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The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association in the search for an Associate Vice
President and Managing Director, Wisconsin School of Business.
Reporting to the Vice President and Managing Group Director, the
Associate Vice President and Managing Director will lead a comprehensive development program for the Wisconsin School of Business that
includes strategic planning and goal setting; team leadership and performance management; and prospect and portfolio management. The
Associate Vice President will serve as the primary liaison between Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association and the Wisconsin School of
Business. Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) exists to promote the welfare of and advance the objectives of the
University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison) by encouraging the interest, engagement, and financial support of alumni, donors,
and friends in the life of the University and with each other. WFAA is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and
organizations to make gifts to the University and to connect in meaningful ways. WFAA surpassed the $3.2 billion goal of its comprehensive
campaign for UW-Madison, titled All Ways Forward, in December 2021, and maintains investment portfolios in excess of $4 billion.
WFAA
believes in the value of the University of Wisconsin–Madison–its students, its alumni, Wisconsin, and the world. It works with
alumni and friends to advance the University, now and into the future. Working to support UW–Madison, its culture is collaborative and
mission driven. It strives to promote from within, and it values professional growth and volunteer opportunities. Its teams use cutting-edge
technology and sophisticated data every day to achieve results. WFAA fosters a comfortable work environment where its employees dress for
their day in modern office spaces and balance their on-campus time with the ability to work remotely from home when
needed.
Since its founding in 1848, UW–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant
university and prolific research institution, its students, staff, and faculty members partake in a world-class education and solve
real-world problems. UW–Madison has changed the way the nation takes its vitamins and brought flamingos to Bascom Hill. It has
inspired satirists and senators alike. It has fearlessly sifted and winnowed to find today’s truths. And with the Wisconsin Idea as
its guiding principle, it is not only changing the 936 acres it calls home—Badgers are also creating a better future for Wisconsin,
the nation, and the world.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked 8th for national research among U.S. universities and
is 12th for number of patents granted to U.S. universities. The institution has an annual research expenditure of $1.38 billion and more
than 400 startups have formed from UW research. UW-Madison also boasts 20 Nobel Prize recipients among its faculty and alumni, as well as 41
Pulitzer Prize winners. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked 10th among the best public universities and has the number one
hospital in Wisconsin.
Values and talent intersect at the Wisconsin School of Business. It’s a combination of the
School’s Big 10 research university influence, the inspiration of Madison, the quality of the faculty, and the caliber of students it
attracts. WSB brings together people with unique capabilities in a supportive environment to face complex business challenges, apply sound
business practices, and stir creative imagination to move business forward. The Wisconsin School of Business has a long-standing tradition
of academic excellence and a reputation for integrity across a broad portfolio of degree options that build careers. With 11 undergraduate
majors to choose from, and unparalleled career prep, WSB students are ready to take on anything. Specialized master’s programs offer
hands-on experiences that provide focused skills to help students achieve their dream career. The full-time, flexible, and executive MBA
options help students jumpstart their ambition.
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association will consider candidates with a broad
range of backgrounds. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 10 years of professional
leadership experience in complex development and alumni relations programs (preferably within higher education) recognized for their
strength and effectiveness is preferred. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters
should be responsive to the mission of Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association as well as the responsibilities and qualifications
presented in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 annually.
To apply for
this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1298.
