Vice President for University Development
Trine University, Angola, Indiana

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

The President and Board of Trustees at Trine University seek nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for University Development. Founded in 1884, Trine University, a private, non-denominational institution, is known for its rigorous academic programs, exceptional faculty, and hands-on experiences. With only 1,900 students, the small class sizes ensure one-on-one attention with faculty who bring their own workplace experience into the classroom. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Trine ranks among the Midwest's Best Colleges in 2009 and 2010 according to the U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review. The University is located on a 400-acre main campus in Angola, Indiana and has satellite locations in Angola, Fort Wayne, South Bend/Mishawaka, and Merrillville, Indiana. The President and Board have recently announced the successful completion of Phase I of their $90 Million "Vision for the Future" capital campaign and are preparing to launch Phase II of the campaign. The new Vice President will play a major part in the preparation and implementation of the campaign.

The Position

Reporting to the President, the new Vice President is the chief development officer for the University and will direct all fundraising activities and be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the office staff and other staff members assigned to the Development Office. He/she is a member of the President's Cabinet and works directly with Trustees who are members of the Development Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to build and manage a strong Development staff; be responsible for personnel through hiring and staff development; and evaluate and hold staff accountable for specific goals.
  • Establish and implement standards of performance to maximize fundraising potential for annual fund, major and planned gifts, endowment giving, corporate grants, foundations, donor relations, and advancement services.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that addresses long and short term goals through the major donor moves management process for each prospective major donor, ensuring regular and systematic contact by the appropriate University representatives. Work collaboratively with the President on donor prospect development for major gift solicitation.
  • Manage the University Development budgets; create spending guidelines and continue to monitor and lower the cost of raising a dollar.
  • Prepare and present Development reports for the Board of Trustees and Committee meetings; relate to individual Trustees at the direction of the President.
  • Represent the University at special events and functions on and off-campus as requested by the President; perform other related duties as assigned by the President.

    • This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Development professional who will be charged with significantly increasing the donor base and increasing the total dollars raised in support of the institution's immediate needs. The Vice President for University Development should have a Master's degree and a minimum of five years of successful senior-level experience in educational fundraising, public relations, and organizational staff management and leadership. The President is seeking a strong individual who is professionally active and possesses significant experience in implementing a comprehensive development plan, major gift fundraising, and staff motivation and management. The successful candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to collaborate well with others, personal integrity, self-confidence, creativity, and a working knowledge of all aspects of higher education fundraising skills. S/He will be given the opportunity to build a comprehensive development program geared to take the level of fundraising at Trine University to new heights. He or she will partner with the President to secure the financial resources necessary to meet the challenges of a competitive higher education market. The salary and benefits are competitive.

    All applications should include a focused cover letter addressing the above requirements, including details on staff management and solicitation experience, a resume, and three (3) professional references. Nominations should include all contact information for the nominated candidate. Information received via email is preferred. All applications and nominations will be considered confidential.

    Please forward all applications and nominations by August 27, 2010 to:

    Please forward all applications and nominations to:Cheryl Hyatt, President, TCR Group, Box 214, Conway, Pennsylvania 15027, E-mail: chyatt@tcrgroup.com

    Executive Director of External Affairs, Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota

    ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director of External Affairs for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) on its Minneapolis campus. Saint Mary's University is a private, Lasallian, Catholic university under the sponsorship of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. The University currently enrolls approximately 5,500 students at two primary campuses: Winona and Minneapolis. The residential Winona campus is home to approximately 1,300 undergraduate students as well as the central administration. The Minneapolis campus is home to the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, which have approximately 4,300 adult learners enrolled in 50 degree and certificate programs on both campuses. The graduate program is one of the largest in Minnesota and now offers programs for the Ed. D. and Psy.D. For more information about Saint Mary's University, visit the website at http://www.smumn.edu.

    The Executive Director reports directly to the Senior Vice President for University Advancement and supervises the SGPP staffs working in the areas of development, communication, and marketing. In collaboration with the Senior Vice President for University Advancement and the Vice President of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Program, the Executive Director will increase the visibility and provide dynamic and creative outreach to the University's friends and publics. Serving the University and its Vice Presidents as the ordinary spokesperson of SGPP to the media and alumni, and representing the University in events and activities in the greater community, the Executive Director will reside in the Twin Cities area. The Executive Director will assist the Vice President of SGPP in working with pertinent Advisory Board and Institutes and will be responsible for fostering partnerships and leading a strong SGPP fundraising development initiative.

