Job description

Director of the Advancement Board, University of Kansas Academic Medical Center:
Department: Medical Development
Supervision: VP for Medical Development, KU Endowment and VP for Development, The University of Kansas Health System
FLSA Status: Exempt

Who we are and what we’re about: :
KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.

As an employee of KU Endowment, you’ll witness firsthand the power of our donors’ generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs – and everyone benefits.

People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed.

What we are looking for: :
Professional position responsible for providing leadership and support for the work of the 90 plus-member Advancement Board comprised of business and civic leaders.

This board advances the interests of the academic medical center, composed of the University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System. This is achieved with the collaborative emphasis on building public awareness, governmental support and resource development.

Specifically, the position will work collaboratively with the overall Advancement Board chair, the six volunteer committee chairs (Oversight, Executive, Board Development, Community Affairs, Government Affairs and Marketing), the respective staff liaisons of each and in close collaboration with the Health System’s VP for Fund Development and KU Endowment’s VP for Medical Development.

The Director of the Advancement Board manages executive-level tasks in the areas of correspondence and communications, meeting planning and execution, board member relations, engagement and retention, and other areas of support deemed to be critical to the overall management and continuity of the Advancement Board.
The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment’s stated core values – passion for KU, partnership with donors, perpetual support for KU, and a people-centered approach – and support the missions of The University of Kansas Health System and the KU Medical Center.

What you’ll be doing: :

• Supports the efforts of the Advancement Board to primarily build public awareness, advocacy and support for the collaborative work of the academic medical center.

• Works in collaboration with institutional executive staff to support the various committees of the Advancement Board. In cooperation with the Oversight Committee and executive staff, directs the planning and execution of the bi-annual meetings of the Advancement Board and committee meetings. Provides staffing oversight for all Advancement Board event/meeting planning and strategic initiatives.

• Works in close collaboration with the respective professional development teams of the academic medical center and with volunteer fundraising groups in prospect identification and donor cultivation strategies to assist with fundraising activities and goals as needed.

• Manages strategic planning and similar, targeted initiatives.

• Responsible for the tracking, assessment, reporting and implementation of activities needed to build strong board participation and engagement.

• Works through VP for Medical Development, VP Health System Development and communications staff to develop printed and electronic media, such as the Board website, e-newsletter, and other marketing, educational and recognition materials.

• Coordinates with the Medical Center operations manager on the use and administration of the Advancement Board’s budget.

• Assists with the supervision of the development coordinator who provides administrative support for this area.

• Performs other duties and completes other special projects as assigned

What’s required to be considered: :

• Bachelor’s degree

• Valid driver’s license

What separates the best from the rest? :

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in not-for-profit work, corporate administration, or a higher education setting.

• Experience working in a team environment is required.

• Experience in providing support for executive-level operations and/or non-profit board management is preferred.

Our commitment to DEI: :
At KU Endowment, we recognize that we best achieve our mission of building a greater University of Kansas by embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to cultivating a people-centered environment that is welcoming to the spectrum of differences among us in an atmosphere of respect and fairness. Accordingly, our staff, Board of Trustees, volunteers and donors will work together to create a more representative, equitable and inclusive KU Endowment.

We’ve got you covered: :
KU Endowment offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) matching program

• Pension plan

• Section 125 flexible benefits

• Generous paid leave including holidays, personal and sick leave

• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities

• Paid Parental Leave

• - Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance

• LegalShield & IDShield protection

• KU tuition reimbursement

• Free parking

Sounds good, right? What’s next?:
Please include your resume and cover letter when applying for the position.

Questions regarding this vacancy may be addressed to:

Susan Kang, J.D.
Sr. Director, Development Recruitment
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead
KU Endowment
PO Box 928
Lawrence, KS 66044-0928
Email: skang@kuendowment.org

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.

Job Type: Full-time

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