Assistant Dean for Advancement, Renée Crown Wellness Institute
Requisition Number:
59874
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
27-Oct-2024
Date Posted:
14-Oct-2024
Job Summary
Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Assistant Dean for Advancement Renée M. Crown Wellness Institute! CU Boulder is a global leading research-intensive university and the only institution in the Rocky Mountain region that is a member of the Association of American Universities. CU Boulder regularly ranks among the nation’s top universities in federally funded research expenditures and attracts significant philanthropic investments from individual, corporate and philanthropic foundations in support of Boulder’s research, teaching, creative works and service mission.
The Crown Institute’s research focuses on practices, programs, and policies that champion wellness among children and youth, families and caregivers, educators, and mental health and health providers. Scholars in multiple fields work together and in partnership with families, teachers, young people, and community members. The overall approach to the study of wellness in the Crown Institute foregrounds the importance of contextual factors and addresses disparities in access to health and education, such as those related to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, language, or other forms of identity. Current areas of Crown Institute work include participatory action research, prevention and intervention research with young people, families, and educators including programs focused on mindfulness, compassion, and other contemplative and behavioral practices, and factors that support young people’s sense of belonging and agency in communities and schools. Future research may build upon existing areas of research or may explore new areas not currently represented. Our work seeks to recognize, value, and honor diverse approaches to wellness and the impact of racism and systems of oppression on social, emotional, and mental health.
This position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development with a dual report to the Director of the Crown Institute and will engage with key constituents and campus leadership to advance the mission of the Crown Institute, including principal gift donors, alumni, parents, and community members. This includes leading the Crown Institute Advancement team and developing collaborative partnerships across the complex CU Boulder campus and CU system landscape around the campus’ prioritized health and wellness opportunities.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success. The division consciously allocates time and resources to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These efforts contribute directly to the division’s core values and to advancing CU Boulder’s mission through impactful fundraising and engagement results. As a team and as individuals, the Advancement Division commits to learning about and complicated systems, policies, and practices that enable oppressive ideologies to recur in the CU Boulder community. Embracing the responsibility to lead and model helps promote the desired culture while supporting internal and external constituents. Accountability for the division's commitment to these values is established through specific individual and team goals that evaluate progress and growth.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Leadership & Strategy
- As a member of the Crown Institute’s executive team, serve and meaningfully contribute to the strategy, performance, and culture of the institute.
- Collaborate with Crown Institute and Advancement leadership, create and pursue the strategic philanthropic and engagement objectives for the Crown Institute, in alignment with the vision, mission, and goals of the Crown Institute and the CU Boulder campus.
- Provide strategy for Crown Institute engagement efforts, including supervising all Advancement-specific communications activities for the Crown Institute.
- Support any fundraising and engagement objectives associated with the Crown Institute Advisory Board.
- Provide thought leadership, collaboration, and support on philanthropic opportunities for the Crown Institute, particularly those with the potential of securing $3M+ or those with pan-campus (multi-unit) elements.
- Learn and share national best-practice fundraising and engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic investments at CU Boulder.
- Work closely and collaboratively with Advancement colleagues across the CU Boulder campus, CU system (including the CU President’s office), and CU Foundation.
Relationship Management & Fundraising
- In partnership with Advancement and Crown Institute leadership, define individual and team fundraising goals, including the pursuit and management of prioritized relationship-building activities (visits, contact reports, proposals, collaborative efforts, etc.).
- Personally pursue individual fundraising metrics, including managing a portfolio of 20-25 key constituent relationships, focusing on those with the capacity to give $3M+ to the Crown Institute or to collaborative health and wellness initiatives.
Team Management
- Recruit, hire, and manage members of the Crown Institute Advancement team, supporting their professional growth and navigating personnel matters.
- Sustain and enhance an emerging donor-centered advancement culture.
What You Should Know
- This position will require local, regional, and out-of-state travel to meet with donors.
- This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote.
- This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $171,000 - $183,000. A signing bonus and/or relocation assistance is available within Advancement guidelines.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- 5+ years of increasingly responsible job-related experience.
- Master's or equivalent experience, or JD degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
What You Will Need
- Demonstrate excellence in ethics and responsibility, including handling confidential matters, problem-solving, time management, and taking personal accountability for decisions and actions.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across organizations, further inclusive environments, and establish relationships with diverse communities. Value multiple perspectives and develop a sense of belonging within teams.
- Skilled in engaging with diverse constituencies, understanding cultural nuances, and facilitating dialogue to build consensus. Demonstrate emotional intelligence in navigating complex projects and competing interests.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with an ability to mentor and develop staff. Develop professional growth to enhance operational and fundraising performance while modeling professionalism and ethical conduct.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and settings. Exhibit strong presentation and interpersonal abilities, with willingness to engage in candid dialogue on difficult topics.
- Embrace critical and creative thinking to address challenges. Engage in continuous learning for both personal and institutional growth and adapt to change with flexibility.
- Great organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and tasks, adapting to evolving needs. Skill in learning new technologies to support operational and research functions.
- Actively promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging participation from all community members. Work to identify and mitigate biases, fostering an inclusive environment.
- Deep understanding and dedication to the mission and vision of the Institute, with a focus on mental health, community engagement, and academic research.
What We Would Like You to Have
- 10+ years of experience securing major and principal gifts, preferably in a sophisticated higher education environment.
- 5+ years of experience serving in a management role, leading a team to achieve clearly defined fundraising and engagement goals.
- Experience planning and driving comprehensive fundraising campaigns, preferably in a higher education or comparable setting.
- Experience leading a unit-based Advancement organization, such as a school or college.
- Software Used: Microsoft Office products, donor tracking software (Salesforce), Zoom, Teams, LinkedIn.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by October 27, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu