Director of Advancement (CONTISS - 15) at Federal University Gusau

Job Descriptions

• The Director Advancement is charge with the responsibility to lead, produce and implement a strategy to achieve an integrated Advancement programme including clear objectives, performance measures, budgets and other resource requirements for fundraising, alumni relations and communications
• He / she serves as the Chief Administrative head of the Advancement Office of the university

The Roles

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the running of the Office.
• Work with the Vice-Chancellor to secure higher level support from individuals, corporations, donations and special government funding opportunities.
• Manage the fundraising budgets and ensure that the University can track the return on the investment in Advancement Office.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that donated funds are used effectively and in ways that are consistent with the University’s undertakings to donors and sponsors.
• Achieve key performance indicators as agreed with management and work within the Human Relations guidelines of the University.
• Commission and oversee development communications as required.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure gifts that support institutional priorities and achieve the targets of the University
• Prepare and maintain Policy and Procedure manual for the Office to ensure accountability.
• Work within the governing rules and guidelines of the University.
• Generate a protocol list of friends and partners of the University for mutual town / gown relationship.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

The Person

• Interested candidates should have at least Twelve (12) years post-university graduation cognate experience in a relevant or related University activity.
• The candidate should possess a track record of team work and team building, has strong effective communication skills in both oral and written presentations.
• The candidate should convincingly demonstrate the ability to perform the stated rules of the Director of Advancement.

Condition of Services

• The condition of service and salaries for the stated position is as obtained in the Federal Universities in Nigeria, and as may be determined by the University Governing Council.