Loyola University Maryland, a Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1852, seeks applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Advancement.

Loyola is a leading and highly selective comprehensive university, currently ranked third among Master s Universities in the North Region by US News & World Report. Loyola enrolls more than 3,400 undergraduate students, of whom approximately 2,800 reside on campus. Loyola s 2,700 graduate students are enrolled in a range of doctoral and master s degree programs. Loyola University is located on 70 acres in a beautiful residential section of Baltimore and has two satellite campuses. The University operates on an annual budget of $223 million and has an endowment of $132 million.

In 2005, Loyola University Maryland welcomed its new president, the Reverend Brian F. Linnane, S.J., who joined an institution highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, its strong Jesuit mission, and a history of effective broad-based advancement programs. Under his leadership, Loyola has formulated the University s next strategic plan, which will serve as the basis for an exciting new advancement strategy that builds on historic strengths while striving for new standards of achievement.

Loyola s new vice president for advancement will be expected to lead an advancement effort that supports Loyola s strategic initiatives, reflects fidelity to the concept of a major-gift culture, and effectively integrates relationship building with fund raising while significantly increasing annual philanthropic revenue. A comprehensive capital campaign is anticipated within the next few years. The vice president reports directly to the president, is a member of his cabinet, is responsible for all university development and alumni relations programs, and oversees a staff of 40.

The next vice president must be a proven fund raiser with the inspirational leadership qualities, breadth of experience, and interpersonal and communication skills to enable him or her to strengthen and lead the advancement program to new levels of success. The ability to resonate with Loyola s Jesuit mission and values and a strong commitment to diversity are essential. A bachelor s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Nominations, expressions of interest, and inquiries should be directed, in confidence, to Lucy A. Leske and Jane E. Courson, the Witt/Kieffer consultants assisting Loyola University Maryland with this search. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and may be sent to: LoyMDVPAdv@wittkieffer.com. Documents that must be mailed may be sent to: Vice President for Advancement, Loyola University Maryland, C/O WITT/KIEFFER, 2015 Spring Road, Suite 510, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523. Credential review is underway and will continue until an appointment is made.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND VALUES AND IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY AMONG ITS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. APPLICANTS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED FROM WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS, VETERANS, AND PARTICULARLY FROM PEOPLE FROM HISTORICALLY UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS. LOYOLA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.