Director of Advancement at the Federal University, Gusau

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State - It is a conventional University established in January 2013 and currently has three faculties as follows: Faculty of Humanities and Education, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Science with a plan for additional faculties.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position in Federal University Gusau (FUGUS):

Job Title: Director of Advancement (CONTISS - 15)

Location: Gusau, Zamfara

Job Descriptions

• The Director Advancement is charge with the responsibility to lead, produce and implement a strategy to achieve an integrated Advancement programme including clear objectives, performance measures, budgets and other resource requirements for fundraising, alumni relations and communications
• He / she serves as the Chief Administrative head of the Advancement Office of the university

The Roles

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the running of the Office.
• Work with the Vice-Chancellor to secure higher level support from individuals, corporations, donations and special government funding opportunities.
• Manage the fundraising budgets and ensure that the University can track the return on the investment in Advancement Office.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that donated funds are used effectively and in ways that are consistent with the University’s undertakings to donors and sponsors.
• Achieve key performance indicators as agreed with management and work within the Human Relations guidelines of the University.
• Commission and oversee development communications as required.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure gifts that support institutional priorities and achieve the targets of the University
• Prepare and maintain Policy and Procedure manual for the Office to ensure accountability.
• Work within the governing rules and guidelines of the University.
• Generate a protocol list of friends and partners of the University for mutual town / gown relationship.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

The Person

• Interested candidates should have at least Twelve (12) years post-university graduation cognate experience in a relevant or related University activity.
• The candidate should possess a track record of team work and team building, has strong effective communication skills in both oral and written presentations.
• The candidate should convincingly demonstrate the ability to perform the stated rules of the Director of Advancement.

Condition of Services

• The condition of service and salaries for the stated position is as obtained in the Federal Universities in Nigeria, and as may be determined by the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2020.