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Assistant Vice President for Development

Northern Kentucky University

20 Campbell Drive (Show on map)

Jan 09, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title	Assistant Vice President for Development
Department	University Development
Compensation Title	Assistant Vice President for Development
Position Number	30000177
Position Status	Regular
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday 8:15-4:15pm
Hours per Week	37.5
Months per Year	12
Purpose of Position	To lead, organize, coordinate, and manage the university's fundraising efforts; to assist the President, Vice President, Deans, and Directors with fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
Primary Responsibilities	Provide day-to-day leadership and management for development officers and staff in meeting fundraising goals and metrics. Lead the recruiting, evaluation, and retention of the director of development team. Lead and administer planning, strategy, and execution of university wide fundraising efforts for NKU- major, planned, corporate, and foundation. Provide counsel, coaching, and planning for leadership, deans, department, program heads, faculty, and staff regarding development strategy and activities. Manage prospect research and management, providing counsel and direction to coordinate prospect and prospect development for all University fundraising Manage a prospect and donor portfolio Active leadership in the division of university advancement and NKU Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications	Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, at least ten years of progressive experience, and at least two years of leadership and management experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education, with comprehensive fundraising campaign experience, and a successful record of accomplishment of closing gifts of $100,000 and above. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse development team.
Minimum Education	Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education
Minimum Experience	10 years
Salary
Pay Grade	UN

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2026S2313
Job Open Date	01/05/2026
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15380
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