    A Master's degree and/or CFRE are preferred for this position. A minimum of five years experience in successful development of alumni relationship, fundraising, community outreach, and institutional visibility

    Applications should include a focused cover letter addressing the above requirements, a resume, and contact information for five (5) professional references. All applications and nominations will be considered confidential. Compensation and benefit package are excellent and commensurate with experience (EOE). Review of material will begin immediately

    Application materials should be submitted as Word attachments to:

    Cheryl Hyatt, President, The Charitable Resources Group (TCR Group), Box 214, Conway, Pennsylvania 15027, E-mail: chyatt@tcrgroup.com

    Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
    Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

    ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

    The newly appointed President of Marian University seeks nominations and applications for the newly created position of Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. Founded as Marian College in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Marian University is a co-educational, Catholic college providing a values-based applied liberal arts education. The core values that pervade all activities and actions at the university are Community, Learning, Service, Social Justice, and Spiritual Traditions. Students at Marian have a deepened sense of spirituality in addition to developing a personal code of values and ethics. Members of the Marian family are servant-leaders, giving their time and talent on campus and in the community.

    Marian University has set new enrollment records in 2010 with 1,986 undergraduate and 816 graduate students. In addition to Wisconsin residents, the University also has students from 13 other states and 13 countries. There are currently 1,400 traditional undergraduates on the 104-acre main campus located in a residential area of Fond du Lac. Marian offers adult accelerated evening/weekend undergraduate programs and nationally recognized graduate programs on the main campus as well as at numerous educational centers across Wisconsin, with major sites in Milwaukee, Appleton, Green Bay, and Wausau. Marian has over 50 academic undergraduate majors and minors and also offers master's and doctoral programs. The seven schools at the University include Arts, Humanities and Letters; Business; Criminal Justice; Education; Mathematics and Natural Science; Nursing; and Social and Behavioral Science.

    The Position

    Reporting to the President, the Executive Vice President will serve as a member of the President's cabinet and work closely with a broad range of campus constituencies including the other vice presidents, deans, trustees, student leaders and donors. The Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs will work collaboratively with the University community to advance the pursuit of academic excellence and the quality of student life.

    The Executive Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs will:

  • Provide leadership, vision, and administration to all areas affecting academic excellence and the quality of student life;
  • Promote the integration of learning and student development inside and outside the classroom;
  • Oversee the adherence to recognized academic standards;
  • Ensure academic quality by maintaining academic program reviews using student learning outcomes for continuous improvement;
  • Provide leadership and focus to curricular reform and oversee the integration of technology into the curriculum;
  • Formulate policy and initiate long-term planning in the area of student affairs;
  • Work cooperatively with enrollment management and faculty to maintain a balance between traditional and non-traditional student populations and improve overall student retention;
  • Manage and provide direction to all programs/departments reporting to the Office of Academic & Student Affairs including oversight of fiscal and personnel planning;
  • Pursue and secure external funding for new academic and student affairs initiatives and cultivate community partnerships that enhance academic offerings and student programs;
  • Support a shared governance model for academic and student affairs policies and procedures.
  • Have a commitment to the leadership of an emerging, teaching-oriented university in the Catholic tradition;
  • Be willing to embrace the mission, vision and servant leadership values of the university;
  • Have notable success as an administrator, preferably at the vice presidential level in a higher education institution.

    • The Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs is responsible for the strategic planning, administration, growth and direction of the academic programs. He or she must provide leadership to the faculty and staff, and be responsible for all matters directly relating to academic affairs and student affairs, including support, academic policy, planning and resource allocation, budgetary concerns, faculty recruitment, and contractual administration. The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate or equivalent, proven success in academic administration, and 7-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Marian University is seeking an innovative academic leader and a strategic thinker who understands the challenges of a Catholic, private college to maintain quality academic programs. He/She must: have exceptional interpersonal skills; be an excellent listener and communicator; follow through on commitments; react well under pressure; inspire respect and trust; and, most importantly, be a person of high moral integrity and ethical standards.

    Applications and Nominations:

    Applications received through July 23, 2010 will be given full consideration. The starting date for the successful candidate is negotiable. Compensation and benefit package are excellent and commensurate with experience.

    The Charitable Resources (TCR) Group-Higher Education Services is assisting Marian University in the search process. All applications should include a focused cover letter addressing the above requirements, a resume/CV, and contact information for five professional references. References will not be contacted without candidate approval. Nominations should include all contact information for the nominated candidate. Information received via email is preferred. All applications and nominations will be considered confidential.

