Assistant Vice President, URMC Clinical, Research, and Hospital Programs Advancement

Aug 12

Resolution Project and Enactus
New York, NY

Anticipated Start Date: February 25

Description

The University of Rochester seeks a strategic, collaborative fundraising leader to serve as its next Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Clinical, Research, and Hospital Programs Advancement. Employed by the University and embedded within the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), this senior-level position offers an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven advancement professional to elevate philanthropic support for one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.

URMC is the academic medical center of the University of Rochester and the centerpiece of its clinical, research, and education missions. With an enterprise budget of $5.2 billion, URMC includes seven affiliated hospitals, more than 20,000 employees, and nationally ranked programs in pediatric care, cancer, geriatrics, neurology, and dentistry. It is recognized for its innovation in interdisciplinary care, groundbreaking vaccine and cardiology research, and commitment to advancing health equity across upstate New York. This role is critical to the success of the University’s next campaign, which will exceed $1.75 billion in philanthropic support. URMC will account for nearly half in total fundraising, with clinical and hospital-based programs playing a central role.

The AVP will work closely with department chairs, physician-scientists, health system executives, and advancement colleagues to shape compelling cases for support, strengthen donor engagement, and drive meaningful investments in the future of health care and medical discovery. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a resume and a cover letter. Review of applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled. To express interest or inquire further, the WittKieffer search team can be reached via e-mail, at jcummings@wittkieffer.com. This is a full-time, in-person leadership position based in Rochester, New York.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for URMC Advancement, in close partnership with the CEO of URMC and Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, the AVP is a key member of the University’s Advancement leadership team.

The role leads fundraising across a broad portfolio of medical center initiatives, including Strong Memorial Hospital, signature clinical departments such as the Department of Surgery, Department of Medicine, and the Department of Orthopaedics, along with several others. The AVP will oversee a team of frontline fundraisers and programmatic staff, developing strategies to secure transformational gifts that align with institutional priorities.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in advancement within an academic medical center or complex health system, a track record of securing seven- and eight-figure gifts, and strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The anticipated salary range is $200,000 – $230,000, accompanied by a generous benefits package.

The referenced pay range represents UR’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries.

How to Apply for this Job

Please direct all applications (resumes) and nominations to the WittKieffer consultants supporting this search through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal at

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