Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Advancement, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Associate Vice President of Health Sciences Advancement Corporate and Foundation Relations

USC is seeking an accomplished advancement strategist and fundraising leader to drive transformative corporate and foundation giving across the universitys health enterprise. The Associate Vice President of Health Sciences Advancement Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) will serve as a trusted partner to the Vice President for Health Sciences Advancement providing strategic oversight of all corporate and foundation relations efforts campaign planning and fundraising operations across the Health Sciences enterprise. This role has been designed to strengthen USCs philanthropic impact in health innovation expand institutional partnerships and align fundraising efforts with the universitys broader research and academic mission.

About the Role

The Associate Vice President will provide leadership and direction for Health Sciences Advancement (HSA) overseeing programs that support major principal and transformational gift fundraising from corporations and foundations. Serving as the lead strategist for Health Sciences corporate and foundation philanthropy the Associate Vice President will partner closely with leadership across USCs five health schools clinical departments and research centers to identify opportunities build partnerships and secure impactful investments that advance USCs health priorities.

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Health Sciences Advancement this individual will develop and execute a comprehensive CFR campaign business plan integrating philanthropic and sponsored research initiatives in partnership with the Offices of Sponsored Research and Contracts and Grants. The Associate Vice President will manage a robust portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects and will travel regionally nationally and internationally to cultivate and steward relationships that expand the universitys health research and academic footprint.

University Advancement is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all where all advancement staff and our stakeholders have the opportunity to connect belong and grow while supporting the University of Southern Californias mission values and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Health Sciences Advancement overseeing programs that drive major principal and transformational corporate and foundation gifts.

• Serve as the lead strategist for corporate and foundation relations across USCs Health Sciences enterprise advancing institutional fundraising goals through collaborative and innovative approaches.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive CFR campaign business plan and portfolio in partnership with the Vice President and senior leadership team for Health Sciences Advancement.

• Work collaboratively with the Offices of Sponsored Research and Contracts and Grants to align private philanthropy with sponsored research promoting the growth of USCs health research portfolio.

• Collaborate closely with deans faculty clinical department chairs clinicians and center and institute directors across the five Health Sciences schools Health System and other USC schools that conduct health related research and programs to identify funding opportunities generate support and maintain alignment with institutional priorities.

• Manage and actively solicit a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects to secure significant philanthropic support.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with advancement colleagues across the university including central advancement teams ensuring strategic coordination of corporate and foundation partnerships.

• Oversee stewardship and communications protocols for Health Sciences corporate and foundation donors at all levels ensuring meaningful engagement and recognition.

• Identify and address operational vulnerabilities implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency innovation and team performance.

• Manage and develop staff and senior leaders within the Health Sciences Advancement team fostering an inclusive culture of accountability trust and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration communications nonprofit management or a related field (combined education and experience may substitute for minimum education)

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience with university development/advancement setting

• Experience in health sciences fundraising preferably within an academic medical or research environment

• Proven record of cultivating and soliciting major principal and transformational gifts from corporations and foundations

• Demonstrated experience building and managing high-performing teams fostering an environment of transparency accountability and collaboration

• Strong communication interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders faculty and philanthropists

• Exceptional judgment political acumen and discretion in handling sensitive and high-profile matters

• Experience managing complex projects meeting deadlines and driving results in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency with office management and collaboration tools (e.g. Google Workspace Slack Skype).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in business communications higher education administration or a related field

• 12 years of progressively responsible experience within university development/advancement setting

• Extensive experience leading advancement teams and fundraising campaigns within higher education or health-related organizations

• Expert knowledge of university advancement practices corporate and foundation giving strategies and trends in health research philanthropy

• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership and faculty to develop strategic fundraising initiatives

• Experience integrating sponsored research and philanthropic funding to advance institutional priorities

• Track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration and leading organizational change to achieve transformative results.

Required Documents and Additional Information

Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $254735 - $400000. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer alignment federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support faculty and staff well-being USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents health wealth and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package.

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree

Minimum Experience: 10 years in university development and/or advancement

Minimum Skills: Proven experience with cultivation and solicitation of major gifts from a variety of donors (e.g. individuals corporations foundations). Demonstrated experience interacting with a broad spectrum of leaders and community members exercising diplomacy good judgment and discretion. Excellent written and oral communication skills advanced political acumen and exemplary attention to detail. Ability to build develop and manage high-performing teams fostering an environment of trust collaboration transparency and accountability. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision deftly handle time-sensitive matters meet strict deadlines and accomplish high-profile and sometimes confidential tasks. Experience with office management software/tools (e.g. Google suite Slack Skype).

Preferred Education: Masters degree

Preferred Experience: 12 years

Preferred Skills: Demonstrated experience with senior leadership in an academic or business environment and sophisticated philanthropists. Experience in health sciences fundraising preferably in an academic medical setting. Expert knowledge of current and emerging higher education issues and relevant essential rules policies laws and best practices.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the

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