    Please forward all applications and nominations to:Cheryl Hyatt, President, TCR Group - Higher Education Services, Box 214, Conway, Pennsylvania 15027, E-mail: chyatt@tcrgroup.com

    Vice President for Mission
    Stonehill College, Easton, Massachusetts

    ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

    The President and Board of Trustees of Stonehill College seek nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Mission. Founded in 1948 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, Stonehill is a selective private, co-educational Catholic college with over 80 rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields. Located near Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts, the College serves a diverse student body of over 2,500 students with a student:faculty ratio of 13:1. Employing 145 full-time faculty members, Stonehill College confers the B.A., B.S. and the B.S.B.A. degrees and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

    Stonehill College provides an education of the highest caliber that fosters critical thinking, free inquiry and the interchange of ideas. The Stonehill community helps students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character to meet their professional goals and to live lives of purpose and integrity. The College educates the whole person so that each Stonehill graduate thinks, acts, and leads with courage toward the creation of a more just and compassionate world.

    Stonehill College is led by a Board of Trustees and its corporate affairs are managed by a president, treasurer, and clerk. The College is organized around six main divisions: Academic Affairs, Advancement, Enrollment Management and Marketing, Finance, Mission, and Student Affairs. Additionally the College is served by a Board of Incorporators made up of the priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross; a Board of Fellows made up of representatives from the Congregation, the students, faculty, and alumni; and an elected Faculty Senate and Student Government Association.

    The Position:

    Stonehill College is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Vice President for Mission. The Vice President for Mission works with the President to strengthen the College's Catholic Identity and sponsorship by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The Vice President for Mission also collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in their commitment to living out the mission of the College.

    Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Mission manages the Director of Campus Ministry, the Director of the Center for Nonprofit Management, and one executive assistant. The Division consists of 10 employees in total. The Vice President is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervises Mission office staff, Center for Nonprofit Management and Department of Campus Ministry.
  • Works with the Campus Ministry to assure that the spiritual and pastoral needs of the college community are being addressed.
  • Works with the Center for Nonprofit Management to further their mission to build the management and leadership capacity of community-based nonprofit organizations throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Northern Rhode Island, and provide opportunities for Stonehill students to engage in the non-profit sector.
  • Collaborates with the Department of Human Resources to plan and implement orientation programs for new members of the Board of Trustees and all new employees.
  • Chair of the Catholic Identity Committee.
  • Provides formal and informal education of the mission and values of the Congregation of Holy Cross, as well as the traditions, history and mission of Stonehill College.
  • Serves as a liaison with the Diocese of Fall River, Archdiocese of Boston and local ecclesial communities.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

    • Competencies:

    Interpersonal Skills

    Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

    Oral Communication

    Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

    Visionary Leadership

    Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

    Ethics

    Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

    Professionalism

    Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments

    Qualifications and Skills:

    Stonehill College is seeking a Roman Catholic conversant with Catholic higher education and the Catholic intellectual tradition, who is an innovative academic leader and a strategic thinker. He/She must: have exceptional interpersonal skills; be an excellent listener and communicator; follow through on commitments; be one who can react well under pressure; be a leader who will inspire respect and trust; and, most importantly, be a person of high moral integrity and ethical standards.

    Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) or equivalent; or more than 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The areas listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    Language:

    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

    Mathematical:

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

    Reasoning Ability:

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Computer Skills:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Access Database software; Internet software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word, Word Processing software and Banner software.

    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Applications and Nominations:

    The starting date for the successful candidate is negotiable. Compensation and benefit package are excellent and commensurate with experience. Stonehill College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    The Charitable Resources (TCR) Group is assisting Stonehill College in the search process. TCR Group is a firm specializing in executive search consultancies for small and medium-sized independent colleges and universities and non-profit organizations. TCR Group consultants have conducted over 100 executive-level searches for higher education institutions.

    All applications should include a focused cover letter addressing the above requirements, a resume/CV, and contact information for five (5) professional references. References will not be contacted without candidate approval. Nominations should include all contact information for the nominated candidate. Information received via email is preferred. All applications and nominations will be considered confidential.

    Please forward all applications and nominations to:Cheryl Hyatt, President, The Charitable Resources Group (TCR Group), Box 214, Conway, Pennsylvania 15027, E-mail: chyatt@tcrgroup.com

    President
    Zamorano University, Honduras

    ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

    The Board of Trustees of Zamorano University is conducting a search for the University's 11th president who will take office by January 2011. Founded in 1941, Zamorano is a private, undergraduate, non-profit international agricultural university specializing in production agriculture, sustainable management of natural resources, rural transformation to reduce poverty and the enhancement of global competitiveness of agribusiness. Zamorano alumni are employed in production agriculture, agribusiness, food technology, conservation, government and academia. The institution is registered in the United States as a non-profit corporation and has International Mission status in Honduras. Accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is in process.

