Vice President, University Advancement & Alumni Engagement

Carlow University is now accepting applications for our Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement position. The Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement serves as the Chief Advancement Officer and demonstrates and reflects an understanding of and commitment to the mission and core values of Carlow University. The VP is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive institutional advancement program.

The advancement functions at Carlow include responsibilities for the annual fund, corporate and foundations relations, major gifts, gift planning, endowment and campaign initiatives, alumni engagement, stewardship and advancement services, and oversees government relations function and related duties.

The VP reports to the President and serves on the President's Cabinet. The VP works closely with the President, Philanthropy, Alumni and External Engagement Committee of the Board of Trustees, alumni governance, and other campus leaders to provide appropriate direction and distinctive leadership for all institutional advancement responsibilities.

The successful candidate will lead a division of experienced, successful, and energetic colleagues with a management style that inspires confidence, encourages teamwork, and empowers staff through active, transparent communication and mentorship, individual and collective training and staff development, and ensures accountability through clearly defined collaborative and measurable goals.

Qualifications

We seek and innovative and energetic leader with a master's degree and a minimum of eight years of progressive experience and leadership in university advancement is requisite. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

The Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement must be a visionary and strategic thinker; a highly efficient, effective, competitive, and results-oriented individual with strong business and marketing acumen, proven ability to lead, and knowledge of best practices and current trends in the advancement fields. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of personally cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding major and planned gifts at leadership levels.

The ideal candidate also will demonstrate excellent communication skills, outstanding integrity, effective leadership and team building skills.

Carlow University is Devoted to....

* A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all

* A strong commitment to social justice

* Ethical forward-thinking leadership

* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package

* Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs

* Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

* Wellness and Employee Assistance Program

* Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service.

Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and

responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.