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Assistant Vice President for College and Unit Development

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
Oct 17, 2025
Title: Assistant Vice President for College and Unit Development Employee Classification: Assistant VP, Development Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Advancement SubDivision-Department: UNT-Major Gifts Department: UNT-Major Gifts-Gen-170520 Job Location: Denton Salary: Commensurate with experience FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Department Summary The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas. Established in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46,000 students from across the state, nation, and world, UNT offers 240 academic programs - many nationally and internationally recognized. A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, UNT has a legacy of excellence in education, music, the arts, business and social sciences, with growing strengths in science and engineering. Last year, students earned nearly 13,000 degrees and joined UNT's network of 480,000 alumni, fueling progress and innovation. Position Overview As the leader of UNT College and Unit Development, the AVP will provide direction for university fundraising efforts in academic units, collaborating with respective deans and other senior administrators in developing impactful philanthropic agendas-consistent with UNT's and colleges and units' strategic plans-for major and prospective donors. The AVP will serve as a member of university advancement's executive leadership team. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience or training. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of fundraising strategies in higher education. * Ability to communicate institutional vision and build strategic partnerships. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: * Advanced Degree * Minimum ten years of professional fundraising experience or appropriate related experience. * Minimum five years of experience managing multi-level professional fundraising staff. * Experience in higher education fundraising preferred. * Competency in face-to-face solicitations at the principal gift level. * Extensive strategic planning experience and experience working with boards and volunteers. Job Duties Provide leadership and support in managing college and school development officers. * Supervise professionals within academic unit focused major gift team. Providing strategic direction, oversight, and coaching; strategize portfolio assignments and annual/campaign fundraising goals to maximize philanthropy and connection to UNT. Collaborate with the Assoc. VP of Development and the Vice President for Advancement on strategic initiatives across the University or campaigns focusing the broader fundraising effort. * Provide consistent communications and coordination, with the Assoc. VP of Development, to drive staff behavior, maintain and build a positive culture, and establish efficient and productive methods. * Collaborate with University Advancement team members to inspire trust, encourage creative thinking, and collaborate with other UNT staff and volunteers to significantly increase private gifts to UNT. * Recruit, select, motivate, train and mentor development officers for colleges and units. * Plan, establish clear performance objectives and goals, oversee, and formally evaluate the work of college and unit development teams. * Lead a team focused on and committed to relationship management both within the University and with constituents outside of the University. * Provide leadership for volunteer activities as appropriate including board development, cultivation programming, solicitation strategies, and the effective execution of these initiatives. Maintain a personal major, principal and planned giving portfolio of prospects. * Raise significant levels of philanthropic support by building, growing and strategically managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors both personally and through management of team members portfolios. Other duties as assigned. * Will work closely with Dean's and Department Chairs, coordinating with the Assoc. VP of Development, to help identify strategic priorities and staffing needs. * To work closely with the Assoc. VP of Development and the VP of Advancement to provide strategic leadership regarding philanthropic development. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; Typical 40-hour work week with possible flex-time schedule and hybrid work opportunities. Driving University Vehicle Yes Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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