    Zamorano offers four bachelor-level engineering programs: Agricultural Science and Production, Agribusiness Management, Food Agroindustry, and Socioeconomic Development and Environment. The educational program stresses academic excellence, instills character and provides practical experience in the agricultural environment through its Learning by Doing component.

    The campus covers 17,000 acres and is located 40 minutes from the capital city of Tegucigalpa. All students, the President and approximately 100 faculty and staff with their families live on the self-contained campus. Zamorano is a multi-cultural and largely bi-lingual environment where people share an extraordinary commitment to a common vision.

    The Zamorano enrollment is 1,100 students selected from 22 countries in Latin America. The university has an operating budget of $27 million and an endowment of $55 million. There are 591 employees and the university is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of 18 business, educational and civic leaders from 9 countries. The alumni are a particularly important constituency.

    Among the expected attributes of the successful candidate are the following:

  • Earned degree - Ph.D. or equivalent
  • Fluency in Spanish and English
  • High degree of comfort living in an international setting, an understanding of Latin American culture and a solid multicultural experience
  • An understanding of Zamorano's heritage and a firm commitment to its purposes and philosophy
  • Ability to be an effective and persuasive advocate to the public, to NGOs and to government officials in individual and group settings
  • Administrative acumen and an understanding of higher education finance

    • Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to usual benefits, one annual trip to the president's country of residence and on-campus housing are provided.

    A request for a full Presidential Search Profile, nominations or inquiries may be addressed to higheredservices@aol.com, c/o Cheryl Hyatt: 724-242-0476 (Eastern time zone).

    Fennell Associates Higher Education Services is a firm specializing in consultancies for small and medium-sized independent colleges and universities and executive search for higher education. It is led by Marylouise Fennell, a consultant in the field of Higher Education and Senior Counsel to the Council of Independent Colleges. HES consultants have conducted over 160 executive-level searches for higher education institutions. www.fennellassociates.org

    Fennell Associates Higher Education Services has offices in Pittsburgh (PA), Denver (CO), and Fort Lauderdale (FL).

    Inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strictest confidence. Application materials should be sent as MS Word or PDF format attachments to:higheredservices@aol.com

    Please include an application letter, in English; a current CV or resume, and contact information, including phone and e-mail, for at least five professional references. References will not be contacted without candidate approval. Applications received by April 16 will be in time for consideration by the Search Committee at the first review meeting.

    Zamorano University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Senior Vice President for University Advancement
    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota

    ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota seeks nominations and applications for the position of Senior Vice President for University Advancement (SVPUA). Founded in 1912, Saint Mary's University is a private, Lasallian, Catholic university under the sponsorship of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. The University enrolls nearly 5,700 students at two primary campuses: Winona and Minneapolis. The residential Winona campus is home to approximately 1,400 undergraduate students as well as the central administration. The Minneapolis campus is home to the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPP), which has approximately 4,300 adult learners enrolled in 50 degree and certificate programs on both campuses. For more information about Saint Mary's, visit: http://www.smumn.edu.

    The SVPUA is responsible for providing the President with the vision, leadership, and fundraising and marketing expertise for the advancement of the university's mission and goals. The SVPUA reports directly to the President on all matters relating to development, alumni relations, fundraising, marketing, and communication. The SVPUA is a member of the President's Cabinet and will provide direct supervision of the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to revision integrating and maximizing the university's marketing efforts, and to provide the vision, leadership and policy guidance for all areas of advancement for both the undergraduate college and the SGPP, in a manner consonant with the mission of the University in order to secure strong support for annual growth. The SVPUA resides in Winona with an office on the Winona campus.

    The successful candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree (Master's and/or CFRE credentials preferred) with 5-7 years of successful fundraising and/or marketing experience, 3 years at an administrative level is required. A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involved with higher education fundraising, marketing, public relations and management of personnel is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to embrace and promote the Lasallian, Catholic mission of this multi-campus university. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience, and is an EEO Employer.

    Applications should include a focused cover letter addressing the above requirements, a resume, and contact information for five (5) professional references. All applications and nominations will be considered confidential. Review of material will begin immediately.

    Application materials are due before February 15, 2010 and submitted as Word attachments to:

    Cheryl Hyatt, President, The Charitable Resources Group (TCR Group), Box 214, Conway, Pennsylvania 15027, E-mail: chyatt@tcrgroup.com

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