Hybrid: External Relations & Advancement Leader

St. Jerome's University; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Life insurance

Long term disability

Pension

Vacation

Tuition benefit

Travel medical coverage

Health Care Spending Account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Jerome’s University seeks an Executive Director, External Relations, to lead Marketing and Communications and Advancement with a mission-driven approach. The role collaborates closely with senior leaders and with the University of Waterloo teams.

The Executive Director will advance fundraising strategies, alumni engagement, and brand stewardship, while managing a small team and ensuring ethical fundraising practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts required; Masters preferred.
• 10+ years of directly related and progressively responsible professional experience.
• Experience in Marketing and Communications.
• Experience in Advancement.
• Experience working in a university environment an asset.
• 5+ years of experience managing and supervising a team.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusivity training and experience an asset.
• Adaptability and comfort operating in a rapidly evolving environment, including AI.

Responsibilities

• Speaks the language of mission and translates it in inclusive, accessible ways.
• Provides vision, strategy, and implementation across Marketing, Communications, and Advancement.
• Leads staff, budget management, and external partnerships with dioceses and foundations.
• Represents the University in external forums and development meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts

Masters

Job description

St. Jerome’s University seeks an Executive Director, External Relations, to lead Marketing and Communications and Advancement with a mission-driven approach. The role collaborates closely with senior leaders and with the University of Waterloo teams.

The Executive Director will advance fundraising strategies, alumni engagement, and brand stewardship, while managing a small team and ensuring ethical fundraising practices.