An invitation to apply for the position of:
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
The University of Missouri – St. Louis
The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), a metropolitan research and teaching institution and pillar of the greater St. Louis community, seeks a Vice Chancellor with the fundraising, relationship-building, strategic vision, and leadership experience to steward the university’s philanthropic efforts to the next level.
UMSL is a vibrant and diverse community that elicits pride from its 100,000 alumni and nearly 16,000 students and is dedicated to transforming lives. Led by its 1500 faculty across 10 schools and colleges, UMSL provides excellent learning experiences and leadership opportunities for a diverse student body whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense. One of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL offers an array of options to traditional and non-traditional students and to continuing and adult learners, helping degree-seeking students find the skills and knowledge to prepare them for better futures.
Established in 1963 and spread across 470 acres in suburban St. Louis, UMSL (one of four campuses in the University of Missouri System) is the largest public university in eastern Missouri and a key driver in the vibrant workforce of the greater St. Louis region. It is consistently recognized for its strong programs across disciplines, and is considered a primary driver of the St. Louis economy, providing industries with educated and capable employees and leaders. In an effort to enhance the wellbeing of the broad St. Louis area and its surrounding communities, UMSL seeks to launch a record comprehensive campaign to enhance its ability to provide quality programs.
UMSL is seeking a talented and experienced development executive with a strong record of organizational fundraising and fundraising administration. Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor will have broad authority and responsibility for oversight of all aspects of the University Advancement office, including the four main units of development, alumni engagement, marketing and communications, and the nationally-renowned St. Louis Public Radio Station.
The Vice Chancellor for University Advancement oversees strategic planning, activities and resource allocation for the four respective units of the division, manages the Chancellor’s Council and serves as UMSL's chief fundraising officer.
The search committee is chaired by Dr. Kristin Sobolik, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to:
Office of Human Resources: Executive Initiatives
c/o Tim McIntosh, Director
University of Missouri System
1000 W. Nifong, Bldg #7 Suite 3000
Columbia, Missouri 65211
Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal of collaboration and inclusion and value the many unique qualities and experiences a diverse environment offers.
The University will recruit and employ qualified personnel and will provide equal opportunities during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran.
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