Responsibilities: The Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services serves as a member of the leadership team, supporting strategic planning and organizational development; serves as Treasurer of the UNI Foundation, ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency in support of the Foundation’s mission; oversees financial policy development, budgeting, accounting systems, investment and asset management, compliance with nonprofit regulations, and IT services within the Advancement division; manages operating, campaign, and project budgets, and provides predictive financial modeling and planning; leads the preparation and presentation of financial statements, manages external audits, and ensures timely submission of federal and state tax filings; provides leadership and oversight to the Advancement division’s IT team, including setting priorities and aligning IT projects with division goals, coordinating with IT staff to ensure timely project completion, and ensuring effective communication between IT staff and other division units; and manages accounting and IT staff, including hiring, training, and performance management, and professional development.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field; at least five years of financial management, accounting, or related experience; supervisory experience; knowledge of non-profit accounting and reporting requirements; and experience with accounting and spreadsheet software required. Master’s degree in business administration (MBA); CMA designation or CPA; experience with a non-profit organization with at least $5 million in assets; experience working with external auditors or tax preparers; strong analytical and organizational skills; and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across department and with external stakeholders preferred.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by August 27, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 8/27/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.