Chief Advancement Officer, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy - Carnegie Mellon University : Job Details

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Carnegie Mellon University in the search for a Chief Advancement Officer, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.Reporting to the Dean of the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Associate Vice President for Development, the Chief Advancement Officer will set a strategic advancement vision for the college, with oversight of a broad range of unit-level advancement functions encompassing major gifts, donor relations, annual giving, events, alumni and constituent engagement, and management of the unit's advisory board. The Chief Advancement Officer also will serve as a member of the Dean's leadership team. The Chief Advancement Officer will be a senior leader within the Division of University Advancement and serve as a member of the CMU Advancement Leadership Council. The Chief Advancement Officer will manage the advancement staff assigned to their academic unit and will carry a portfolio of the unit's top prospects, executing cultivation and solicitation strategies and securing major, leadership, and principal gifts. They also will be responsible for identifying, refining, and articulating their unit's fundraising needs, communicating those needs to internal and external audiences, and generating excitement for the Dean's top priorities while ensuring that frontline fundraisers across the university are equipped to advocate for their vision.Carnegie Mellon University is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology, and business to public policy, the humanities, and the arts. More than 15,000 students in CMU's seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation.A Carnegie Mellon education is marked by its strong focus on fundamental and versatile problem-solving skills, both within a specific discipline and with an interdisciplinary approach. The university respects and values students, acknowledging that varied talents and interests often span many specialties, and that the world's challenges and opportunities are rarely contained by a single discipline. Students can explore more than one field of study while developing the strong professional core that is the hallmark of a Carnegie Mellon education. CMU encourages students to expand their thinking in new and exciting dimensions, with a strong focus on experiential learning in and out of the classroom, on and off campus.Carnegie Mellon is positioned like never before to meet the challenges of the 21st century. At the intersection of technology and humanity, CMU's research, innovation, and creativity will continue to guide the future as a world-class university. A member of the Association of American Universities, CMU generates more than $400 million in research annually and ranks No. 21 among national universities in U.S. News & World Report, with the undergraduate computer science program ranking No. 2 and graduate No. 1, undergraduate engineering ranking No. 8, and undergraduate business ranking No. 6.A bachelor's degree is required for this position. A master's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred. At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience is required for this position; experience leading and supervising teams for at least five years is preferred. Experience in a campaign environment and managing principal gift relationships is desirable. Carnegie Mellon University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to CMU, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. A successful completion of a background check is required for this position. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Carnegie Mellon University and the position of Chief Advancement Officer, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy as presented in the position prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, ancestry, belief, veteran status or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state or local laws or executive orders.To apply for this position, visit:jeid-2554a1b564bd1b409c4b1cb1e873a509recblid e267h9lb3wst527jtsz5jn9g6y41tg