Executive Director, Constituency Programs
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University seeks an Executive Director, Constituency Programs who will be a seasoned strategic leader serving as one of three Executive Directors who guide a cohort of MSU’s 29 colleges and units. In this highly visible role, the Executive Director will advance fundraising excellence by providing leadership, direction, and partnership across a diverse portfolio. In close collaboration with each Dean and Director, the Executive Director will be responsible for the recruitment, leadership, supervision, and evaluation of their respective fundraising teams, fostering a positive, collaborative culture grounded in trust, accountability, and shared purpose. They will cultivate high-performing teams aligned with the University’s advancement strategy that are empowered, mission-driven, and committed to achieving measurable results together.
As the nation’s premier land-grant university and first agricultural college, known originally as The Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, Michigan State University was founded with the goal of democratizing higher education and bringing innovation in science and in the arts and humanities into everyday life. MSU has evolved into a world-class university, offering a full spectrum of programs that attracts gifted professors, academic staff, support staff members, and students. The University is part of the Big Ten Conference and, since 1964, has been one of 71 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. MSU is a top-ranked global university, with 32 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations ranked in the top 25 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including nine No. 1-ranked programs. MSU is often called Michigan’s State University, and for good reason. MSU enrolls more Michigan students than any other university – approximately 35,000 – and more than 275,000 of its more than half a million alums live in state.
"This position is about more than managing a portfolio of colleges and units — it is about leading leaders. The Executive Director serves as a strategic partner to deans and advancement colleagues, shaping bold fundraising agendas, strengthening performance, and cultivating a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and ambition. We are seeking a colleague who is energized by complexity, who understands the rhythm of a comprehensive campaign, and who believes that people — our students, our faculty, our alumni, and our advancement professionals — are our greatest asset." — Kim Tobin, Vice President for University Advancement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
As the nation’s premier land-grant university and first agricultural college, known originally as The Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, Michigan State University was founded with the goal of democratizing higher education and bringing innovation in science and in the arts and humanities into everyday life. MSU has evolved into a world-class university, offering a full spectrum of programs that attracts gifted professors, academic staff, support staff members, and students. The University is part of the Big Ten Conference and, since 1964, has been one of 71 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. MSU is a top-ranked global university, with 32 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations ranked in the top 25 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including nine No. 1-ranked programs. MSU is often called Michigan’s State University, and for good reason. MSU enrolls more Michigan students than any other university – approximately 35,000 – and more than 275,000 of its more than half a million alums live in state.
"This position is about more than managing a portfolio of colleges and units — it is about leading leaders. The Executive Director serves as a strategic partner to deans and advancement colleagues, shaping bold fundraising agendas, strengthening performance, and cultivating a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and ambition. We are seeking a colleague who is energized by complexity, who understands the rhythm of a comprehensive campaign, and who believes that people — our students, our faculty, our alumni, and our advancement professionals — are our greatest asset." — Kim Tobin, Vice President for University Advancement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.