Director, Academic Medical Center Leadership Relations

Job Description Summary

As a member of the MUSC Foundation team, the Director of Academic Medical Center Leadership Relations serves as the primary strategic liaison between the MUSC Foundation and executive leadership of the Medical University of South Carolina, including the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA), this role ensures alignment between philanthropic priorities and MUSC’s institutional strategy.

The Director leads the development and execution of executive engagement strategies, coordinates high-level institutional initiatives, and ensures seamless integration of messaging, priorities, and timelines across leadership offices. This position plays a critical role in advancing principal and transformational gift efforts by preparing executive leadership for strategic donor engagement and institutional representation.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002075 UMA OTHR PAY MUSC Foundation CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Position is on-site and based in Charleston, SC.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, and at least 5 years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Responsibilities
Executive Engagement and Advancement Strategy – 40%

• Serve as the primary strategic liaison between the MUSC Foundation, the Office of the President, and the Office of the Provost to ensure philanthropic priorities align with institutional strategy.

• Partner closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to coordinate executive-level engagement strategies and high-level institutional initiatives.

• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of presidential and provost-related advancement strategies.

• Prepare and oversee executive briefings, donor strategy documents, meeting agendas, and background materials in advance of development-related leadership engagements.

• Oversee the development of itineraries, logistics, and supporting materials for executive participation in Foundation events, donor visits, board meetings, and special initiatives.

• Ensure all materials reflect institutional priorities, strategic alignment, and the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy.

• Serve as project lead for special initiatives assigned by the VPIA, determining timelines, deliverables, and measures of success.

• Convene and facilitate cross-functional meetings to advance strategic initiatives.

• Anticipate executive needs and proactively identify opportunities to enhance engagement and institutional positioning.

Executive Communication & Alignment – 25%

• Coordinate communication flow between the MUSC Foundation and MUSC Executive Leadership to ensure clarity and alignment.

• Maintain strong working knowledge of MUSC’s strategic priorities, academic and health system initiatives, and principal gift objectives.

• Translate institutional strategy into actionable advancement initiatives.

• Ensure timely acknowledgment and resolution of executive inquiries and strategic requests.

• Uphold strict confidentiality and discretion in matters related to principal gifts, executive leadership, and institutional priorities.

Executive Engagement Planning – 20%

• Lead planning and coordination for executive involvement in Foundation events, including board meetings, campaign events, cultivation experiences, and donor recognition activities.

• Develop detailed itineraries, talking points, briefing materials, and presentations for executive leadership participation.

• Collaborate with gift officers, academic leaders, and health system representatives to ensure executive engagements are strategically positioned and operationally seamless.

• Establish tools, templates, and processes to enhance consistency and preparedness across executive-facing Foundation activities.

Advisory Support & Process Improvement – 15%

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the VPIA on executive engagement strategy, special projects, and cross-office coordination.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the MUSC Foundation and MUSC Executive Leadership to advance transformational philanthropic outcomes.

• Continuously evaluate processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, communication, and alignment.

• Ensure all work products meet the highest standards of professionalism, timeliness, and institutional representation.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

Continuous requirements are to work indoors; possess good finger dexterity; maintain tactile sensory functions; maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes; maintain good peripheral vision capabilities; and maintain hearing acuity with correction.

Frequent requirements are to perform job functions while standing/upright, sitting, and walking/mobile; fully use both hands and arms; perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; reach in all directions; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance; match or discriminate between colors; determine distance and relationship between objects including depth perception; and hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.

Infrequent requirements are to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes; work in confined/cramped spaces and dusty areas; kneel and squat to perform job functions; perform pinching operations; lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted; lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to a height of 36 inches unassisted; and push or pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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