University of Redlands

Position Music; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Redlands seeks a Vice President for Advancement to serve as the chief development officer, guiding a high-caliber program aligned with Forward Together and the university's mission.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, relationship-building with donors and boards, and steering a next-generation capital campaign.

The successful candidate will translate vision into donor-centered programs, foster trust and integrity, and drive momentum across campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the advancement program and chief development officer responsibilities.
• Plan and execute the university's next comprehensive capital campaign.
• Collaborate with trustees and colleagues to advance the mission.

Job description

The University of Redlands seeks a Vice President for Advancement who will serve as the University’s chief development officer, creating a high-caliber advancement program that reflects the University’s mission, vision, and values as outlined in the strategic plan, Forward Together. The University is seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking advancement professional to bring focus, momentum, and leadership to a program ready to move to the next level. The Vice President for Advancement will play a leading role in shaping the next chapter of University of Redlands by leading the planning and execution of the University’s next comprehensive capital campaign.

The University of Redlands is a private, nonprofit university committed to preparing students for lives of meaning, impact, and joy through immersive, personalized, and professional education. Nationally recognized for academic excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to student success, University of Redlands offers more than 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs that blend liberal arts and professional study, applied and theoretical learning, and traditional majors with self-designed curricula. Over 120,000 alumni call Redlands their alma mater, and surveys show that generations have found the University prepared them well for career success and lifelong learning.

\"The next Vice President for Advancement will be an important partner to me, to our Board of Trustees, and to colleagues across the institution. I am looking for a leader who understands the evolving landscape of higher education advancement and who builds trust, acts with the highest integrity, brings teams together, communicates clearly, creates a team culture where people enjoy their work and each other, and sees fundraising as mission-driven work grounded in relationships.\" — Krista Newkirk, University President

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications,
please refer to the full prospectus.