Vice President of University Advancement
American University - Washington, DC
American University seeks a Vice President of University Advancement to provide visionary and strategic leadership to the University Advancement team, driving strategic initiatives that support the mission and growth of American University. The Vice President will be an energetic, innovative, and results-driven leader who will shape staffing and budget strategies, recruit and develop top talent, and cultivate a collaborative, supportive culture within the Advancement division. As a key member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President will work closely with the President and university leadership to advance institutional priorities, enhance philanthropic engagement, and build deep, impactful relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. The Vice President will lead efforts to secure transformational gifts, expand the university's donor base, and elevate the role of alumni relations in ensuring long-term fundraising success. By aligning development strategies with institutional goals and representing the university to key constituencies, the Vice President will play a central role in strengthening American University’s national and international profile and its capacity to secure sustainable, meaningful support for its future.
American University (AU) is a private, co-educational doctoral institution situated in a residential neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. It is a leading student-centered R2 research institution with seven highly ranked schools and colleges, small class sizes, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. American University’s more than 13,000 students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities. American University combines a tradition of strong undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on experiential learning, global leadership, and public service. With over 170 programs including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, American University students choose a personalized curriculum of theoretical study and experiential learning, taught by internationally recognized faculty in courses that take them from the classroom to the nation’s capital, and all around the globe.
"Our new Vice President will be a true partner for me and my leadership team, who will play a key role in strategic planning and will be called upon to engage in life on campus, represent our university off campus, and tell the AU story. This is truly an exciting time at American University as we build on a strong foundation to define and create AU’s next chapter. I look forward to working alongside our next Vice President of University Advancement to ensure that future Eagles have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to lead and change our world." — Jonathan R. Alger, President
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
American University (AU) is a private, co-educational doctoral institution situated in a residential neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. It is a leading student-centered R2 research institution with seven highly ranked schools and colleges, small class sizes, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. American University’s more than 13,000 students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities. American University combines a tradition of strong undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on experiential learning, global leadership, and public service. With over 170 programs including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, American University students choose a personalized curriculum of theoretical study and experiential learning, taught by internationally recognized faculty in courses that take them from the classroom to the nation’s capital, and all around the globe.
"Our new Vice President will be a true partner for me and my leadership team, who will play a key role in strategic planning and will be called upon to engage in life on campus, represent our university off campus, and tell the AU story. This is truly an exciting time at American University as we build on a strong foundation to define and create AU’s next chapter. I look forward to working alongside our next Vice President of University Advancement to ensure that future Eagles have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to lead and change our world." — Jonathan R. Alger, President
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.