TITLE OF POSITION:

Assistant Vice President for External Affairs

DEPARTMENT:

Development and Alumni Relations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 to 10 years of development experience as well as staff and volunteer management experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience in proposal writing for foundations and corporations; strategic planning; budget development highly desirable.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees alumni relations, parent relations and foundation and corporate relations, overseeing staff in all four areas.
• Critical to this leadership role is the engagement of constituents outside of the University with its mission and fundraising goals.
• Coordination of proposals and related materials to external funding sources as well as the ongoing identification of potential new funding opportunities.
• Manages a comprehensive stewardship program for foundations, corporations and government agencies.
• Will carry a portfolio of gift prospects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to James Garvey, VP of Development and Alumni Relations, Philadelphia University, School House Lane and Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 or to develalumni@philau.edu.

STARTING DATE:

POSTING DATE:

April 2008