"Associate Vice President of Advancement"

Carroll College is seeking an accomplished and innovative leader to serve as Associate Vice President of Advancement. This senior level position provides visionary and strategic leadership to support the College’s mission and strengthen its fundraising efforts.

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Associate Vice President will oversee the College’s Major Giving, Planned Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations teams. The AVP will play a critical role in developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, managing financial goals and leading the planning and implementation of comprehensive campaigns. In close collaboration with the College President, Board of Trustees, and Advancement leadership, the AVP will help cultivate and secure transformational philanthropic support that advances the College’s mission.

This position will provide strategic direction for all areas under their purview while leading a team of dedicated fundraising professionals and guiding the development of major donor strategies. They will manage a personal portfolio of high-net-worth prospects with the capacity to make six- to eight-figure contributions. The AVP will serve as a senior leader in the design and execution of the next comprehensive fundraising campaign and play a central role in engaging and supporting the President and Trustees in donor cultivation and solicitation. In addition, the AVP will oversee budget planning, performance metrics, and prospect research operations to ensure an efficient and data-driven advancement program.

Qualifications:The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field; Master’s Degree preferred. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in higher education fundraising (or equivalent experience in high-level sales or relationship-based fundraising). A minimum of 3 years in a leadership role with demonstrated team-building and supervisory experience. A proven track record of success in closing six to seven figure gifts in major and planned giving, with experience in comprehensive campaigns, strongly preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. For this position, Carroll College will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas classifications.

To Apply: For consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the position will remain open until filled.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed Carroll College Application

Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a welcoming work environment for all.

Benefits Include:

• Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College
• Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee, and if eligible, for spouse and dependent child(ren)
• Potential Tuition Exchange benefits for dependent child(ren)
• Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays
• Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more

About Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.

Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue. To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our web site at www.carroll.edu.