Vice President, University Advancement & Alumni Engagement

Assistant Vice President for University Advancement

The Assistant Vice President for University Advancement oversees the administrative unit comprising Alumni Engagement, Scholarship, Foundation, and Development. Directors of these areas report to the Assistant Vice President. The position reports directly to the President and is appointed as the Executive Officer of the Foundation, serving as the principal liaison between the WIU Foundation Board of Directors and university administration.

Macomb, IL

Salary range: $100,000 – $140,000 per year, negotiable based on experience.

Western Illinois University employees may receive state of Illinois benefits administered through CMS, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement and deferred compensation plans. Participants are required to enroll in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Additional benefits include paid time‑off, employee assistance, tuition waivers, and local YMCA discounts.

• Master’s degree
• Minimum three years of senior administrative experience in advancement, foundation, or alumni relations
• Demonstrated leadership and accomplishments in advancement with proven fundraising, campaign planning, and major gift solicitation record
• Comprehensive knowledge of strategies employed across major development and alumni functions
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work with diverse individuals and groups
• Degree must be earned from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent from an international accrediting body (conferred at time of appointment)