The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Vice President for INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

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1 Vice President for INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

2 OPPORTUNITY A Time and Region of Unprecedented Opportunity The University of Texas (UTPB) is at a key point of inflection in its history, positioned to play a key role in providing critical education, research, people and resources in a time of rapid industrial development in which global energy demand is projected to double over the next three decades. UTPB is seeking a Vice President for Institutional Advancement who brings the skill, innovation, energy and entrepreneurial spirit to leverage an environment where philanthropic opportunities are abundant. The Permian Basin is the largest oil producing region in the U.S.,. accounting for almost 30% of domestic production. Production in the U.S. has tripled over the past few years, following a period of more than three decades of decline, and current daily production is approximately the same as that of Kuwait or Brazil, the 9th and 10th largest oil producing countries in the world. Even at today's high levels of production, there is enough known supply to support another 75 years of extraction, and recent history suggests that new drilling techniques will be introduced to increase recoverable oil, and additional deposits will likely be identified. The Permian Basin is also a major location for wind and solar development. Simply stated, the Permian Basin has provided critical energy for the world for a century and is poised to continue to expand its role for decades to come. As the only major university in the Permian Basin region, UTPB is in a unique position to serve as the academic center of the energy industry and a primary catalyst in meeting these challenges -- training business leaders, engineers and related professionals, providing high-level research to support needed advancements, and working with industry leaders on implementation strategies. Through partnerships with local community colleges and industry leaders and leveraging the considerable resources of the University of Texas System and other research partners, UTPB can and should be the epicenter of this most important enterprise. The University enthusiastically embraces this task, and the selected Vice President for Institutional Advancement will be a key central figure in this important endeavor. With the arrival of a progressive, visionary new President, the approval and funding of new programs, and an extraordinary philanthropic base with unmatched resources located in the heart of America s energy industry, UTPB s Vice President for Institutional Advancement will be well positioned for unparalleled success.

3 Vice President for INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

4 UT PERMIAN BASIN UT Permian Basin is a dynamic, growing campus with over 7,000+ students, offering more than 25 baccalaureate degree programs and 18 master degree programs in the arts and sciences, business, engineering, education, and nursing and preparing students for careers in some of the fastest growing fields such as Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering, Education, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, Information Systems, and Nursing. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recognized UTPB for being the first public university in the state to implement AVID strategies at the post-secondary level. UTPB offers Texas' first Early College High School that serves remote school districts using a blended online and in person arrangement and with online dual credit courses available to schools throughout the state of Texas. UTPB s social work program is nationally accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, the College of Education is NCATE accredited and nationally recognized, and the Visual Arts Program is nationally accredited. UTPB s baccalaureate Nursing program - which opened in Fall is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Among the star attractions of the UTPB campus, the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center has been ranked as one of the top performing arts centers in the world and #1 in Texas for university-based centers in 2013, boasting an exterior design that combines local themes of geology and open sky and serving as a visual symbol of culture, education, achievement, and performance excellence. The campus also features a science complex with state-of-the-art computer and science labs, a model Charles A. Sorber Visual Arts Studio with gallery next door to an Olympic-sized pool and gymnasium, and a brand new Student Activities Center. UTPB has an active Student Activities program, and intramural sports are available. The university features some of the finest student housing options in the state. UTPB participates in NCAA D-II sports, fielding teams in men's and women's soccer, cross country, swimming, basketball, and tennis as well as men's baseball and football (added Fall 2016) and women's softball and volleyball.

5 ROLE SPECIFICATIONS Career track of progressive, documentable accomplishments in driving impact, outcomes and success as a lead fundraiser. Advanced knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, capacity to provide visionary leadership for fundraising efforts, direct successful capital campaigns, and oversee the progressive growth of an alumni giving and major donor development program. Ideal candidate brings proven success in providing strategic direction for all areas of Advancement within a higher education environment including individual major giving, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, annual fund, and alumni programs. The ideal candidate will have, or be able to create, strong relationships within the region with high profile individuals to raise visibility and awareness, and increase the fundraising successes of the University. Skill to work closely with the President, the Development Board, Deans, and other key leaders to set university-wide vision, priorities and strategic context for fundraising including specific annual and multi-year targets and other institutional advancement strategies in accordance with the University s strategic plan. Leadership acumen to create and successfully implement annual strategic plans for fundraising,, and alumni relations operations that lead the institution s overall development efforts to a higher and more sophisticated level of achievement. Develops a culture of philanthropy that embraces all institutional and community partners. Ability to recruit, inspire and retain a high-performing group of development and communications professionals. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing a portfolio of high-potential philanthropic partners and donor relationships to inspire passionate commitment to the university and elicit long term participation by the donor community. Management skill to provide innovative leadership to oversee the office of Institutional Advancement and to develop long-range plans, operating guidelines and department budgets. Implements best practices, performance metrics and standards to maximize fundraising efforts and obtain broad institutional exposure. Communications mindset to develop the brand and identity of the university s culture out of the shadow of competing universities within the state and region in order to engage new donors and advancement opportunities. Works closely with communications leaders on campus to explore and recommend creative marketing strategies to extend the university s base of support. Skill to develop and grow a robust alumni relations program that serves alumni and provides meaningful engagement and service opportunities. Ability to bring purposeful engagement and focus in executing an effective plan for enhancing and expanding alumni and donor relations beyond the traditional donor pool and to access donor sources that have not been previously reached. Demonstrated ability to design and lead the execution of a system of internal controls that provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable. Record demonstrating compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Leadership acumen to maintain stewardship and accountability for the UTPB Advancement function and its overall operational, ethical and fiduciary integrity. Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets and accountability systems. Skill to gather and monitor key data benchmarks and metrics essential for a successful Advancement program to measure progress against strategic initiatives and timelines. Executive presence to represent the President at various public events and functions as needed. Excellent public speaking skills complimented by a demonstrated ability to interact in a social setting with ease and grace Significant experience working with volunteer and development boards. Coaching and mentoring skills to develop fundraising and donor relationship skill sets among board members. Skill to serve as liaison to the U.T. System development office and provide reporting of gifts, maintaining required records and documentation of stewardship of gifts to U.T. System. Ability to work in concert with managed events and to support recognition dinners, associated building dedications, award and appreciation ceremonies, and related events. Bachelor s Degree required. Preference is for a Master s prepared professional with at least 5 years successful experience as the lead or #2 development/advancement officer in a university setting. Demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising in a university or similar institutional environment.

