Assistant Vice Chancellor Development

Position: Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development
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Please Note:

Please Note:

Parker Executive Search is assisting the University of Colorado Boulder in this search. For fullest consideration, all candidate materials should be submitted directly to the Parker Executive Search website.

The Final date to receive applications is July 8, 2026, and all nominations and inquiries are welcome. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply using the Parker Executive Search website. Applications submitted through the CU Boulder Jobs website will not be considered.

About CU Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder is Colorado's leading public research university, transforming lives since 1876. As the state's flagship institution and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), CU Boulder is internationally recognized for excellence in research, teaching, and public service. CU Boulder is home to five Nobel Laureates and is the only university to send space instruments to every planet in the solar system.

The university aligns its efforts to advance research and creative excellence, global sustainability impact, and the success of all students, faculty, and staff. CU Boulder is also nationally recognized for its leadership and commitment to sustainability and climate innovation, advancing solutions that support the long-term health of communities and the planet.

Located in one of the nation's most vibrant and innovative communities, CU Boulder enrolls more than 38,000 students across a broad and dynamic academic enterprise. The university includes nationally respected colleges, schools, and programs, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Leeds School of Business, College of Engineering and Applied Science, College of Media, Communication, Design and Information (CMDI), School of Education, Colorado Law, and the College of Music.

Further elevating Boulder's national profile, the Sundance Film Festival will make its highly anticipated arrival in Boulder beginning in January 2027, reinforcing the region's growing influence at the intersection of innovation, culture, creativity, and community.

Known for its interdisciplinary approach and entrepreneurial spirit, CU Boulder continues to distinguish itself through leadership in scientific discovery, sustainability, aerospace, business innovation, and creative scholarship. The university maintains deep partnerships with leading federal laboratories and research institutions and is at the forefront of quantum science and engineering through nationally recognized initiatives such as CUbit and the broader Colorado quantum ecosystem.

These collaborations further position CU Boulder at the forefront of innovation, discovery, and public impact. As CU Boulder prepares to launch its first-ever campus-based comprehensive campaign, the university is entering a transformational period of momentum, visibility, and philanthropic opportunity. This historic effort will support bold institutional priorities across research, innovation, student success, sustainability, and global impact.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Development reports to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and serves on the CU Boulder Advancement leadership team. The AVC for Development leverages deep expertise in higher education, development, philanthropy, leadership, and management to pursue and achieve CU Boulder Advancement's ambitious fundraising and engagement goals.

Specifically, the AVC for Development is responsible for distinct aspects of CU Boulder's fundraising enterprise, including strategic oversight, leadership, and goal-setting for the following programmatic areas: parent giving and campus wide programs and, in close partnership with CU Boulder's Research and Innovation Office (RIO), industry and foundation relations and the teams that support the twelve campus institutes. This role also serves as the CU Boulder Advancement leader liaising with CU System to ensure the success of a campus-embedded gift planning team.

Additionally, as CU Boulder launches its first-ever campus-based comprehensive campaign, the AVC for Development coordinates with university and fellow…