Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

About The Position

Texas A&M International University invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA)—a rare and powerful opportunity to shape philanthropy, engagement, and institutional impact at one of the nation’s most distinctive and mission-driven public universities. Reporting directly to the President and serving on the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement will play a central role in advancing the University’s momentum, visibility, and philanthropic capacity at a transformational moment in its history. This role offers far more than traditional advancement leadership. It is an opportunity to build, innovate, and lead a modern advancement enterprise—connecting donors, alumni, corporations, and partners to a compelling, student-centered mission with both regional and global impact. TAMIU is a rising university with strong enrollment momentum, expanding research capacity, and a growing national profile for value, affordability, and student success. As part of the prestigious Texas A&M University System, the institution offers stability, credibility, and reach—paired with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a university poised for its next era of growth. The next Vice President for Institutional Advancement will help define that future. The Vice President for Institutional Advancement serves as the University’s chief advancement officer, providing bold, strategic, and innovative leadership for all advancement functions. The VPIA leads fundraising, alumni relations, public relations, marketing, and information services and works in close partnership with the President, senior leadership, faculty, and external stakeholders to advance TAMIU’s mission and aspirations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated record of successful fundraising leadership, including major gifts and campaign experience, at a complex higher-education institution or comparably complex organization.
Substantive experience supervising and developing professional staff.
Experience with strategic planning, advancement operations, and financial management.
Strong experience in communications, marketing, and/or public relations related to institutional advancement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience working in a public university, university system, and/or Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
Experience working with institutional foundations and governing boards.
Demonstrated success leading a comprehensive capital campaign.