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Carson, California Los Angeles County SEARCH SPECIFICATIONS Associate Vice President for University Advancement Prepared By BRYANT GROUP Building Powerful Teams California State University, Dominguez Hills Associate Vice President for University Advancement Search Specifications The Opportunity California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) seeks a dynamic, accomplished, and transformative fundraising leader to assume the role of Associate Vice President for University Advancement (AVPUA). The advancement division at CSUDH is experiencing explosive growth under the visionary leadership of President Thomas A. Parham and Vice President for University Advancement Scott Barrett. In FY21, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, fundraising grew from $4.5M to an anticipated $8M (a fundraising record for the 61-year-old University). In FY22, it is expected that the team will set yet another new record. The key to their success is a commitment to what is possible, executing best practices, deepening relationships with existing donors, and sharing the message of the University’s many unique attributes. The successful candidate will build upon this solid foundation. The Associate Vice President is responsible for the administration of the University’s development program. Reporting directly to the Vice President for University Advancement, this position is accountable for designing, managing, and providing oversight for the office and programs, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, employee giving, foundation and corporate giving, advancement services, and special projects. In addition, this role may serve as the division leader in the absence of the Vice President. Associate Vice President for University Advancement California State University, Dominguez Hills Page 2 This position calls for an innovative leader with an entrepreneurial spirit to help lead the Advancement department to new heights on a local and national level. This person must thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment, have a track record of success in principal gift fundraising in an academic institution or other comprehensive nonprofit organization, and have a passion for social justice. The Associate Vice President will be based in the Los Angeles area. California State University, Dominguez Hills has retained BRYANT GROUP to manage the search for the Associate Vice President for University Advancement. California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, Dominguez Hills, under the leadership of President Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D., strives to be the model for urban metropolitan universities in the United States. The mission of California State University, Dominguez Hills is to provide education, scholarship, and service that are, by design, accessible and transformative. We welcome students who seek academic achievement, personal fulfillment, and preparation for the work of today and tomorrow. California State University, Dominguez Hills (a.k.a. CSUDH, Dominguez Hills, or Cal State Dominguez Hills) is a public university in the city of Carson within Los Angeles County. It was founded in 1960 and is part of the California State University (CSU) system. The campus sits on the historic Rancho San Pedro, the oldest land grant in the Los Angeles area. The land was in the continuous possession of the Dominguez family through seven generations - from 1784 to its acquisition by the people of California for the University. The campus mascot is the Toro, Spanish for bull. Associate Vice President for University Advancement California State University, Dominguez Hills Page 3 The University was originally situated in Palos Verdes, CA and named South Bay State College (1960-1962). After the Watts Rebellion of 1965, the state decided that the emerging school should attend to the underserved population of South Central Los Angeles. It was renamed California State College, Dominguez Hills (1966), before achieving university status in 1977 and becoming known by its present name. Founded on the principle of social justice, the student population is among the most diverse in the country. Nearly 90% of the student body are people of color. Hispanic students make up 65% of the student body; that is the 3rd highest in the state. African American students comprise 12% (the highest percentage of any public university in California), and 8% of the students identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. CSUDH Colleges CSUDH has six outstanding Colleges in which students pursue their academic endeavors. College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP) College of Education (COE) College of Extended and International Education (CEIE) College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing (CHHSN) College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences (CNBS) Educational Excellence CSU Dominguez Hills is a major university for Los Angeles and Orange Counties. It offers 47 undergraduate majors, 21 master’s degrees, and multiple certificate and credential programs. The following associations accredit the campus: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. In Summer 2020, the College of Business Administration and Public Policy received the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. This designation further solidifies the University’s aspirations to be a model urban university in America. California State University, Dominguez Hills was honored with a prestigious Eddy Award during the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s (LAEDC) 24th Annual Eddy Awards gala dinner in November 2019. The award recognized CSUDH’s excellence in Associate Vice President for University Advancement California State University, Dominguez Hills Page 4 facilitating one of the greatest levels of social mobility of universities in the region. In 2015, Cal State Dominguez Hills ranked #11 in Washington Monthly’s list of Master’s University Rankings. That same year, CSUDH was ranked 88th nationally by The Brookings Institution for the value-add to students who graduate. Using a similar methodology, The Economist ranked CSUDH 63rd in its 2015 college rankings. College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing The College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing (CHHSN) features one of the best Orthotics and Prosthetics programs in the United States. Master’s students work hands-on with patients (not molds nor models) to help people live to the fullest. Operating out of a 12,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility replete with advanced measuring tools, 3D printers, and components such as acrylic resin, carbon fiber, thermoplastics, silicone, aluminum, and titanium, this program has a service range of over 150 miles from Los Angeles to San Diego. Patients served include veterans returning from war and other individuals who have lost body parts due to accidents, illness, and disease. In keeping with the university's values, there is also a community service aspect to their efforts. Students work with third-world countries to help fulfill the needs of the local population, such as creating bamboo feet. Graduates enjoy an exceedingly high rate of employment. CHHSN also features one of only two Occupational Therapy programs available in the CSU system. “The Orthotics and Prosthetics program is one of the jewels in the crown of Dominguez Hills.” -- Enrique Ortega, Interim Associate Dean, CHHSN This master’s program annually receives up to 400 applications for only 65 available spaces. This is due to the extremely favorable faculty-to-student ratio and the great accessibility of the professors. An astounding 99% of students in this program pass the board exam, and graduates see a 99% hire rate. Cohorts in this program work closely with participants of all age groups to best prepare them for their future patients. CHHSN is also the administrative headquarters of the California State University’s Statewide Nursing Program. This fully online, masters-only program ranks #93 in the US News and World Report in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. Center for Innovation in STEM Education Among the most impressive program offerings at Dominguez Hills is STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This undergraduate program incorporates STEM, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and STEEAM (science, technology, engineering, English language development, art, and math). Local K-12 school districts contract CSUDH to provide STEM education and a pathway for young students to enter STEM professions. At the core of this program are the mobile Associate Vice President for University Advancement California State University, Dominguez Hills Page 5 Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs), which bring the education directly to the students. A $1M gift from Toyota funded five mobile labs and vehicles to pull them. Each is outfitted with the latest cutting-edge technology such as laser cutters, 3D printers, vacuum formers, vacuum cutters, and electronic components for prototyping projects. “Cal State Dominguez Hills has the best STEM program in the entire state of California.” -- Dr. Michael Spagna, Provost During STEAM Week, CSUDH “takes over” a school for five days providing K-12 students the opportunity to develop and complete a project. Friday culminates in a showcase to parents,