Vice President for Institutional Advancement
BOCA RATON, FLPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as indicated by the involvement of Parker Executive Search and contact details for the search firm rather than direct company application instructions.
Job overview
The Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Florida Atlantic University leads a large team to manage community engagement, fundraising, and alumni relations, playing a key role in advancing the university's strategic goals and fundraising campaigns.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading and managing a team of 80 professionals, setting direction for fundraising, community engagement, and alumni relations, cultivating donor relationships, securing major gifts, and collaborating with university leadership and boards.
Compensation and benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience; no specific benefits are detailed in the description.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have significant development experience, proven leadership in advancement, success in securing major gifts, experience with alumni engagement, and strong communication and strategic skills; a bachelor's degree is required, master's preferred.
Work environment and culture
The university values student success, excellence, accountability, teamwork, integrity, innovation, safety, shared governance, professionalism, customer service, respect, and community engagement, fostering a collaborative and ethical work environment.
Company information
Florida Atlantic University is a national public research university in Florida, recognized for high research activity and diverse student body, offering extensive degree programs and engaged in significant fundraising campaigns.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a team of 80 professionals involved in advancement activities across multiple campuses and community settings.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Boca Raton, Florida, with standard weekday working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Application process
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, and references to the search firm by August 15, 2025, with contact details provided for the recruiting firm representatives.
Unique job features
The role includes leading a major comprehensive fundraising campaign nearing its $600 million goal, offering a high-impact leadership opportunity within a large public research university.
Company overview
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public research university located in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce. Established in 1961, FAU offers more than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 10 colleges, including the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The university generates revenue through tuition, state funding, research grants, and partnerships with industries. Notable milestones include its designation as a High Research Activity institution and its contributions to marine science and ocean engineering.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight leadership in institutional advancement, emphasizing experience managing large teams and successful fundraising campaigns, especially major and principal gifts.
Focus on showcasing your strategic thinking, collaboration skills, and ability to work within complex university structures, aligning with FAU's values of teamwork, innovation, and accountability.
Apply through multiple channels including FAU's official jobs site, Parker Executive Search firm's contact emails, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current FAU Institutional Advancement staff or leadership; start conversations by referencing FAU's recent $584 million campaign success or asking about the university's upcoming strategic plan development.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'institutional advancement,' 'major gifts,' 'alumni engagement,' 'fundraising campaigns,' 'strategic leadership,' and 'team development' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate tailored applications, apply across multiple platforms, and identify relevant FAU contacts for networking, saving time and increasing your chances of success.
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