6 ATTRIBUTES DESIRED Those human traits and abilities which appear to be most important for the success of this position. A mature, energetic, well-grounded, innovative, service-oriented personality and calculated risk taker with a bias for action, a record of setting and surpassing objectives, and the proven can do conation and drive to execute strategies and produce results beyond expectations. A smart, effective, team oriented bottom-line producer. Possesses a strong moral compass along with personal and professional integrity beyond reproach, reflected in accountability, ethical behavior, honesty, and reliability. Discernment to effectively read people. Politically astute, yet not political. Ability to sell a point in a nonpolarizing manner. An intelligent, approachable, positive minded, likeable persona with a sense of humor and exceptional relational skills. An influencer that carries weight and gravitas within the local community, with skill to rapidly gain confidences. Capable of seeing opportunities that aren t always apparent. Possesses the instincts and knowhow to get in the back door of organizations and be well received. Strategic, forward thinking and future-oriented, with robust commitment to the mission, strategic plan and growth strategies of UT Permian Basin. Decisive, yet inclusive. Proven experience making sound judgments in a complex environment. Possesses ability to analyze existing paradigms and create streamlined processes. Able to facilitate multiple competing priorities with excellent follow through skills. Excellent presentation, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills. An energetic and highly visible leader who can articulate and communicate the institution s mission and vision to internal and external constituencies. Effective social skills. High level of professional appearance and demeanor. A dauntless personality with a record of setting and surpassing objectives, balanced by a sense of humor. Demonstrates fair consideration and respect to various viewpoints. Proven to be discreet with confidential information. Skill in identifying problems and opportunities, using creativity to map and bring about solutions. Successful experience in managing and resolving conflict. An amiable analytic with exceptional planning, analytical, data management and organizational abilities. Demonstrated experience and diplomacy to work collaboratively and effectively with and across diverse teams and communities. Skill to bring about affirmative results and positive change via working through others. Visible and accessible, with responsive listening skills and active interest in the personal and professional development of others. Unflappable; maintains composure under pressure. Outstanding mentoring skills. Interacts with consistency throughout the organization. Possesses humility and a servant heart. Prefers transparency in operations and decision-making processes. Demonstrates mutual respect for diverse cultures and inclusivity and a commitment to a diverse faculty, staff, and student population. Ability to foster/engender an environment that promotes teamwork and consensus building. Trustworthy, with the ability to readily engender confidence and trust. Possesses talent to influence people positively, be a catalyst for progress, to make a decisive impact. The University of Texas KEY ATTRACTORS Career making opportunity to lead, enhance, promote and grow the advancement function on behalf of one of the premier universities in the renowned University of Texas System, in a community known for its philanthropic generosity. As the executive leader overseeing university advancement, serve as a key catalyst in determining the future course and culture of a growing institution. A visible leadership role in a key executive position where pivotal decisions well made will impact a fine institution prepared to recognize and reward success. Enjoy the autonomy to bring your best ideas and create the ideal model within an environment where you will be listened to, heard and affirmed, and in which you can build your own personal brand equity. The opportunity to work in a collaborative, collegial environment with hard working, exceptionally talented faculty who truly are invested in the success of students, and strong support at the highest levels of administration and influence within the institution and the community. An open work environment with no hidden agendas. Send your resume, current bio/profile, to: UTPBaccounting@whelesspartners.com For more information, contact: Michael Ballew CAO & Managing Partner Beth Verrone Senior Search Consultant , x110 NEW YORK ATLANTA DALLAS BIRMINGHAM HOUSTON DENVER PHOENIX MINNEAPOLIS