Vice President of Institutional Advancement - Millsaps College : Job Details

Vice President of Institutional Advancement

The Vice President of Institutional Advancement leads all college fundraising, alumni and parent relations programs and is the institutional liaison to the Institutional Advancement Committee of the Millsaps College Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will lead a seasoned fundraising team of professionals in the offices of development, annual giving, alumni and parent relations and advancement operations. We are seeking a relationship-oriented, warm, energetic and innovative leader with proven success in the advancement field and a deep commitment to Millsaps College's mission and values.

The Vice President of Institutional Advancement reports to the President of the college and is a member of the President's Executive Staff and Cabinet. The next Vice President of Institutional Advancement will join Millsaps College during an exciting and pivotal moment in time and will be well positioned to achieve great things for the institution. In FY25 the college concluded its most successful fundraising year ever with help from increased alumni giving, board support and a seasoned advancement team. The college has recently conducted a feasibility study and is preparing for a comprehensive campaign.

This position works on-site in Jackson, MS and requires regular travel.

Job Duties

• Provide strategic direction, vision, and management for the college's overall institutional advancement efforts, including annual and major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, community and public relations, alumni relations, institutional research, planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure major gifts, planned gifts, and annual contributions. Lead capital campaign planning and execution to support the college's strategic priorities.
• Foster strong relationships with alumni, encouraging their engagement and support for the college. Develop and implement programs to enhance alumni involvement and contributions.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with corporations, businesses, and individuals within the community. Represent the college at local board and foundation meetings, summarizing activities, key accomplishments, challenges, and upcoming focuses.
• Develop and administer the Institutional Advancement annual budget in collaboration with assigned staff. Manage budgets, restricted and unrestricted accounts, and record-keeping systems of the investment portfolio.
• Supervise foundation operations, development, assessment and planning, and other relevant staff. Conduct annual evaluations and make salary adjustment recommendations.
• Advise the college president on matters related to institutional advancement, including appropriate policy recommendations to improve customer service, operational efficiency, and the ability to realize the college's mission and strategic goals.
• Provide leadership and support to foster continuous improvement in the quality and effectiveness of institutional advancement. Other duties as assigned by the President of the College.

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years successful experience in fundraising and alumni relations, preferably fundraising in higher education and in a liberal arts college context with high volume of success in closing major or planned gifts and experience in large capital campaign planning and execution.
• Understanding of national institutional advancement trends and best practices.
• Track record of successfully coaching individuals in key staff and leadership positions, including trustees, deans and volunteers.
• Ability to think and act strategically on at least three levels – institutionally as a member of the Executive Staff, divisionally as the leader of Institutional Advancement and individually as a major gift fundraiser.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as engage, inspire and motivate others toward ambitious goals.
• Interest in all aspects of higher education with dedication to promoting Millsaps' fundraising priorities and the ability to work in an environment with constrained resources.
• Understanding of church-related, residential liberal arts colleges or ability to learn and assimilate quickly.
• Excellent skills in personal relationships and oral and written communication.
• High energy, self-motivated and ability to travel extensively and participate in evening and weekend activities as required.

Physical & Availability Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 15 pounds without assistance.

Application Procedure

Please send all nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest electronically, [email protected] . Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of professional references.

Millsaps College is a selective institution of higher education located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi — a progressive southern metropolitan city of nearly half a million. Millsaps is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of the region. The college was founded in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church and is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education.

Millsaps has an enrollment of approximately 750 students and employs 80 full-time faculty members. The faculty/student ratio at Millsaps is 1:9, and the average class size is 14. Millsaps has graduated 25 Fulbright Award recipients, seven Rhodes Scholars, six Goldwater Scholars and two Truman Scholars. Millsaps is a member of the NCAA Division III and Southern Athletic Association and competes in 18 intercollegiate sports.

EEO Statement

Millsaps College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Millsaps College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.

All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and verification of employment.Salary will be commensurate with experience. Millsaps College provides acompetitive benefits package .

It is the policy of Millsaps College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please [email protected] .

Additional Information

In compliance with the amendments to the federal Clery Act concerning annual security reports, all potential job applicants are free to view Millsaps College'sannual Campus Crime Statistics here .

The only national liberal arts college in Mississippi, Millsaps College has consistently been ranked a “Best Buy” among national liberal arts colleges byU.S. News and World Report‘sAmerica's Best Collegesand is cited as one of Loren Pope's 40Colleges That Change Lives. It was the first institution in Mississippi with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and is the only institution in Mississippi ever to be listed inThe Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Millsaps is a member of theACS andNITLE , and has anAACSB accredited business school. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available ourCampus Security Report to all prospective employees. Millsaps is located in Jackson, the capital of the state. The Jackson area has a population of around 400,000 and offers low cost-of-living, excellent schools, pleasant climate, and many recreational opportunities.

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