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Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Roanoke College in the search for a Vice President for Advancement.
Reporting to
the President, the Vice President for Advancement will champion Roanoke College’s mission, reach, and impact through the creation and
implementation of a visionary and comprehensive advancement strategic plan. As the College’s chief advancement officer, the Vice
President will serve as a pivotal institutional change agent and strategic partner for the President and other senior leaders, writing the
next chapter in Roanoke’s nearly 200-year-old history—a story of a 21st century small college on the move. The Vice
President will build and foster a campus-wide culture of philanthropy, broaden and diversify the College’s donor community and
partnerships, grow alumni and family participation and giving, lead capital campaigns, and secure major gifts. The Vice President will
advance the President’s vision and the College’s strategic priorities, articulating a clear, compelling, and unique value
proposition to current and prospective donors, alumni and families, industry and regional partners, and other friends of the College. The
Vice President will work closely with the Vice President for Marketing and Communications to create a comprehensive and data-driven strategy
for internal and external advancement communications, including branding and content strategy, audience segmentation, multi-channel
communication, media relations, and assessment. The Vice President will lead a talented team of fundraisers, donor relations, community
engagement, and family and alumni relations professionals, fostering collaboration and engaging with external consultants to support
strategic needs.
For nearly 200 years, Roanoke College has championed its students’ potential and provided transformational
educational experiences. An independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is much
more than a place to start a career—it is a place to explore what matters, learn where to fit in the world, and design a life with
meaning and purpose. Set on 80 acres surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke College is the second oldest
Lutheran-related college in America. Its nearly 2,000 students can choose from 97 areas of study and enjoy the benefits of small class
sizes. With 23 Division III athletics programs and more than 140 clubs and student organizations, there is something for everyone at Roanoke
College. The more than 18,000 alumni across the nation, and the globe, ensure a strong network of support beyond the campus.
Roanoke
College develops students as whole persons and prepares them for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership by promoting their
intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and personal growth. Roanoke champions potential, providing learning and leadership through leading-edge
academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose,
build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. As such, Roanoke College is committed to being a leading national
liberal arts college, a model of experiential learning, and a community committed to open discourse and civil debate as ways of learning and
as preparation for service in the world.
Roanoke College pursues its mission through an innovative curriculum that combines a core
program in the liberal arts; major fields of study in the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities and fine arts; along
with career-oriented, specialized programs of study. Founded by Lutherans in 1842, Roanoke College welcomes and reflects a variety of
religious traditions. The College honors its Christian heritage and its partnership with the Lutheran church by nurturing a dialogue between
faith and reason. In keeping with its history and mission, the College strives to be a diverse community, nationally and internationally.
Central to achieving the purposes of the College is a strong commitment to liberal education and its vision of human freedom leading to
service within the human community. The College’s learning goals, therefore, focus upon developing both a student’s confident
sense of freedom in the world and a sense of purpose in using that freedom. Through these goals the College strives to produce resourceful,
informed, and responsible citizens prepared for productive careers and for leadership in community.
U.S. News and World
Report, Princeton Review and Forbes Magazine consistently rank Roanoke College as one of the top colleges and liberal
arts programs in the nation. The College ranked in the top 9% on Princeton Review’s Best 389 Colleges list and ranked #14 on
the publications list of best college radio stations. Roanoke College was also ranked one of 16 colleges of distinction in the state of
Virginia for 2024. The College has also been recognized as a top Fulbright producing institution with a record six students for one
year.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this role as is at least
ten years of progressive responsibility and leadership in institutional advancement. Roanoke College will consider candidates with a broad
range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the 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 Roanoke College as well as the responsibilities and
qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The target salary for this position is $210,000 annually.
Roanoke 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 Jeanette Rivera-Watts at [email protected].
To apply for this
position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1402.
