Assoc VP-Dev Strategy & Srvs

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $300,000 - $310,000

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Office of Development (VP&S OOD), a part of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), is dedicated to facilitating relationships that support the vision and mission of CUIMC and VP&S: to transform health by driving discovery, advancing care, and educating leaders.

Position Summary

Responsible for strategic and operational planning (development and execution) for CUIMC development. Supports the function of the Senior Vice President's (SVP) office including prospect and donor management, external relations, and workflows. Is a key advisor to the SVP and a resource/facilitator for the CUIMC Development Leadership Team. Responsible for the strategic use and the administration of the CUIMC development budget. Will create and manage a policy and procedure mechanism to standardize, streamline, and document CUIMC development office key functions. Serves as a liaison to partner offices at the CUIMC level and in schools and departments (i.e., CUIMC offices for HR, Finance, IT, General Counsel; OAD; school development and alumni relation offices; NYP development office; clinical departments). Serve as a member of the CUIMC Development Office Leadership Team. The Associate Vice President, Development Strategy & Services (AVP) manages both strategic initiatives and daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive multi-year strategic planning process for CUIMC development; engage CUIMC development colleagues to ensure the quality of the plan and collective accountability; engage key institutional partners to ensure the plan aligns and is integrated with CUIMC's strategic priorities; design and implement methods to track KPIs and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies; regularly communicate strategic planning work and performance updates to stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the SVP and the CUIMC development leadership team; actions include maintaining regular communication across the leadership team and facilitating the team's informed and collaborative decision-making.
• Manage cross-functional projects toward specific, measurable outcomes; may include projects within CUIMC development, spanning CUIMC (all four schools), in partnership with OAD, or across the university.
• Create, implement, and refine unit-level policies and procedures that support CUIMC Development's goals and operations; this function will ensure accountability, standardization, and transparency for all CUIMC development office activity.
• Create operational efficiencies to streamline internal processes, monitor productivity, and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage areas of the SVP's work including communication, presentations, event preparation, and donor relations.
• Oversee functional and administrative activities, including budget management, workspace management, and HR activities; these are managed in collaboration with centralized CUIMC function and will reflect values of integrity, collaboration, and professionalism.
• Initially manage, with the SVP, an audit and review of data and business intelligence needs and build and implement a data driven organizational structure in partnership with relevant CUIMC and university offices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus ten years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.

Other Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience and demonstrated knowledge in fundraising and alumni relations in the areas of organizational development, strategic planning, or project management; has managed long-term initiatives and day-to-day projects.
• Experience in development for higher education institutions and/or academic medical centers preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; the ability to manage diverse responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ensure strategic priorities are met.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and to build constructive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Elevated level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to work with confidential information.
• This position requires work beyond regular hours, including evenings and weekends, as projects and events require.
• Cover letter required.

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