Vice President for University Advancement

Southeastern Louisiana University; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University seeks a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as Vice President for University Advancement, reporting to the President and guiding fundraising, alumni engagement, and external partnerships. This role oversees a comprehensive advancement program and builds relationships to advance the university’s mission.

The successful candidate will bring proven major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, and collaboration with industry and community leaders, coupled with strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred.
• Senior leadership experience in higher education, economic development, innovation, industry, government, or a related field
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, delivering measurable outcomes through partnerships, and external engagement
• Strong strategic planning, financial, negotiation, and strategic execution skills

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Capital campaigns

Donor relations

Strategic planning

External engagement

Leadership of diverse team

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Relationship building

Financial skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic execution

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with southeastern Louisiana University. southeastern Louisiana University seeks a dynamic, visionary, and experienced leader to serve as Vice President for University Advancement. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for University Advancement serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic leadership to advance the university’s mission, vision, and goals through philanthropic support, and alumni engagement. This position will oversee a comprehensive advancement program, including development, alumni relations, fostering relationships that enhance the university’s profile, secure resources, and promote southeastern’s role as a leading institution of higher education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred
• Senior leadership experience in higher education, economic development, innovation, industry, government, or a related field
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, delivering measurable outcomes through partnerships, and external engagement
• Strong strategic planning, financial, negotiation, and strategic execution skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with regional public universities, economic development, and innovation ecosystems
• Track record in public-private partnerships, capital projects, and revenue-generating initiatives
• Established relationships with industry, investors, philanthropic partners, and community leaders
• Familiarity with the southeast Louisiana region and its philanthropic community

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, and donor relations
• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team and foster a culture of accountability and excellence
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of advancement work

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and Contact Information for 3 References

Posting Close Date November 11, 2026

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southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 15,500 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.

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