Associate Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director, The Ferris Foundation

Position Title :

Associate Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director, The Ferris Foundation

Location :

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department :

70000 - Univer Advance and Mktg VP Office

Advertised Salary :

$146,000 - $156,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits :

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA : Exempt

Temporary / Continuing :

Continuing

Part-Time / Full-Time :

Full-Time

Union Group : N / A

Term of Position : 12 Month

At Will / Just Cause :

At Will

Summary of Position :

• The Associate Vice President for Advancement & the Executive Director of the Ferris Foundation provides strategic leadership to a team of gift officers and annual giving professionals to advance Ferris State University's philanthropic priorities by leading and developing a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and measurable fundraising success.
• The AVP partners with the VP of University Advancement & Marketing and the university advancement leadership team to establish comprehensive fundraising strategies and integrate best practices, while personally managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors.
• Additionally, the AVP fosters a culture of cross-campus engagement, collaborating with faculty, athletics, and key stakeholders to enhance donor participation and secure transformational and planned gifts that drive long-term institutional growth.

Position Type : Staff

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Special Instructions to Applicants :

Initial Application Review Date :

May 19, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled? :

Yes

Posting Close Date : EEO Statement :

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit : Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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