Assistant Vice President, Advancement Transformation

For our client, we are seeking a Assistant Vice President, Advancement Transformation to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This leader will drive a broad transformation agenda within a complex academic environment, shaping how advancement operations evolve to better support institutional priorities. The role will partner closely with senior leaders to set strategy, improve organizational effectiveness, and strengthen the operating model for long-term scalability. It will also help translate emerging trends in philanthropy, technology, data, and AI into practical initiatives that improve alumni engagement and measurable outcomes.

Location: Los Angeles, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $255,000 – $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation strategy and roadmap for advancement operations.
• Identify and translate emerging trends in philanthropy and technology into actionable strategies.
• Advise senior leadership on long-term transformation priorities and innovation opportunities.
• Assess organizational structure and workflows to enhance effectiveness and scalability.
• Design future-state operating models aligned with institutional priorities.
• Direct the development of advanced data and AI capabilities for alumni engagement.
• Establish governance frameworks to monitor transformation progress and measure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 10 years of relevant experience in higher education or enterprise transformation, with 8 years in management.
• Proven track record in leading complex transformation initiatives and change management.
• Expertise in data analytics, business modeling, and KPI development for strategic insights.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to build alignment across diverse teams.
• Exceptional communication skills for engaging with executive leaders and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health benefits for staff and their families through the university medical network.
• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after meeting eligibility.
• Tuition benefits for staff and their families.
• Access to free professional development online courses.
• Central Los Angeles location with convenient public transport access.
• Discounts for campus events, including sports.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.