Vice President of University Relations and Administration

Vice President of University Relations and Administration

Triad of North Carolina

We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Vice President of University Relations and Administration for a great opportunity at a top-tier private University. The ideal candidate will possess 15 years of university relations and development experience working in a University or similar environment.

About our client

A Growing University is an extraordinary and unique environment. At the University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. The Administration Office seeks key executive responsible for providing strategic leadership in the planning and directing of constituent relations and university initiatives to support and advance the mission of the University. Reporting to the President, the Vice President of University Relations and Administration will oversee Development, Alumni, as well as Parent and Corporate/Foundation Relations with a goal of deepening the University’s network of partnerships and support. The Vice President will counsel the President, Board of Trustees, and work with other University executive officers, deans and directors to develop and implement short, mid, and long-range strategies in accordance with the University’s Mission and strategic plan. Candidates should have a proven track record of success in development/fundraising or sales/business and be skilled at working collaboratively with team members, alumni, students, faculty, and board of directors to help achieve goals. Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. They should be goals and outcomes oriented with excellent relationship building skills.

Responsibilities of Vice President of University Relations and Administration:

• Embrace and articulate the mission and culture of a Growing University and possess a strong working knowledge of its programs and departments.
• Build relationships with the Board, alumni, full-time and adjunct faculty, staff, student parents, important friends of the University, and the community at large in order to promote the University.
• Serve as an excellent leader of an established and motivated team in all areas of fundraising, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Build effective constituent programs that increase engagement, commitment, and support of the University.
• Build effective constituent programs that increase engagement, commitment, and support of the University.
• Manage and motivate a professional staff to ensure integration of efforts and to achieve all goals.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work weekends.

Requirements of Vice President of University Relations and Administration:

• 15+ years successful proven track record of leadership in advancement, preferably in higher education, with demonstrated experience in major gifts, capital, comprehensive, and annual campaigns, alumni relations, corporate and foundations solicitations, and planned giving.
• 10+ years management experience in an academic or similar setting
• Master's Degree is required.
• Doctorate or PhD degree from an accredited institution strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated financial acumen providing oversight and leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to think and plan strategically.
• Notable communications and public speaking abilities that allow one to promote a vision, to articulate a strategy, and to inspire both a team of co-workers and a committed group of volunteers.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed social skills and the ability to forge strong personal relationships with a broad range of constituents based on trust and credibility. Ideally, an understanding of the dynamics of a small, high quality university.