VP Development and Alumni is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term The Development and Alumni team serves as a bridge between the University of Calgary and its champions, including donors, alumni, volunteers, community members and partners. The team supports engagement and philanthropic investment that advances the strategic priorities of the university and the communities it serves. The work requires advanced project and portfolio-management expertise, sound judgment and the ability to develop solutions where established approaches may not exist. The Specialist works across multiple functions and priorities, assesses complex and sometimes competing operational requirements, develops and improves processes and practices, and leads multidisciplinary projects and working groups related to priority enablement. Priority Planning & Enablement Lead the development and continuous improvement of processes for transitioning priorities from review and decision into planning and activity for the Development and Alumni team; maintain and evolve these transition processes as the intake and feedback mechanisms mature. Establish the planning requirements, tools and documentation needed to support each priority. Coordinate the development of plans that identify key requirements, timelines, dependencies, responsibilities and deliverables. Develop and maintain an integrated view of fundraising priorities and related projects, opportunities and assets. Establish and maintain naming conventions, identifiers and core portfolio information across planning and reporting tools. Establish and maintain inventories of projects, funding opportunities and fundraising assets associated with priorities, where applicable.



Coordinate across responsible teams to track the status and dependencies of fundraising readiness components, including case materials, funding opportunities, financial information, terms of reference, naming opportunities, gift administration, CRM, stewardship, communications and proposal materials. Maintain visibility into the status, dependencies and outstanding requirements associated with these components. Coordinate with Development, Alumni and Advancement Services teams to ensure priority information and supporting materials are available to inform their work. Coordinate working groups and planning meetings involving Development, Alumni, Advancement Services, Communications, Finance, Research, faculties and other partners. Develop and maintain consistent documentation, version control and record-keeping practices. Coordinate the creation and maintenance of priority records, coding and reporting structures. Prepare portfolio status reports and leadership briefing materials. Maintain visibility into activity, readiness, dependencies, risks, gaps and emerging issues across the portfolio. Undergraduate degree in business, communications, public administration, project management or a related field; Five years of related experience in project management, program coordination, portfolio coordination, advancement operations or a related field. Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects or programs. Experience developing and maintaining project plans,



tracking tools, schedules, dashboards and status reports. Robust understanding of project and program management approaches. Experience facilitating meetings, coordinating working groups, building consensus and tracking actions and deliverables. Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization is considered an asset. Experience in advancement, fundraising or higher education is considered an asset. This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. Start something today at the University of Calgary. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary re

📌 Priority Initiatives Program Specialist, Vp Development And Alumni (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Winnipeg