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Vice President for University Advancement
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
New Jersey City University (NJCU) announces a nationwide search for its next Vice President for University Advancement. The new Vice President will provide progressive leadership as the chief advancement officer for the University and will advise the President on all matters pertaining to the management and operation of university development, alumni relations, and marketing, branding and communications, as well as, community and donor relations. He/She will also serve as the Director for the University Foundation, a private nonprofit organization which raises funds to benefit the University.
Located across the river from New York City, minutes away from midtown Manhattan, Jersey City is the first and largest city of the state of New Jersey. Jersey City is experiencing a renaissance, having become the second largest logistical center in the country as well as the home to many financial institutions and new industries. The waterfront is a showplace for urban redevelopment and NJCU is partnering in this development.
Reporting to the President, the Vice President will be a key member of the executive leadership team. He/she will work in close collaboration with all other academic support and administrative units at the University, the Foundation and the Board of Trustees concerning advancement related initiatives. As Chief Advancement Officer the position is responsible for developing additional external relationships to enhance University objectives. As an expert in fundraising and communications, the position works to broadly support the University’s mission to advance learning through the integration of teaching, research, and service to others.
NJCU seeks a Vice President who will assess and mentor the team, raise it to a new level of quality and effectiveness, and continue to enhance its strong culture of collaboration and collegiality. The Vice President must have a proven track record of solicitation and closing of major gifts and will actively carry a portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects. Leadership experience in a campaign setting is required, and experience in the design of such an effort is desirable. A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree is preferred.
Since its founding in 1929, NJCU has served as a comprehensive state, urban university meeting the educational needs of its diverse local population as well as students from around the globe. NJCU’s student body of nearly 8500 undergraduate and graduate students take advantage of its 43 undergraduate and 28 graduate degree programs offered in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and College of Professional Studies, including a robust School of Business.
Full position details can be found at . Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position within the context of the themes in this leadership profile, a resume, and the names and contact information for five professional references. This packet should be sent electronically via e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF attachments preferred) to NJCU’s consultants, Katherine Haley, Ph.D. and Mercedes Vance, at: njcuvpua@.
This search will be conducted with the utmost respect for the confidentiality of candidates; references will not be contacted without the candidates’ prior knowledge and approval. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
New Jersey City University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please email njcuvpua@ for a detailed EEO statement.
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