Associate Vice President of University Advancement Finance and Operations - Cal Poly Pomona at Another Source in Pomona, California

Job Description:

Another Source’s client, Cal Poly Pomona is recruiting an Associate Vice President of UniversityAdvancement Finance and Operations to join their University Advancement team in Pomona, CA. This position is internally titled: Chief Operating Officer and Associate Vice President of Advancement 

About the role:  

The Associate Vice President for University Advancement, Finance and Operations (AVP) is a key member of the University Advancement leadership team and a strategic thought partner to the Vice President for University Advancement. This individual will lead all operations and financial management across the division and serve as Chief Operating Officer for the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation. The AVP is responsible for overseeing budget, compliance, gift processing, advancement systems, investments, endowments, and scholarship administration—ensuring efficient, ethical, and student-centered stewardship of philanthropic support. 

This position will serve as staff liaison to the Finance & Investment and Audit Committees and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders—including senior university leadership, donors, and community partners—to strengthen financial sustainability and institutional trust. 

Required Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; advanced degree preferred. 

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, and operational oversight—preferably in a nonprofit or higher education setting. 

• 5+ years of experience in managing teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives. 

• Demonstrated experience in investment oversight, endowment reporting, and donor fund management. 

Application Details: 

To be considered for this role, please ensure to submit your application using the following link: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102023/associate-vice-president-of-university-advancement-finance-and-operations---cal-poly-pomona/job

A complete application package will include: 

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements;  

2. A current CV/resume;  

3. Contact information for at least three (3) professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidate’s working relationship with each.  References will be contacted with candidate’s approval at a later stage in the search process. 

Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with Senior Talent Strategist: Dayna Brown at dayna@anothersource.com  

The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit complete application materials by May 7, 2025.