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Miami University seeks an experienced and aspirational advancement professional as its next Vice President for Advancement to lead the Universitys fundraising and alumni relations efforts and to provide strategic vision and leadership as the University strengthens its image as a nationally-regarded, student-centered public university.

MiamiUniversityis a highly respected and distinctive public institution of higher education that is recognized for outstanding undergraduate education and selective graduate and research programs.  The University serves the citizens of the state ofOhio, as well as a regional and an increasingly national constituency.  This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, visionary leader in development and alumni relations to strengthen the Universitys innovative approaches to and excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, high academic standards, and scholarly achievement.

With a student body of nearly 15,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students at its Oxford campus, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions.  Miami has a faculty whose excellence as teachers is nourished by research and scholarly activities that involve many of its undergraduate students in both discovering new knowledge and in applying it to real world problems.  Graduate programs complement and enhance the undergraduate educational experience.  Two regional campuses, the Voice of America Learning Center, and theDoliboisEuropeanCenterinLuxembourgprovide key access points and opportunities for traditional and non-traditional students alike.  This unwavering commitment to teaching and learning is demonstrated in the Universitys record of exceptional retention and graduation rates, and its consistently strong and engaged alumni community.  Miamiencourages and supports its students intellectual depth and curiosity, the importance of personal values as a measure of character, and a commitment to life-long learning in a global environment.  Further,Miamicreates an environment where students engage actively in service, develop leadership and civic skills, and explore cultural diversity.

The Vice President for University Advancement reports to the President and will be a member of his Executive Cabinet. She or he will be responsible for strengthening the Universitys development and alumni relations programs and ensuring the growth of Miamis overall philanthropic capacity.  Working closely with the President, Trustees, Deans, senior staff, faculty, and key stakeholders throughout the community, the Vice President will strengthen a culture of philanthropy that reflects the time-honored traditions of the University.  The Vice President will join the Miami University community at an exciting time as it enters the final stages of its $500 million capital campaign, For Love and Honor. With $430 million raised, the University is enjoying the fruits of this effort across campus, including scholarships, professorships and chairs, program enhancements, a transformative student center that is currently under construction, and a new state-of-the-art business school building.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and accomplished individual to advance a comprehensive, high-level development program, capable of meeting the Universitys objectives and enhancing its resources and reputation, including the key role it plays in higher education at the state and national level.  With at least 10 years of leadership experience in successful development and alumni relations operations or in similarly complex programs, the ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of all major advancement functions; substantial experience in campaign planning and execution; personal success in donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship at the major and principal gift levels; and experience working with or in a supporting foundation.  He or she will manage and mentor a 100-plus person staff, and must be able to create a work environment that rewards individual and collective success, manages risk taking, builds confidence and promotes diversity.  A bachelors degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Miami Universityhas retained the services of Mr. Jack Gorman of Isaacson, Miller, a Boston-based national executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important search. All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications should be sent in confidence via electronic mail to Laurel Duggan, Associate, at MiamiDev@imsearch.com.

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with

smoke-free campuses.  Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

While every effort will be made to preserve confidentiality until finalists are selected, the search is subject to the Ohio Public Records Act.  Right to Know—Consumer Information at www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request.