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Assistant Vice Chancellor of Medical Advancement - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis, Clayton, MissouriFull-time2026-07-13 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United States

Core

Provide strategic fundraising leadership and direction to faculty and advancement professionals at the Washington University School of Medicine, managing a team of frontline fundraisers and carrying a personal portfolio of high-net-worth donors.

Role type

Senior fundraising executive (Assistant Vice Chancellor)

Builds

Enterprise-wide campaign goals and philanthropic growth for the School of Medicine

Domain

Higher Education / Academic Medicine

Required skills

Major gifts fundraising, donor cultivation, team management, strategic planning, stakeholder partnership

Preferred skills

Matrixed academic medical center experience, high net worth individual solicitation, public speaking, nonprofit administration

Technologies

Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Cultivate and solicit new prospects and existing donors with gifts of $1 million and above; Assist Department Chairs in prioritizing funding needs and developing fundraising strategies; Build and mentor the MedSurg team including Sr. Directors of Advancement; Partner with executive faculty and institutional leaders to align fundraising priorities with academic and clinical objectives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities