Assistant Director of Advancement Operations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in executive communications, governance support, and strategic reporting within a higher education, nonprofit, or advancement setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative or strategic support to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Communications, or Public Administration from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Experience working directly with a Board of Directors.
• Practical experience in divisional work planning and project management.

Primary Responsibilities:

Divisional Reporting

• Lead the development of the division's annual work plan; identify key strategic initiatives, secure necessary funding, and design metrics to measure and report success.
• Assessment & Effectiveness: Serve as the Advancement lead for university-wide Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment; spearhead the comprehensive 5-year Self-Study Assessment report.

University at Albany Foundation (UAF) Board Liaison

• Board Stewardship: In partnership with the VP and Associate Executive Director, manage and advance the UAF Board of Directors by refining meeting agendas, materials, and high-level engagement strategies.
• Governance Support: Act as the primary liaison to the UAF Nominating Committee; manage agendas, identify and vet prospective board members, and draft formal committee resolutions.

Executive Communications

• Speechwriting & Presence: Research and draft high-stakes remarks for the VP for major engagements, including Foundation Board meetings, University Council, University Senate, and Alumni Association events.
• Strategic Writing: Author and edit executive reports, complex proposals, and high-level correspondence that reflect the VP's voice and the University's mission.