Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4159P |
| Home Org Name |
Chief Adv OP & Strategy Officer O&M |
| Division Name |
Senior VP, Advancement |
| Position Title |
Executive Director, Advancement Compliance & Operations |
| Job Class Code |
OB23 |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
Auburn Advancement seeks candidates for the position of
Executive Director, Advancement Operations and Compliance to join our operations and strategy team!
In this position, you will serve as a key internal advisor to shape the future of Auburn Advancement's efforts to ensure organizational governance, regulatory affairs, and operational compliance.
What You'll Do:
- Champion Philanthropy: By safeguarding the integrity of gift agreements, you'll play a crucial role in fostering trust with Auburn's donors. Your oversight ensures that contributions are aligned with both donor expectations and Auburn's mission, enhancing Auburn's long-term ability to attract and steward philanthropic gifts.
- Organizational Integrity: Ensure that all Advancement policies and operational standards meet university and regulatory guidelines, serving as an advisor on non-profit governance and compliance.
- Driving Regulatory Compliance: Manage the review and maintenance of contracts, policies, and critical documents across Auburn Advancement and its' affiliated organizations, ensuring alignment with university standards, leading industry practices, and legal requirements.
- Advancement Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with Auburn Advancement colleagues, campus partners, and external counsel to provide guidance on matters involving donor confidentiality, gifts, including gifts of real property, and donor intent.
Why You'll Love It Here:
- Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
- Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
- Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.
Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement. |
| Essential Functions |
Production:
- On behalf of the Auburn University Foundation and other affiliated organizations, works collaboratively with Advancement staff on gift agreements as appropriate, ensuring university and regulatory compliance as well as with Advancement policies including donor intent.
- On behalf of Advancement and the affiliated organizations, draft, review, and/or manage materials related to gifts of real property, including conducting appropriate due diligence and makes recommendations to the VP of Advancement regarding real property contributions, and the retention, development, or sale of properties. Ensure accurate documentation and execution of related materials, collaborating with AU General Counsel and/or outside counsel as appropriate.
Collaboration:
- Researches and advises Advancement leaders on a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, volunteers, clubs, gift acceptance, sponsorship guidelines, and applicable non-profit regulations.
- Reviews proposed contracts, leases, and other formal documents on behalf of Advancement leadership as related to the affiliated organizations.
- As directed by the Vice President for Advancement, partners with Auburn University's Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management and Government Relations on formal matters related to advancement and fundraising.
Innovation:
- Proactively reviews potential implications of donor/data privacy and other laws impacting the Advancement function, the AU Foundation and/orthe affiliated organizations.
- Manages all internal Advancement policies and procedures to ensure timely reviews, updates and training, and consistency with university policies. Ensures all organizational formal documents are processed and appropriately maintained in relevant systems.
Purpose:
- Assist Advancement leadership with formal record requests including donor/gift information involving the Auburn University Foundation, Auburn University Real Estate Foundation, and Auburn Alumni Association., Ensures appropriate referrals to the university's General Counsel Office and/or external legal counsel on an ongoing basis.
- Provides guidance on compliance issues, including, but not limited to, record retention, donor intent, state charitable solicitation registration, insurance portfolios, and similar governance best practices.
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Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
- 8 years experience in non-profit governance, regulatory affairs, and compliance.
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Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
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Desired Qualifications
| Desired Qualifications |
- Juris Doctorate Desired.
- Experience as an attorney at law desired.
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$119,830 - $239,670 |
| Job Category |
Auburn Advancement |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
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| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
12/19/2024 |
| Closing Date |
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| EEO Statement |
AUBURN
UNIVERSITY IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/
EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49254 |
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Auburn
$119,830 - $239,670
Dec 20, 2024