EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT - STUDENT SUPPORT

About the role

The Executive Director of Advancement – Student Support reports to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement for the Norman Campus, serves on the Norman Campus leadership team, and champions student support initiatives in partnership with development colleagues and campus leaders.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to raise more than $60 million annually in student support for the Norman Campus, including approximately $35 million in college-specific student support and $25 million in university-wide initiatives.
• Lead a team of fundraisers, maintain an active portfolio, and manage major and principal gift relationships, with direct responsibility for disciplined cultivation, strategic solicitation, and stewardship of high-impact philanthropic investments.
• Carry an expected individual fundraising metric of $5 million annually ($25 million over a rolling five-year period), require regular travel nationwide, and demand a demonstrated record of advancing complex, interdisciplinary fundraising priorities across multiple academic units and senior leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, 8-10 years of experience in fundraising or advancement, and management experience required.
• Experience in comprehensive fundraising campaigns, preferably for a higher education institution, and Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, donor-first mindset;
• Self-directed, results-oriented work style;
• High level of accountability for delivering fundraising results, managing performance expectations, and sustaining disciplined portfolio and activity management;
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity aligned with the ethical standards of the fundraising profession.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage and motivate a team;
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software.

Benefits

This is an on-site role in Norman, Okla.

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