Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement

Centre College - Danville, KY
Centre College seeks an Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement to serve as a key strategic and operational leader responsible for overall management of the development team and the units within donor relations, database services, major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, alumni relations, and events. The Associate Vice President will work collaboratively to advance the goals of the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement as a proven leader who values collaboration, innovation, and creativity, and will be well-versed in all facets of institutional fundraising.

Centre College is committed to providing a deeply engaging, intensely personal education with guaranteed opportunities for all students to explore the world, gain on-the-job experience, and conduct research alongside their professors. There are approximately 1,400 students and 150 full-time faculty members dedicated to the college's mission of preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. It is easy for students to make their mark at Centre. With over 85 clubs and organizations, 25 NCAA Division III athletics teams, and more than 2,000 events each year, there is always something to do, somewhere to go, and someone to cheer on. Centre helps to ensure success after graduation from day one. The Center for Career & Professional Development offers personal coaching to help students explore majors and careers, find summer jobs and internships, work on resumes and cover letters for graduate schools and jobs, and network with alumni. Personal attention from outstanding professors allows students to progress faster. The 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know students by name and can offer personalized support.

"This is an especially exciting time to be part of the growth in the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement at Centre College. As a leader and senior member of the Development and Alumni Engagement team the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement will lead strategies to increase philanthropic support for Centre College that will benefit our talented students, faculty, and staff—all while working alongside a talented team who strive to put students first. We are looking for the next great teammate, and I hope you will take the opportunity to apply and learn more about Centre College and the Danville community. It truly is a great place to work and live!" — Kelly Knetsche, Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement

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