Chancellor jobs in Massachusetts

Chancellor formulates plans and programs and directs administration of college, school, or university, within authority delegated by governing board. Confers with board of control to plan and initiate programs concerning organizational, operational, and academic functions of campus, and oversees their execution. Being a Chancellor administers fiscal and physical planning activities. May require a PhD. Additionally, Chancellor has at least 10 years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Chancellor
  • InsideHigherEd
  • Dartmouth, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job no : 522574

    Work type : Staff Full Time

    Categories : Executive Positions

    OFFICIAL JOB TITLE : Associate Vice Chancellor for Development

    DIVISION : Institutional Advancement

    DEPARTMENT : Institutional Advancement

    BARGAINING UNIT STATUS : Non-Unit

    JOB CODE : DA8832

    FLSA STATUS : Exempt

    REPORTS TO : Vice Chancellor for Advancement

    SUPERVISES : Senior Advancement Officer, Director of Corporate Engagement & Institutional Partnerships, Assistant Director of Foundation Relations, Director of Annual Giving

    SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION : Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development is a member of the Advancement division senior management team and is responsible for managing the major gift and annual giving efforts of the University, while managing a portfolio of principle gift prospects.

    As part of the University Advancement leadership team, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development will work with other senior leaders to achieve fundraising goals and maximize the level of support for the University.

    EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

    • Directly manages the major gift and annual giving efforts of the Advancement division.
    • Works with the Vice Chancellor and frontline fundraisers to create and implement a strategy around annual and major gift fundraising programs, as well as planned giving opportunities.
    • Partners with Deans, faculty and volunteers in the fundraising process.
    • Supervises Advancement Officers, Directors and the Annual Giving team.
    • Manages a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and prospects.
    • Works in conjunction with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement to oversee the strategic and technical aspects of the University’s comprehensive fundraising campaign.
    • Oversees the day-to-day campaign operations, and serves as a liaison to external campaign consultants.
    • Collaborates with Advancement colleagues to create a plan for use of the University’s senior leadership in campaign efforts.
    • Monitors campaign progress and identifies opportunities and challenges.
    • Assists the Vice Chancellor in the oversight of the Campaign Executive Committee.
    • Communicates effectively with the Vice Chancellor, Advancement leadership team, Deans and other University officials to update them on the status of the campaign.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Advancement.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred

    EXPERIENCE : Significant (ten or more years) experience which includes a proven track record in both major gift fundraising and the management of a frontline fundraising team.

    Proven ability to motivate, engage and work with prospects and volunteers, university leaders, administrators, faculty, and staff.

    Demonstrated experience in managing and growing a diverse group of Advancement specialists.

    OTHER : Local, regional and national travel may be required, as is flexibility in work hours to include evenings and weekends in order to successfully accomplish objectives and satisfy goals.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

    • Top-notch relationship building skills and internal organizational skills a must.
    • Experience in higher education and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
    • Prior major gift and planned giving experience and knowledge of advancement functions in complex organizations preferred.
    • High level of attention to detail in all communication.
    • Excellent customer relations skills in order to interact with staff, alumni and leadership donors.
    • Management skills to directly manage the frontline fundraising staff and development support personnel.
    • Substantial knowledge of philanthropic communities.
    • Self-motivated and able to work with considerable independence.
    • High level of integrity and extraordinary work ethic.
    • Excellent organization skills involving the ability to identify and solve complex problems.
    • Proven effectiveness as a manager / motivator of staff, and as a flexible and cooperative team-builder and team leader on complex projects.
    • Knowledge of strategic approaches to problem solving and ability to engage in strategic planning to meet goals.
    • Successful track-record in defining goals and setting priorities.
    • An ability to analyze data thoroughly and to conceptualize comprehensive solutions based on that analysis.
    • Ability to estimate task sizes, set priorities, assess impact of changes and re-direction, implement workarounds to meet deadlines, and balance multiple ongoing projects.
    • Ability to work with detail as well as see the big picture.
    • A high degree of technology skills.
    • Proven track record of cultivating and facilitating relationships and have strong volunteer skills in recruiting and motivating volunteers.
    • Ability to problem solve and set priorities and achieve timely progress toward goals..
    • Possess initiative, be detailed-oriented, creative, efficient and able to handle diversified tasks concurrently.
    • Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion while engaged with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature, along with the ability to reason logically and analyze and solve organizational and operating problems.
    • Demonstrate ability to operate with a high degree of independence, judgment, consistency, and discretion.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

