Assistant Vice President, Advancement Services

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

DEV Development Services

Full Time

Under limited supervision and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services (AVP):

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for advancement services across the University of South Carolina system.
• Responsible for guiding the university’s fundraising infrastructure, including data and information systems, analytics and client solutions, prospect strategy, revenue and compliance, and technical resources.
• Ensures the integrity, security, and optimization of advancement systems and processes to support fundraising success, donor stewardship, and alumni engagement.
• As a key member of the Development Leadership Team, the AVP collaborates with university partners, divisional leaders, and external stakeholders to align advancement services with institutional priorities.
• Serves as the primary liaison to the Division of Information Technology and the university’s alumni data steward, leading change management efforts, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives to advance the university’s philanthropic mission.

Prior experience in working in a complex development model. Familiarity with constituent donor databases and system conversion experience are preferred.

Comprehensive knowledge of business analyst skills in principles and methods of planning and managing operational fundraising resources and programs. Operational development experience in non-profit or higher education and/or hybrid development model. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers and the general public. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to travel to regional campuses and to conferences for continual professional development, work evenings and weekends, as required.

Strong track record of database experience with technical knowledge and understanding of systems and processes. Prior experience in executing strategic operational and resource plans to improve program efficiencies, upgrades and enhancements. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.

03/30/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by March 30, 2026.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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