Vice President for University Advancement

Vice President for University Advancement

St. Lawrence University invites nominations and applications for
the position of Vice President of University Advancement.

St. Lawrence is a nationally recognized, independent, private,
non-denominational, predominantly undergraduate university serving
2,250 students who hail from 43 states and over 70 countries and is
the oldest continuously coeducational institution of higher
learning in New York State. Located in Canton, New York, St.
Lawrence considers its location one of its greatest assets. Canton
sits between the Adirondack Park, the largest state park in the
United States and the site of the University’s nationally
recognized Adirondack Semester, and the Canadian-U.S. border that
is the St. Lawrence River. It is in close proximity to U.S. cities
such as Burlington, VT, Syracuse, NY, and the major Canadian cities
and cultural centers of Ottawa and Montreal.

Reporting directly to President Morris and serving as a member
of the University Senior Staff, the Vice President provides
strategic direction and leadership for development, alumni
relations and advancement operations functions and a staff of over
40. Through direct and indirect cultivation of major gift donors,
the Vice President is responsible for substantially increasing the
levels of participation and dollars in annual giving, endowment
assets, and capital campaign projects. The Vice President is
accountable for working effectively and with integrity with
trustees, alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, students, and
members of the North Country community from various and diverse
backgrounds, developing clear objectives and delivering results,
and being an effective partner with the University President. The
Vice President will also be a valuable team member with the senior
staff and others in building understanding about, relationships
with, and investments in the University. Paramount is the
expectation to assist the University President in advancing the
University in its mission and toward attainment of its vision.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a
senior administrative capacity, especially the development and
execution of comprehensive campaigns, demonstrated success in
fundraising, experience working with major donors, and a proven
ability to develop and inspire a team of accomplished
professionals. This is a full-time position on the St. Lawrence
University campus in Canton, NY. The anticipated salary range for
this role is $270,000 to $290,000. For additional details, visit
the full position profile:
https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20657-st-lawrence-university-vp-for-university-advancement/

Please send all queries, nominations, and applications to:

Susan VanGilder, Practice Leader and Managing Director,
Education Practice
Kamilah Allen, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search
StLawAdvancement@storbecksearch.com

For more information about St. Lawrence University, please
visit: stlawu.edu

The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its
faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an
atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are
intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus
community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups,
as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in
a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.