Associate VP , Finance & Operations

About University Advancement

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State's status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation.

At the Georgia State University Foundation, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to positively impact the University’s donors on all levels, and to find innovative ways to ensure that we uphold the mission of the University. The foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with appropriate state governing authorities. By supporting GSU’s mission through these contributions, the Foundation works with the rest of the University Advancement to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.

These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Responsible for the overall finance and operations of the Development Division and the GSU Foundation. Works in tandem with the Vice President of Development/GSU Foundation, President, other AVP’s of development, other university and GSU Foundation leadership to plan, land, and establish goals and objectives. Keeps current with changes in the industry as it applies to the fundraising, foundation and endowment administration to assure knowledge of the most current techniques and trends and the appropriate application of them.

Provide in‑depth analysis on budget, financial and operational matters. Provide long‑range financial planning forecasts for the Division and GSU Foundation, including new initiatives and ventures. Ensure the integrity of the financial and donor records data. Oversees internal and external financial, gift and survey reporting. Ensures financial audits, gift receipting, real estate, lax and other reporting is completed as required and is in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsible for managerial leadership for the accounting (investments, real estate, financials and budgeting), gift and records management, and information systems departments. Meet regularly with the managers of each department, mentor employees. Acquire and maintain knowledge of GSU and GSU Foundation policies and procedures and assuring alignment with strategic direction and goals. Develop policies and provide guidance for implementation. Acquire and utilize managerial land interpersonal skills of negotiation, conflict resolution, active listening and team leadership.

Foster an open environment of dialogue with the department managers that results in the identification, planning and implementation of department services that are efficient and with effective internal controls. Ensure there is cooperative interaction with other division and college and university units.

Provide managerial leadership for and on behalf of the Division. Become knowledgeable of all aspects of the business and actively…