Associate Vice President for Advancement Operations and CPP Philanthropic Foundation Chief Operating Officer

Associate Vice President for Advancement Operations and CPP Philanthropic Foundation (CPP-PF) Chief Operating Officer (COO)

 

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Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, this position provides collaborative leadership in the operations and fiscal oversight of the division of University Advancement and the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation (CPP-PF). This position promotes the perspective and philosophy of the Vice President, which is consistent with the University’s mission and strategic goals. This position assists the Vice President in the fulfillment of a wide variety of complex and highly sensitive executive duties and is responsible for all operational and fiscal aspects of the University Advancement division and the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation including (but not limited too): accounting operations, gift processing, advancement operations, state & foundation budget, procurement, endowment management, investment oversight, board operations, and staff supervision.  This position serves as the staff liaison to the CPP-PF Finance and Investment Committee and the Audit Committee.   

In addition, this position provides scholarship administration. Scholarship administration is supported through close collaboration between Advancement Services and Financial Aid & Scholarships, ensuring donor intent is honored through accurate fund coordination, student eligibility verification, and timely disbursement. 

The AVP will consult with executive team/management and administration on divisional strategy and accomplishing divisional objectives, as well as advises executive team/management on critical and sensitive issues. The incumbent will provide leadership support and coordinates, prepares and submits required reports to the VP and other appropriate University Officials.  

 

 

Required Qualifications 

Among the required qualifications are: 

• An earned bachelor’s, or appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution or professional equivalency, preferably in finance, budget management investments and operational oversight 

• 10 years' experience in accounting and finance, budget management, investments and operational oversight. 

• 5 years of experience in effective time and organizational management 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

The chosen candidate should be collaborative, team-oriented, innovative, visionary and should work effectively and supportively with various stakeholders.  The chosen candidate will have a deep understanding of current developments in the higher education industry including the latest technological advancements and impacts of the mission and vision. Strong communication, team building and problem-solving capacity are strongly valued. Additional preferred qualifications include: 

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently, using judgment and discretion to act when precedent does not exist 

• Ability to appropriately handle interpersonal interactions at all levels 

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality 

• Demonstrated experience with the multifaceted aspects of financial management in a not -for-profit organization preferably with endowed funds 

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisorial experience 

• Evidence of the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies 

• Superior verbal and written communication skills in English 

• Proficiency in using administrative computing systems, MS Office applications, and other relevant software applications 

• Ability to accommodate occasional business travel and occasional weekend, early morning and evening hours 

• In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, FASB/GASB/GAAP accounting, audit and tax compliance and other regulatory matters 

• Extensive experience in administration, accounting and/or finance, investments, budgets, leadership & management, human resources and project management 

• Ability to build an effective team and maintain positive work relationships, on and off campus with populations from all backgrounds.  

• Possess effective interpersonal communication skills to motivate and inspire staff, volunteers, donors, and others to reach maximum potential 

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