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Vice President for University Advancement
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Oct 26, 2021
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- Vice President for University Advancement
- SU) seeks a visionary, strategic, and inclusive leader. Founded in 1891, SU is a Jesuit, Catholic university located in downtown Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, home to more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 90,000 alumni globally. SU empowers students for successful careers in a just and humane world, consistently achieving high rankings for its rigorous, personalized, and values-centered Jesuit education.
The University Advancement (UA) team consists of over 60 members, with an annual operating budget of $4.9 million. The new vice president will lead the office at a pivotal time, following a successful campaign and at the onset of planning the next one. The vice president will shape the future of philanthropy at SU by re-engaging alumni, community, and corporate partners; fostering a culture of belonging within the advancement team; and supporting academic units in their fundraising goals.
To succeed, the vice president must have a proven track record as a senior leader in advancement programs, with superior strategic ability at various levels. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of leadership experience in advancement programs, preferably within complex institutions. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred). A track record of building actionable relationships across academic and co-curricular domains is advantageous, as is a deep understanding of data analysis to drive strategy.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 29, 2021. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to : Dennis Barden, Jessica Herrington, and Sandra Chu.
SU prohibits discrimination and harassment based on various factors, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, and more.
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