University of South Carolina
Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $122K
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ September 24th, 2025
Blackbaud
CRM
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University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences. The role involves executing and managing fundraising priorities for multiple schools and colleges, building a prospect portfolio, soliciting major gifts, overseeing professional development staff, and collaborating with university leadership to advance strategic fundraising goals.
Highlights
- Develop and implement annual work plans focused on major and principal gifts, managing a portfolio of prospects capable of $1M+ donations.
- Manage and mentor development directors, coordinating long- and short-term fundraising strategies with university deans and leaders.
- Solicit donors including individuals, foundations, and corporations in alignment with central fundraising offices using Blackbaud CRM.
- Meet individual and team fundraising goals and document activities in Fundraiser Dashboard and CRM systems.
- Partner with academic leadership to enhance development efforts and execute bold funding initiatives supporting USC’s strategic priorities.
- Lead and participate in fundraising events, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities with faculty, alumni, and volunteers.
- Required to have a bachelor’s degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience including management, with major and principal gift development preferred.
- Proficiency with database management and word processing software; experience with Blackbaud CRM is essential.
- Compensation starts at $121,633 with salary commensurate with qualifications; full-time position with standard and flexible hours.
- Work requires travel, evening and weekend availability, and reliable transportation.
Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences Full Description
Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 September 30, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- 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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Posting Number | STA00766PO25
Job Family | Alumni Relations and Development
Job Function | Development
USC Market Title | Assistant VP, Development
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131969
Job Level | E1 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Development
Department | DEV Development Office
State Pay Band | Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary | $121,633
Advertised Salary Range | $121,633 - commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Alumni Development
Posting Number | STA00766PO25
Job Family | Alumni Relations and Development
Job Function | Development
USC Market Title | Assistant VP, Development
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131969
Job Level | E1 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Development
Department | DEV Development Office
State Pay Band | Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary | $121,633
Advertised Salary Range | $121,633 - commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Alumni Development
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Under limited supervision and reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Development and Campaign Director (Sr Associate VP), the Assistant Vice President for Health Sciences Development (AVP) will be responsible for the execution, management, and oversight for fundraising priorities for several schools and colleges. The AVP will build a prospect portfolio and solicit major and principal gifts in support of those priorities. Responsibilities include the management of professional and administrative development staff in planning, implementing, coordinating, and administering comprehensive development programs with an emphasis on major gifts. Supports the Sr Associate VP in developing, aligning, and executing the strategic priorities of the University. Works with deans, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and volunteers in fundraising efforts to secure major gifts. This position also serves on the USC Development Leadership Team.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of major and principal gifts development experience, preferably in higher education. Graduate degree is an advantage. Prior experience in working in a complex development model is helpful. Have effective computer experience including database operation and word processing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Comprehensive knowledge of principles and methods of development and overseeing diverse fundraising programs. Development or health sciences fundraising experience in higher education or related fundraising capacity. Experience in leading high performing teams. Experience in establishing measurable goals to increase fundraising results that are both aspirational and achievable. Thorough knowledge of legal and tax issues as they relate to philanthropic support; knowledge of principles, procedures and objectives pertaining to gift planning from private sources. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses and the general public. Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. Strongly prefer knowledge of University program goals and objectives. Ability to relate fundraising programs to University goals and objectives. Prior experience in executing strategic donor events hosted by leadership/faculty for a select set of donor prospects. Supervisory experience in hiring, managing, training and mentoring development directors and administrative staff are required. Has experience in guiding the Development staff as it continues to grow and mature as a program that combines the best elements of the art and science of fundraising practice. Must have reliable means of transportation.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of major and principal gifts development experience, preferably in higher education. Graduate degree is an advantage. Prior experience in working in a complex development model is helpful. Have effective computer experience including database operation and word processing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Comprehensive knowledge of principles and methods of development and overseeing diverse fundraising programs. Development or health sciences fundraising experience in higher education or related fundraising capacity. Experience in leading high performing teams. Experience in establishing measurable goals to increase fundraising results that are both aspirational and achievable. Thorough knowledge of legal and tax issues as they relate to philanthropic support; knowledge of principles, procedures and objectives pertaining to gift planning from private sources. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses and the general public. Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. Strongly prefer knowledge of University program goals and objectives. Ability to relate fundraising programs to University goals and objectives. Prior experience in executing strategic donor events hosted by leadership/faculty for a select set of donor prospects. Supervisory experience in hiring, managing, training and mentoring development directors and administrative staff are required. Has experience in guiding the Development staff as it continues to grow and mature as a program that combines the best elements of the art and science of fundraising practice. Must have reliable means of transportation.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Develops and implements an annual plan of work. Builds and manages a portfolio of principal gift prospects with an emphasis on those capable of gifts of $1M or more. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a select portfolio of principal gifts prospects across the assigned colleges, and schools while following prospect management guidelines. Files contact reports, maintains accurate records, and provides updated information for electronic databases.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | Provides management and oversight of development directors in university schools and colleges. Works collaboratively with development directors to develop and implement annual plans of work. In collaboration with deans and development leadership, establishes goals for development directors as donor relationships are identified, cultivated, and solicited; and stewardship for assigned donors while following prospect management guidelines. Leads each team in planning and implementing long – and short-term strategies to secure gifts from individuals and organizations through major and principal gifts. Monitors development director fundraising activities and provides training, coaching and mentoring for professional growth and success. Provides vision and strategic direction that includes specific fundraising, campaign, prospect development, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Works closely with deans, faculty, colleagues, and staff to meet quarterly about annual goals and to identify and engage a prospect pipeline for future initiatives. Actively engages deans, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and key volunteers in corporate and foundation fundraising efforts.