Assistant Vice President, Development

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• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan.
  1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall;
  Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

Job Title:

Assistant Vice President, Development

Division:
University Advancement

Evaluation Group:
Staff Administrator

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Senior Vice President, University Advancement

Positions Supervised:
Director, Development;
Director, Leadership Annual Giving;
Director, Corporate and Foundation Development;
Director, Athletics Development;
Assistant Development Officer, Athletics

Located in historic St. Charles, Missouri, Lindenwood University isa premier, independent comprehensive institution known for student-centric focus and innovation. Lindenwood is committed to providing an exceptional, values-driven education that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world. It is an exciting time tojoin the Lindenwood Advancement team. As we prepare to launch acomprehensive fundraising campaign, we are aligning our operational infrastructure, building high-impact philanthropic opportunities,and enhancing our engagement with alumni, donors, and regional constituents to support student success, experiential learning, and innovative campus spaces.

At Lindenwood, we benefit from working ata picturesque, historic campus, located in a thriving micro-urbancommunity that’s adjacent to a major metropolitan city. In fact, in Business Insider named St. Charles the best college town in Missouri, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recognized Lindenwood University as the Best College/University.

The assistant vice president (AVP) of development provides strategic leadership for Lindenwood University’s development functions, including planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, major and principal giving, and leadership annual giving. This is a centralized position supporting all colleges andunits across campus, including athletics. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Advancement, this role serves as a keydriver of philanthropic growth and a critical partner in preparing for the university's upcoming comprehensive campaign.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provides strategic leadership for university development functions, aligning fundraising strategies with the university’sinstitutional priorities and campaign goals
• Leads the development and execution of strategies to secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Leads and mentors a growing team of professionals focused on awide range of development functions,…