Vice President for College Advancement

Agnes Scott College (www.agnesscott.edu), a diverse liberal arts
college in Decatur, Georgia, is accepting nominations and
applications for the position of Vice President for College
Advancement. Reporting to the President, the Vice President for
College Advancement leads the college’s advancement initiatives by
providing strategic direction for and oversight of the functional
areas of development, partnerships and external relations, alumnae
relations, and communications and marketing. The Vice President
works with internal and external constituencies in the planning and
administration of a comprehensive program for fundraising,
partnership development, and marketing compatible with the mission
and strategic plan of the college.

The successful candidate will have: a bachelor’s degree (master’s
or doctorate preferred); 10 plus years of professional experience
in positions of increasing responsibility (preferably in higher
education or non-profit setting); energy, creativity, an
entrepreneurial spirit, and proven experience in providing
leadership, strategic vision, and goal achievement to the
advancement function in a team-oriented environment; a strategic
mindset with a willingness and ability to contribute to the
accomplishment of the goals and mission of the college; the ability
to lead and manage a large, diverse staff and a commitment to the
values of belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; an
extensive background in fundraising in higher education and/or a
not-for-profit environment with an understanding of the
complexities and nuances of successful fundraising; and a strong
commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission of a diverse liberal
arts college dedicated to the education of women of every
identity.

Nestled in a corner of Decatur, the Agnes Scott campus is a mix of
green space, historic buildings, trees, and walking paths. It is
proud to be one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the
country, and to have been ranked #1 for Innovation for an
unprecedented six years in a row and #2 for Social Mobility by U.S.
News and World Report. Its signature experience, SUMMIT, has won
national awards. Agnes Scott focuses on inclusive academic
excellence and empowering women of every identity to claim their
place in their communities, workplace, and the world.

From the residence halls to the classroom buildings to the dining
hall and beyond, students feel right at home at the college.
Decatur is a historic city with a small-town feel located just six
miles from downtown Atlanta. With a population of about 25,000,
Decatur is known as a community of “homes, schools and places of
worship.” The Agnes Scott campus is within easy walking distance to
restaurants, shops, music venues, and the MARTA station (Atlanta’s
public transportation system).

Agnes Scott College is being assisted by the search firm of
Hyatt-Fennell. Nominations and applications should be submitted to
Cheryl Hyatt at [email protected] and
will be considered highly confidential. Applications include a
focused cover letter, a resume/CV, and contact information for 5
professional references. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt
and will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information contact:
724-242-0476
[email protected]

www.hyatt-fennell.com

Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age,
veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity
and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law
in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to
diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to
apply.

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