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25%Job Duty | Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with central’s office of Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy, office of Principal Gifts, and/or the office of Gift Planning. A number of solicitations are set and established by the Sr Associate VP with consultation with the AVP that may include individual and team solicitation goals. All solicitations are documented within a Plan and Opportunity in Blackbaud CRM. Establish a donor pipeline by entering all opportunities in Blackbaud CRM. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10%Job Duty | Meets process performance goals set and established by the Sr Associate VP with consultation with the AVP that includes individual and team goals. These goals include a set number of personal initial visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 10 gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year, and tracked via the Fundraiser Dashboard through timely documentation in Blackbaud CRM. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15%Job Duty | Partners with the deans of the assigned colleges and schools to increase and support their development efforts and maximize fundraising potential. Actively works with Sr Associate VP, development directors and deans of assigned colleges/schools to include other unit directors, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Develops a divisional strategic plan approach for all assigned colleges/schools for fundraising activities and other development priorities. Works with the Sr. Associate VP to help develop the case for support for university priorities. Define and execute bold funding initiatives that advance fundraising goals and promote a strong culture of philanthropy across the USC system. Includes specifically fundraising, campaign, prospect development, stewardship, and programmatic goals, priorities and needs. Partners closely with Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Principal Gifts, and Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10%Job Duty | Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Serves as a member of the overall USC development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Keeps abreast of current best practices in the Development profession and evaluates new and emerging ideas for potential implementation at USC. Files timely contact reports timed with reimbursement requests; maintains accurate records and provides timely updated information in Blackbaud CRM as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Represents the Health Sciences programs to a broad range of senior-level constituencies, including board of trustees, alumni, friends, corporate executives, foundations and other board members. Attends and networks at University Development and Alumni Relations events, boards, clubs, and constituent program meetings to develop relationships. Collaborates with university advocacy teams as appropriate to mobilize alumni and donors in support of the university’s development related priorities. Assists with special campaigns that fall under the umbrella of any University-wide capital campaign. Works with key volunteers to plan and direct fundraising efforts to benefit the related schools/colleges and the University. Develops strong positive relationships with the university community to establish the Development office as a major resource and coordinator for all university fundraising.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10%
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | Provides management and oversight of development directors in university schools and colleges. Works collaboratively with development directors to develop and implement annual plans of work. In collaboration with deans and development leadership, establishes goals for development directors as donor relationships are identified, cultivated, and solicited; and stewardship for assigned donors while following prospect management guidelines. Leads each team in planning and implementing long – and short-term strategies to secure gifts from individuals and organizations through major and principal gifts. Monitors development director fundraising activities and provides training, coaching and mentoring for professional growth and success. Provides vision and strategic direction that includes specific fundraising, campaign, prospect development, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Works closely with deans, faculty, colleagues, and staff to meet quarterly about annual goals and to identify and engage a prospect pipeline for future initiatives. Actively engages deans, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and key volunteers in corporate and foundation fundraising efforts.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25%Job Duty | Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with central’s office of Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy, office of Principal Gifts, and/or the office of Gift Planning. A number of solicitations are set and established by the Sr Associate VP with consultation with the AVP that may include individual and team solicitation goals. All solicitations are documented within a Plan and Opportunity in Blackbaud CRM. Establish a donor pipeline by entering all opportunities in Blackbaud CRM. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10%Job Duty | Meets process performance goals set and established by the Sr Associate VP with consultation with the AVP that includes individual and team goals. These goals include a set number of personal initial visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 10 gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year, and tracked via the Fundraiser Dashboard through timely documentation in Blackbaud CRM. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15%Job Duty | Partners with the deans of the assigned colleges and schools to increase and support their development efforts and maximize fundraising potential. Actively works with Sr Associate VP, development directors and deans of assigned colleges/schools to include other unit directors, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Develops a divisional strategic plan approach for all assigned colleges/schools for fundraising activities and other development priorities. Works with the Sr. Associate VP to help develop the case for support for university priorities. Define and execute bold funding initiatives that advance fundraising goals and promote a strong culture of philanthropy across the USC system. Includes specifically fundraising, campaign, prospect development, stewardship, and programmatic goals, priorities and needs. Partners closely with Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Principal Gifts, and Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10%Job Duty | Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Serves as a member of the overall USC development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Keeps abreast of current best practices in the Development profession and evaluates new and emerging ideas for potential implementation at USC. Files timely contact reports timed with reimbursement requests; maintains accurate records and provides timely updated information in Blackbaud CRM as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Represents the Health Sciences programs to a broad range of senior-level constituencies, including board of trustees, alumni, friends, corporate executives, foundations and other board members. Attends and networks at University Development and Alumni Relations events, boards, clubs, and constituent program meetings to develop relationships. Collaborates with university advocacy teams as appropriate to mobilize alumni and donors in support of the university’s development related priorities. Assists with special campaigns that fall under the umbrella of any University-wide capital campaign. Works with key volunteers to plan and direct fundraising efforts to benefit the related schools/colleges and the University. Develops strong positive relationships with the university community to establish the Development office as a major resource and coordinator for all university fundraising.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10%
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 11/03/2025
Job Open Date | 09/23/2025
Job Close Date | 09/30/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | 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 September 30, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195221
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 11/03/2025
Job Open Date | 09/23/2025
Job Close Date | 09/30/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | 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 September 30, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195221
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience?
- Yes
- No
- * If so, please tell us how you qualify?
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you willing to travel by the geographic location of donors/prospects; work evenings and weekends?
- no response
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a reliable means of transportation?
- Yes
- No
- * Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
- Yes
- No
- No Answer
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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