Vice President for University Advancement

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Pomona, CA
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona seeks a Vice President for University Advancement to serve as the chief fundraising officer.

The Vice President will work with the President, other administrators, deans, and the campus community to establish strong relationships with constituents, strengthen ties with the community and prospective donors, and strengthen alumni relations. The Vice President will assist the President in the performance of the President’s philanthropic duties and serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation. The Vice President will develop a strong infrastructure for fostering staff success and an environment of support. The Vice President will maintain effective working relationships and serve as a liaison for the university.

Cal Poly Pomona offers an affordable, life-changing education. Less than 30 miles east of Los Angeles, the campus enjoys the excitement of a diverse metropolitan area while retaining the serenity of a foothill community. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly Pomona utilizes a technology-enhanced, learn-by-doing approach to education. Students enjoy endless opportunities for involvement in a vibrant and diverse community.

“I understand how important this role is to the success of our students and our university. The future of higher education is changing, and we must commit ourselves to ensuring that young people will have a path to knowledge for decades to come.

The Vice President for University Advancement will impact thousands of future leaders. Leaders who dreamt of college but might not have believed they could make it. Leaders who will change the way we see and experience the world through their daring and brilliant innovations. And leaders who will remember you and your team’s work as they walk across the graduation stage, shaped by the gifts and generosity of those that believed in them.

I welcome your interest in learning more about our aspirations and how you can bring your experience and talents to inspire and ignite our journey.”
— Soraya M. Coley, Ph. D. , President

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