Her dynamic presence is certain to generate increased levels of support, and the new vice president will be a critical factor in assuring the success of the development effort. The vice president reports directly to the president and is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the fund-raising and alumni relations programs for the College. Candidates must have evidence of strong leadership and management skills, significant success in fund-raising, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external constituencies. Significant fund-raising experience is required, including organizing and managing advancement offices, foundation relations, and successful grantsmanship. A bachelor's degree is required and a master's degree is preferred.
Compensation is competitive.
Looking at the first paragraph, you'll notice several pieces of information that spell out the fund-raising challenges for anyone who fills this position. The college is relatively new, so one might think that the alumni may be relatively young. Many of the students, however, are graduate students or non-traditional undergraduates, so the population may be older than you might think. The college enrolls many students of limited means, so they do not have inherited wealth. On the other hand, they may be financially successful themselves and able to make gifts to the college.