food service for appropriate functions. UVa-Wise Foundation The University of Virginia s College at Wise Foundation, Inc. was established in 1991 as a fundraising arm of UVa-Wise. The Foundation Board is comprised of 33 members including 22 alumni and 11 friends of the College. The mission of the Foundation is to aid and support the academic, athletic, and student life programs of The University of Virginia s College at Wise and to solicit and obtain funds for the furtherance of those programs. The assets of the Foundation total $19.3 million, which includes $11.5 million in endowment holdings. The Vice Chancellor for Development & College Relations serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation and provides valuable support to the Board while working directly with the Foundation President in setting goals and objectives. The Foundation, as well as the Alumni Association, abides by the policies set forth by the University of Virginia. The Position The Vice Chancellor for Development and College Relations reports directly to the Chancellor and will lead the College s efforts in alumni relations and fundraising. The Vice Chancellor will oversee all external relations at the College, including fund raising (annual gifts, major gifts, planned gifts, corporate and foundation gifts), alumni relations, public relations, and all campaign and development activities. The Vice Chancellor leads the management, integration, and alignment of all advancement functions including: Providing leadership and vision for the Development function and managing the development staff to achieve the College s fundraising and external relations goals Leading and implementing capital campaigns and other fundraising initiatives. Work with the Chancellor, College and University leadership to determine priorities and secure funding for those priorities. Serving as the College s chief development officer. Manage, develop, staff, organize and execute all fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns as appropriate. Work across campus, statewide, and externally to build support for, and institutional involvement in, fundraising. Continue to nurture and build a culture of philanthropy on and off campus. Serving donors and potential donors to engage and inspire them and to increase their participation in the life of the College personally, professionally, and financially. Page 7

8 Working with affiliated volunteers and volunteer groups statewide, regionally, and nationally to maintain their interest, information level, engagement, and support. Serve as an external spokesperson for the College at events and meetings as appropriate to educate and inspire broad support. Participate to the fullest extent possible in the public life of the institution by attending College and community events and activities. Increasing brand awareness and a positive image through a statewide, regional, and national public relations, media, and alumni networking effort. Managing, and continuously improving, development policies, operating procedures, reporting systems, gift accounting and structures to support the development division and to be compliant with all applicable policies and state and federal laws. Manage the operations of the division and build an internal culture of teamwork, trust, excellence and integrity. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must have a master s degree or a Bachelor s degree with significant relevant experience in lieu of a master s degree. Candidates must also exhibit a thorough knowledge of the full scope of the fundraising process and demonstrated fundraising ability; a record of outstanding interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills; a record of demonstrated sound strategic thinking and execution; a record of experience working with a higher education or non-for-profit community in an official or advisory capacity; a record of demonstrated ability to integrate and lead a development program; and a demonstrated ability to work within a high-performing, executive leadership team. Preferred Qualifications A distinguished record of accomplishment and institutional development, including experience with a capital campaign Commitment to the mission of a public, liberal arts college and the ability to work with a variety of internal and external constituencies Experience in effectively recruiting and motivating volunteers Strong managerial, interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a record of progressive leadership and achievement in fundraising Ability to work in a rural region, as well as an urban environment A strong commitment to diversity and student success High level of personal integrity Commitment to maintaining a record of progressive leadership Salary The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Page 8

9 Applicant Review Confidential applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. How to Apply A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae; and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers and addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number and address of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting UVa-Wise in the search. Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to: Jan Greenwood, Betty Turner Asher, Partners Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. 42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, Florida Phone: / Fax: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com For more information about UVa-Wise please visit: For more information about the University Development Office, please visit: Page 9