Vice President for Advancement

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Roanoke College
in the search for a Vice President for Advancement.

Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Advancement will
champion Roanoke College’s mission, reach, and impact through the
creation and implementation of a visionary and comprehensive
advancement strategic plan. As the College’s chief advancement
officer, the Vice President will serve as a pivotal institutional
change agent and strategic partner for the President and other
senior leaders, writing the next chapter in Roanoke’s nearly
200-year-old history—a story of a 21st century small college on the
move. The Vice President will build and foster a campus-wide
culture of philanthropy, broaden and diversify the College’s donor
community and partnerships, grow alumni and family participation
and giving, lead capital campaigns, and secure major gifts. The
Vice President will advance the President’s vision and the
College’s strategic priorities, articulating a clear, compelling,
and unique value proposition to current and prospective donors,
alumni and families, industry and regional partners, and other
friends of the College. The Vice President will work closely with
the Vice President for Marketing and Communications to create a
comprehensive and data-driven strategy for internal and external
advancement communications, including branding and content
strategy, audience segmentation, multi-channel communication, media
relations, and assessment. The Vice President will lead a talented
team of fundraisers, donor relations, community engagement, and
family and alumni relations professionals, fostering collaboration
and engaging with external consultants to support strategic
needs.

For nearly 200 years, Roanoke College has championed its students’
potential and provided transformational educational experiences. An
independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college located
in Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is much more than a place to
start a career—it is a place to explore what matters, learn where
to fit in the world, and design a life with meaning and purpose.
Set on 80 acres surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, Roanoke College is the second oldest Lutheran-related
college in America. Its nearly 2,000 students can choose from 97
areas of study and enjoy the benefits of small class sizes. With 23
Division III athletics programs and more than 140 clubs and student
organizations, there is something for everyone at Roanoke College.
The more than 18,000 alumni across the nation, and the globe,
ensure a strong network of support beyond the campus.

Roanoke College develops students as whole persons and prepares
them for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership by
promoting their intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and personal
growth. Roanoke champions potential, providing learning and
leadership through leading-edge academic programs and
transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle,
mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful
careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. As such, Roanoke
College is committed to being a leading national liberal arts
college, a model of experiential learning, and a community
committed to open discourse and civil debate as ways of learning
and as preparation for service in the world.

Roanoke College pursues its mission through an innovative
curriculum that combines a core program in the liberal arts; major
fields of study in the natural sciences, the social sciences, and
the humanities and fine arts; along with career-oriented,
specialized programs of study. Founded by Lutherans in 1842,
Roanoke College welcomes and reflects a variety of religious
traditions. The College honors its Christian heritage and its
partnership with the Lutheran church by nurturing a dialogue
between faith and reason. In keeping with its history and mission,
the College strives to be a diverse community, nationally and
internationally. Central to achieving the purposes of the College
is a strong commitment to liberal education and its vision of human
freedom leading to service within the human community. The
College’s learning goals, therefore, focus upon developing both a
student’s confident sense of freedom in the world and a sense of
purpose in using that freedom. Through these goals the College
strives to produce resourceful, informed, and responsible citizens
prepared for productive careers and for leadership in
community.

Roanoke College is dedicated to improving the quality of life for
students of multicultural backgrounds and, through a more welcoming
and comforting environment, helping them excel academically and
socially. Through diverse educational, cultural, and social
programs, Roanoke College is building a more diverse community of
students. The promise of the Roanoke Difference has
always been dependent on Roanoke College’s ability to embrace
diversity and inclusivity.

U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and
Forbes Magazine consistently rank Roanoke College as one
of the top colleges and liberal arts programs in the nation. The
College ranked in the top 9% on Princeton Review’s Best
389 Colleges list and ranked #14 on the publications list of best
college radio stations. Roanoke College was also ranked one of 16
colleges of distinction in the state of Virginia for 2024. The
College has also been recognized as a top Fulbright producing
institution with a record six students for one year.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience is preferred for this role as is at least ten years of
progressive responsibility and leadership in institutional
advancement. Roanoke College will consider candidates with a broad
range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel
that you can contribute to the College, but your experience does
not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we
encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a
cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the
mission of Roanoke College as well as the responsibilities and
qualifications stated in the prospectus.

The target salary for this position is $210,000 annually.

Roanoke College 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 Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1402.