Vice President for University Advancement

Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA

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About The Position

Southeastern Louisiana University seeks a dynamic, visionary, and experienced leader to serve as Vice President for University Advancement. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President provides strategic leadership to advance the university’s mission, vision, and goals through philanthropic support and alumni engagement.

The position oversees a comprehensive advancement program, including development and alumni relations. It fosters relationships that enhance the university’s profile, secure resources, and promote Southeastern’s role as a leading institution of higher education.

Requirements

• Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred.
• Senior leadership experience in higher education, economic development, innovation, industry, government, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, delivering measurable outcomes through partnerships, and external engagement.
• Strong strategic planning, financial, negotiation, and strategic execution skills.
• Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, and donor relations.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of advancement work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with regional public universities, economic development, and innovation ecosystems.
• Track record in public-private partnerships, capital projects, and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Established relationships with industry, investors, philanthropic partners, and community leaders.
• Familiarity with the Southeast Louisiana region and its philanthropic community.
• Terminal degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to advance the university’s mission, vision, and goals through philanthropic support and alumni engagement.
• Oversee a comprehensive advancement program, including development and alumni relations.
• Foster relationships that enhance the university’s profile, secure resources, and promote Southeastern’s role as a leading institution of higher education.
• Lead and manage a diverse team and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of advancement work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive