Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Centre College in the search for an Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement.

Reporting to the Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement will 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. 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.

With a variety of international study options that broaden student perspectives while providing a competitive advantage in the global economy, Centre is ranked among the top in the nation for percentage of students who study abroad with 85% of Centre students taking advantage of the opportunities available.

College Raptor, a college planning platform, has recognized Centre College among some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Centre was named a 2024 “Hidden Gem” and was recognized as the no. 1 “gem” in the state of Kentucky. It is also one of the top-ranked colleges in the Southeast and a top five Division III college in the rankings. The 2023 edition of The Princeton Review’s guide to America’s “Best 389 Colleges” recognizes Centre College as one of the best in the country. Professors took center stage for the college in its rankings: Centre faculty ranked 13th in the country as “Professors Get High Marks,” and ranked 24th nationally for “Most Accessible Professors.” Earlier in the year, the publication listed Centre as one of the Best Value Colleges for 2023.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this position as is at least 10 years of experience leading, supervising, and managing development teams of at least five direct reports. Centre College will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Centre College, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Centre College as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

The salary for this position is between $100,000 and $120,000 annually.

Centre College is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr at kimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/2040.