Carnegie Mellon University seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as Vice President for University Advancement. The Vice President for University Advancement will report to the President, Dr. Farnam Jahanian and will serve on the President's ten-member Executive Management Team. The Vice President will oversee the University Advancement division with more than 150 staff members as well as advancement teams that are based in and report to CMU's academic units.
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology, and business to public policy, the humanities, and the arts. CMU is positioned like never before to meet the challenges of the 21st century. At the intersection of technology and humanity, CMU research, innovation, and creative activity across seven schools and colleges will continue to guide the future as a world-class university. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), CMU ranks No. 24 for national universities in U.S. News & World Report. This is a global community of 15,000 students hailing from 127 countries, faculty representing 63 countries, and alumni representing 147 countries.
The Vice President for University Advancement will develop and implement a compelling, comprehensive advancement strategy and program capable of meeting the university's philanthropic objectives. The Vice President will promote the university's mission and preserve its standing as an international leader in higher education and research through a unified vision for advancement that builds upon the success of Make Possible: The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon University, elevates the advancement function, and furthers the goals of the entire university, including its individual colleges and administrative units as well as campuses and locations worldwide. The Vice President will represent and advocate on behalf of the university's commitment to the transformative power of education and promotion of access, opportunity, and excellence. The Vice President will be a relationship-oriented leader with strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness, a commitment to deepening the engagement of many and varied constituents with a special emphasis on alumni and parents, and excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate matters of complexity and nuance to multiple and varied groups of stakeholders.
As the Vice President for University Advancement you will:
Oversee CMU's overall advancement efforts, including fundraising, alumni and parent engagement, business engagement, and university events by
Collaborate with CMU's academic and administrative leadership to develop philanthropic support that enables CMU to fulfill its potential and continue its ascent by
Foster a culture of philanthropy across the university community and leverage the momentum of Make Possible: The Campaign for Carnegie Mellon University to prepare CMU for its next campaign by
Lead the Division of University Advancement, which includes advancement professionals in CMU's academic units, by continuing to invest in division culture, and in learning and performance, and by fulfilling CMU's and UA's commitment to access, opportunity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence by
Serve as trusted partner and advisor to President Farnam Jahanian and the administrative and academic leadership by
Manage a personal portfolio of CMU's top supporters, including trustees, foundations, corporate partners, and other individuals by
Enhance and extend programs designed to engage CMU's various constituencies, with an emphasis on alumni and parents by
Support the President, Secretary of the Corporation, and academic deans in identifying and recruiting the best possible volunteers by
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Vice President for University Advancement with experience leading a sophisticated and complex advancement program while serving as a partner to the president as well as senior academic and administrative leadership. The Vice President will have an ability to reflect the university's strategic goals and translate those goals into cohesive advancement strategies. The Vice President will understand and appreciate the unique and creative culture of Carnegie Mellon University coupled with a desire to embrace the opportunity to learn and become immersed in the CMU community. The Vice President will possess high level strategic and planning skills, a thorough understanding of traditional and emerging advancement concepts, and a strong grasp of best practices in the advancement profession both inside and outside higher education. This includes experience envisioning, developing, and implementing successful, comprehensive, and holistic advancement programs across a complex enterprise with multiple constituencies and highly varied audiences both national and international, while using metrics to monitor growth and external and internal impact. The Vice President will have a collaborative and collegial disposition with superlative interpersonal skills and an eagerness and ability to engage and convene a diverse set of stakeholders, build strong professional relationships, and synthesize many ideas. The Vice President should have a record of creative and entrepreneurial management as well as the skills needed to encourage change and growth in both people and programs, a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and the ability to build a robust, autonomous, and highly collaborative team.
Additionally, Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Vice President of University Advancement who can demonstrate
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Aspen Leadership Group has been engaged to assist Carnegie Mellon University in this search.
To apply for this position, please visit: Vice President for University Advancement, Carnegie Mellon University.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.
To nominate a candidate, please contact Ron Schiller, ronschiller@aspenleadershipgroup.com or Don Hasseltine, donhasseltine@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
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Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.
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