UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION, INC.
THE POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR OF ADVANCEMENT FOR

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

Reporting jointly to the President and CEO of the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) and the Chancellor of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the Vice Chancellor is the Chief Development and Alumni Officer for UTHSC and is responsible for achieving UTHSC’s fundraising and alumni goals and objectives.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) was founded in 1911 with a vision to be the state’s preeminent health science education and research university. UTHSC, as part of the University of Tennessee System (with UT Knoxville, UT Chattanooga, UT Martin, UT Institute of Agriculture, UT Southern, the UT Institute of Public Service, the UT Space Institute) improves human health by fostering integrated, collaborative and inclusive clinical education, research, and public service.

UTHSC educates and trains cohorts in dentistry, health professions, medicine, nursing and pharmacy students – in addition to medical residents and fellows- at campuses in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville. The main campus, located on 80 acres in the heart of the Memphis Medical District, includes six colleges: Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. Clinical care, professional education, and research are carried out at more than 880 clinical and educational sites across Tennessee. With 3,188 students and 1100 faculty, UTHSC serves the entire state of Tennessee. For more information on the position and UTHSC click here.

Given its statewide impact, philanthropy is therefore focused on Health Sciences student scholarships, clinical workforce development, program educational and research program development, and endowments enabling the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty. The new chancellor, with experience in acquiring several transformative gifts at prior academic institutions, has set philanthropy as a priority expectation.

The UT Foundation has set a five-year goal to raise $1.25 billion in support and to increase the donor base to 78,000 by 2025. The UTHSC is a key part of this initiative, with a target of generating $100 million over this timeline and expanding the donor base to 4,900 by 2025. On this year’s Day of Giving, UTHSC attained a 20% increase in support and this year’s institutional goals for philanthropy have grown, reflecting increased opportunities for the Health Sciences as COVID – 19 recedes

Duties:

The Vice Chancellor of Advancement for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will:

• Embrace the University of Tennessee’s “Be One UT” Philosophy
• Assess the effectiveness and potential of the existing fundraising program; serve as the architect and builder of a strategic, cohesive, and systematic fundraising operation that is reflective of industry best practices and in keeping with the mission of the institution.
• Craft and implement a sophisticated and comprehensive multi-year fundraising and engagement strategy that will drive philanthropic support for institutional priorities; inspire and challenge the UTHSC community to meet significant annual fundraising increases.
• Lead, support, recruit and mentor UTHSC advancement staff, promoting a culture of excellence, transparency, collaboration and professional growth. Further develop a high-caliber staff that is well prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities presented to them by encouraging the participation in professional development for all staff.
• Actively promote a measurable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; recruit and retain top talent, establishing UTHSC and the UT Foundation as an employer of choice.
• Set clear direction, priorities and measurable goals for the advancement professionals and administrative personnel. Confirm annual performance objectives, metrics, and standards in an environment of best practices. Enhance professional development and career planning opportunities for staff.
• Lead by example by personally developing and managing a portfolio of prospects for major gifts.
• Maintain a leadership style that is open and fluid, capable of inspiring, empowering, and motivating staff. Foster a work environment that recognizes and rewards performance, supports new ideas, builds confidence, and encourages interaction and teamwork.
• Guide and support the UTHSC chancellor, serving as a partner, advisor and co-strategist in cultivating and soliciting major and principal gifts.
• Guide and support the deans, senior staff and volunteers in all development and advancement-related activities.
• Build and maintain a number of other important collaborative relationships including the Vice Chancellors of Advancement at the other UT Campuses, the UT Foundation CFO, the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services, the Executive Director of UT Alumni Association, and development and alumni relations staff across the foundation.
• Serve as a highly visible representative of UTHSC to a wide variety of internal and external audiences with expected strong connections in Memphis as well as across the state.
• Serve on the Chancellor’s cabinet at UTHSC and serve as a member of the UTFI President’s leadership team.
• Travel regularly, regionally and nationally to meet with potential donors and alumni in the cultivation of major gifts and routinely sponsor and attend special events.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate for the position of Vice Chancellor of Advancement for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will be a demonstrated leader in philanthropy and relationship building. He or she will have managed a high performance program in the past and will bring a combination of strong business intellect and in-depth knowledge of effective fundraising strategies and operations to provide management oversight, leadership and strategic direction to the position. The UTFI is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the UTHSC campus.

In addition, the successful candidate for the position of Vice Chancellor of Advancement for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will have

• a compelling track record leading philanthropic efforts for a large and complex major academic medical center, integrated health system, or similar organization; experience in working within a multi-campus environment (preferred); depth of knowledge of tax-advantaged and incented giving plans (preferred);
• effective interpersonal skills, an engaging manner, and the capacity to influence, inspire, and motivate executive leadership, donors, prospects, volunteers, and staff, both within UTHSC and beyond;
• the ability to foster connections among members of these groups and to nurture strong and long-lasting individual and corporate relationships;
• an understanding and appreciation of the value of active and informed alumni and citizens and their roles in the enhancement of a health sciences center;
• specific experience managing and leading major gift campaigns and demonstrated ability to solicit major gifts;
• specific experience in managing and leading a comprehensive capital campaign;
• demonstrated excellence in oral communications and writing skills;
• demonstrated experience developing and implementing effective written communication vehicles for diverse stakeholders; and
• knowledge, ability, and personality necessary to convey to alumni, friends, grateful patients, corporations, foundations, and other contributors the need, propriety, and benefit of private giving to academic health science centers.

Bachelor’s degree required with significant years of advancement experience with increasing level of responsibility; experience in advancement for an academic medical/health science center and an advanced degree are preferred.

First preference for applications received by Friday, December 2, 2022. Applicant information will be accepted until the position is filled.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the University of Tennessee Foundation’s legal duty to furnish information.