Executive Director of Advancement Services

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Position Summary:

The Division of Institutional Advancement at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Director of Advancement Services in Boca Raton, FL.

The Executive Director will provide leadership for the systems, data, and reporting that support the University's fundraising and engagement efforts and will also have the opportunity to serve as a key partner in advancing institutional priorities and philanthropic success.

• Facilitate fundraising, gift processing, constituent tracking, relationship management, fund management, and stewardship.
• Provide the essential infrastructure for the Advancement enterprise.
• Position front-line colleagues (fundraisers, alumni officers, etc.) for success in relationships with donors, potential donors, volunteers, and other supporters.
• Minimize risks that management incurs by accurately recording and reporting fundraising information, and by securely managing sensitive data.
• Understand, explain, and maintain compliance with regulations and guidelines governing fundraising and gift processing (including applicable areas of the Internal Revenue Code, CASE standards, University and Foundation policies, etc.)
• Stay current with trends in Philanthropy and with the technical and technological developments that apply to the profession; communicate and lead their organizations in applying these developments.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive program for data management, responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of short-term and long-term strategic planning initiatives to improve and enhance products and services provided, and to ensure the quality and timeliness of data.
• Oversee the Advancement database with regard to data integrity, analytics, and reporting.
• Oversee the development of customized, automated, and dashboard reports for university leadership, deans, and the Advancement team.
• Provide broad administrative and budget oversight, and strategic leadership in the planning, implementation, improvement, and evaluation of functions and operations within Advancement Services.
• Provide oversight to the records and gifts staff, including evaluating current business practices and resources, and optimizing performance for fundraising and campaign success.
• Provide oversight to the information technology and business analytics staff, and implement guidelines and systems for best-practice utilization of data analysis and reporting tools.
• Ensure that data requests and reporting needs for Advancement and campus partners are met with the timely and accurate provision of information.
• Provide oversight of the Blackbaud RE and  RE NXT databases.
• Work within Advancement and across campus to assess needs, secure resources, provide training, and recommend customization of application features with a focus on end-user satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of donor-centered development and compliance with all gift and fund transactions by preventing, investigating, and correcting issues through consultation, education, and administration of departmental policies and procedures.
• Work with vendors, secure vendor contracts, and manage all outsourced work for the department.
• Adhere to Florida Atlantic University standards of discretion and confidentiality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and seven years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and nine years of appropriate experience.

Salary:

$120,000 Annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of Institutional Advancement: Operations Management

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2026-11-24

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.