    • Master’s degree preferred.
    • Experience with iModules and CRM solutions with preference for a salesforce CRM
    • Supervisory experience in higher educational institution.
    • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

    ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

    • Frequent interactions with staff, managers, deans, faculty and donors
    • Participates in advancement-wide projects, meetings, events, retreats as needed, including nights and weekends and some travel.
    • Fast-paced environment. Minimal physical effort aside from event set-up and travel.
    • Occasional (10-33%) reaching, pushing, grasping and pulling.
    • Frequent (34-66%) standing and walking and lifting of up to 20 pounds.
    • Constant (67-100%) viewing of computer screen and reports, sitting, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

    MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Must be able to communicate in English (speaking, writing and reading) at a level to effectively perform the essential functions of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development position.
    • Frequent work at a rapid pace.

    Note : Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned and / or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs.

    SALARY : Commensurate with experience

    UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as :

    75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

    Flexible Spending Accounts

    Life Insurance

    Long Term Disability

    State Pension Retirement Plan

    Optional Retirement Savings Plans

    Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)

    Twelve (12) paid holidays

    Paid personal, vacation, and sick time

    And More!

    Benefits for Non-Unit Professional : Non-Unit Professional

    Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

    To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

    The review of applications will begin March 22, 2024, and will be ongoing.

    Advertised : 21 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

    Applications close :

    Last updated : 2024-03-24

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Chancellor
  • UMass Dartmouth
  • Dartmouth, MA FULL_TIME
  • OFFICIAL JOB TITLE : Associate Vice Chancellor for Development DIVISION : Institutional Advancement DEPARTMENT : Institutional Advancement BARGAINING UNIT STATUS : Non-Unit JOB CODE : DA8832 FLSA STAT...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
  • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Dartmouth, MA FULL_TIME
  • OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Associate Vice Chancellor for Development DIVISION: Institutional Advancement DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: Non-Unit JOB CODE: DA8832 FLSA STATUS: E...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
  • UMass Dartmouth
  • Dartmouth, MA FULL_TIME
  • OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Associate Vice Chancellor for Development DIVISION: Institutional Advancement DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: Non-Unit JOB CODE: DA8832 FLSA STATUS: E...
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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Management
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • Worcester, MA OTHER
  • Overview GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is based in UMass Chan's Office of Management (OOM), which is part of the Office of Administration & Finance. The OOM oversees and manages those mat...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Management
  • UMass Med School
  • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
  • Assistant Vice Chancellor for Management Minimum Salary US-MA-Worcester Job Location 5 hours ago(2/23/2024 8:05 AM) Requisition Number 2024-45504 # of Openings 1 Posted Date Day Shift Exempt Exempt/No...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Vice Chancellor for Student Success
  • University of Missouri System
  • Rolla, MO
  • The Vice Chancellor for Student Success will serve as a champion for the Missouri S&T student community, providing strat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
  • Careerbuilder
  • Chicago, IL
  • Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) invites nominations and appli...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges - Davenport, IA
  • Davenport, IA
  • The VCWD promotes the college’s mission and vision and provides innovative leadership for training, development and recr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Montpelier, IA
  • The VCWD promotes the college’s mission and vision and provides innovative leadership for training, development and recr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Davenport, IA
  • TheVCWDpromotes the colleges mission and vision and provides innovative leadership for training, development and recruit...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Vice Chancellor Enrollment
  • Careerbuilder
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Company name Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Location Indianapolis, IN, United States Employment Type Full-Time Po...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chancellor
  • North Carolina Central University
  • Durham, NC
  • How to Apply For priority consideration, candidates must submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by Ma...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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VC Patient Navigator - Office of Vice Chancellor
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • Jackson, MS
  • Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please rev...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River. Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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