Description
University of San Diego
Associate Vice President for University Events and Partnerships
Bryant Group continues our partnership with University of San Diego to recruit an Associate Vice President for University Events and Partnerships to join their team of over 70 advancement professionals.
As a member of the VP’s Advancement Leadership Team, the AVP will increase the breadth and effectiveness of corporate and select benefactor support of university programs, while also providing a platform to support the overall advancement efforts of the university. This experienced, forward-thinking and strategic advancement professional will lead a team in developing and sustaining the University of San Diego’s strategic, multi-level corporate partnerships to advance institutional advancement goals, engagement strategies and partnership initiatives. This role will also be charged with leading and advising on matters related to highly visible, overarching campus events that advance USD’s objectives, particularly those that raise campus visibility. The AVP will oversee a team of advancement professionals to ensure strategic outreach and communication of institutional priorities, signature events and partnership agreements.
The successful candidate will be a professional who has a bachelors and a minimum of seven years’ executive-level experience in corporate fundraising, event management, community relations, institutional advancement or related fields. Strategic partnership development, demonstrated success at building consensus and moving decisions forward, staff management and the ability to thrive in a complex, highly collaborative and ambiguous environment are all highly preferred skills. The ability and willingness to travel and work on weekends and evenings are required.
About University of San Diego
The University of San Diego is a contemporary Catholic university, set at the edge of an international gateway on a campus that is consistently ranked among the nation’s most beautiful. With more than 9,000 students from 85 countries and 50 states, the University of San Diego is the youngest independent institution on the U.S. News & World Report list of top 100 universities in the United States. Its small class sizes, compassionate culture, unique learning opportunities and state-of-the-art resources support 43 undergraduate programs and 41 graduate programs.
For more information, visit: University of San Diego.
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. It seeks and encourages applicants from broad and diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status or age.
California’s Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162) requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay scale for job postings, including internal and external postings and job postings through third parties. Per the University of San Diego, the salary range of $175,000 - $200,000 reflects what they reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
To submit your name for confidential consideration or to nominate a colleague: email Bryant Group.
Priority will be given to application materials received by January 20, 2025
