Vice Chancellor for Advancement
- Employer
- University of Washington Bothell
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Nov 27, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Direct Marketing, Special Events
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with University
of Washington Bothell in the search for a Vice Chancellor for
Advancement.
Reporting jointly to the Chancellor and the Vice President for
Development for University Advancement and President of the UW
Foundation, the Vice Chancellor for Advancement will provide
overall direction for the integrated advancement program of UW
Bothell by providing leadership and services that influence and
support the mission and goals of the university. The Vice
Chancellor will create and oversee programs, activities, and
initiatives that attract private support, enhance marketing and
communications with internal and external constituencies, and
increase engagement within the campus and the academic schools
within UW Bothell. The Vice Chancellor will lead a high-performing
team that integrates advancement, alumni relations, marketing and
communications, and special events.
One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Bothell
is distinctive in the emphasis it places on undergraduate research
and experiential learning in all academic disciplines. Its small
campus community is also well known for its focus on student
retention, driven by innovative, wrap-around student services. As
part of its commitment to excellence, UW Bothell places particular
value on diversity and inclusion, community engagement, and
sustainability.
UW Bothell has more than 6,300 students and more than 45 degree
programs in its five schools – Business, Educational Studies,
Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Nursing & Health
Studies, and STEM. Serving its students are more than 350 expert
and dedicated faculty as well as more than 350 experienced and
innovative staff. More than nine out of 10 students come from the
state of Washington and after graduation stay to live and work in
the region. The university currently has an alumni base of more
than 25,000. It is also supported by more than 6,000 dedicated
donors (half of whom are also alumni) who drove the successful
completion of its last campaign in which it raised more than $40.7
million – an impressive 116% of its original $35 million
goal.
As part of one of the world’s great public research universities,
UW Bothell is proud to offer people of all backgrounds a gateway to
greater opportunity. It is proud of its unwavering focus on
educational access and equity. At the University of Washington,
diversity is integral to excellence. It values and honors diverse
experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and
respectful learning environments, and promotes access, opportunity,
and justice for all. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a
diverse staff, and to working to build and sustain an equitable and
inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated
and valued. UW believes diversity benefits and enriches the
development of all of its students, staff, and faculty. Leadership,
staff, and faculty have identified Equity and Social Justice as
core values, and it believes the quality of these values are
enhanced and strengthened by working and learning from people with
diverse experiences from all over the world.
A bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is at least
eight years of progressively responsible experience in
institutional advancement, with a strong emphasis on managing
complex relationships, cultivating and soliciting major gifts,
and/or marketing and communications. Equivalent experience in a
related field may be substituted for higher education advancement
experience. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter
and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission and
values of University of Washington Bothell as well as the
responsibilities and qualifications presented in the
prospectus.
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