Executive Director for Advancement, Trulaske College of Business

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with University of
Missouri in the search for an Executive Director for Advancement,
Trulaske College of Business.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Constituent Units
and the Dean of the Trulaske College of Business, and managing a
team of five staff, the Executive Director for Advancement will
direct a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation major
gift prospects, develop annual advancement plans for the college,
and foster relationships that lead to gifts in support of the
college’s strategic vision for its future. The Executive Director
will collaborate with the Dean, department chairs, and MU
Advancement to secure six-, seven-, and eight-figure gifts and
serve as the primary steward for the Trulaske College of
Business.

Since 1839, and as Missouri’s only state-supported member of the
Association of American Universities, the University of Missouri
(MU) has been engaged in groundbreaking research and comprehensive
academics that define its strength as a higher education
institution. Today, MU supports 31,103 students in 300+ degree
programs, including 97 undergraduate majors, 96 master’s degrees,
69 doctoral degrees, and over 70 certificates. Students work side
by side with some of the world’s best faculty to advance the arts
and humanities, the sciences, and the professions. At MU,
scholarship and teaching are driven daily by a commitment to public
service—the obligation to produce and disseminate knowledge that
will improve the quality of life in the state, the nation, and the
world. MU’s NCAA Division I Athletics program in the Southeastern
Conference (SEC) has 550 student-athletes across 20 sports. There
are 344,000 MU alumni living around the world, 185,000 of which
remain in the state of Missouri, maintaining MU’s positive impact
globally and locally.

On the heels of record retention and enrollment growth amidst
unprecedented challenges facing higher education in 2020, the
University of Missouri jumped 15 spots in the U.S. News
& World Report list of top national universities,
rising to 124 in the publication’s newest rankings of more than 380
public and private private institutions. MU also moved up five
spots, from No. 90 in 2020 to No. 85, among the Best Value
Schools—a measure of colleges that offer the best value for
students getting need-based financial aid. Additionally, the
university climbed 13 spots to No. 86 among the Best Colleges for
Veterans.

Mizzou Advancement emphasizes talent acquisition and professional
development in service to its overall mission of enhancing private
support of the University of Missouri. As a result, the division
continues to attract top talent from around the country. Comprising
180 staff members with a presence across the United States and
around the world, Mizzou Advancement announced the $1.3
billion Mizzou: Our Time to Lead campaign in
October 2015. At its conclusion in 2020, it was the most successful
philanthropic campaign in the university’s history, at over $1.4
billion.

A bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is at least
seven years of fundraising experience in a university setting
including supervisory experience. Preference will be given to
candidates with experience in an academic business unit or similar
relevant experience. All applications must be accompanied by a
cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to
mission of University of Missouri as well as the responsibilities
and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000
annually.

The University of Missouri is committed to the inclusion of all
qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in
completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the
selection process, please contact Tonya Malik-Carson
at tonyamc@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1577.

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