Job Information
Ferris State University Associate Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director, The Ferris Foundation in Big Rapids, Michigan
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 benefit 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 (AVP) for Advancement is a key member of the University Advancement leadership team and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting fundraising for Ferris State University and the Ferris Foundation. The AVP for Advancement ensures administrative oversight of the Universityâ™s major gifts, planned giving, corporate, and foundation fundraising efforts. Working in close collaboration with and reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the incumbent fosters a collaborative team culture and establishes metrics for success. Leading by example, the AVP will effectively cultivate and successfully solicit a select portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making transformational contributions to the institution. The AVP will serve as the lead principal gifts officer for the university, working to cultivate, solicit, close, and steward pro