ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY
Bristol, Rhode Island

Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs


Roger Williams University seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial and energetic leader to serve as its Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs. Located on a stunning 140 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island, the Roger Williams campus takes advantage of the New England coastline s natural beauty and is easily accessible from Providence, Boston or New York City. It is expected that the new Vice President will begin duties during the June July 2010 timeframe.

Under the leadership of President Roy J. Nirschel, Roger Williams has enjoyed a decade of unprecedented growth. It is presently ranked in the top tier by US News and World Report and has experienced record increases in applications, enrollment and academic quality.

The University is built on core values of liberal arts education, professional preparation, civic engagement, diversity, sustainability and a global perspective. It is poised to build on its strategic plan, Roger Williams 2020, an invigorated board of trustees and volunteers and a committed senior staff, faculty, alumni and students to raise private funds in support of its values and mission.

Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs is the primary development officer for the University, providing strategy, leadership, direction and top-tier management of all development and alumni relations for the advancement of the University s fundraising goals and objectives. He/she shall develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to expand and promote the University s fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, parents, corporations, and foundations.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 12, 2010. Application materials (to include a letter of interest, vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of five references) must be electronically submitted (MS Word format) to: rwuvpd@academic-search.com
Dr. Jamie Ferrare of Academic Search is assisting the search and screening committee and can be reached at jpf@academic-search.com or at 202-263-7472.

Roger Williams University (www.rwu.edu) is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Educator/Employer.