Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern Louisiana University seeks a dynamic, visionary, and experienced leader to serve as Vice President for University Advancement. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for University Advancement serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic leadership to advance the university’s mission, vision, and goals through philanthropic support, and alumni engagement. This position will oversee a comprehensive advancement program, including development, alumni relations, fostering relationships that enhance the university’s profile, secure resources, and promote Southeastern’s role as a leading institution of higher education. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred - Senior leadership experience in higher education, economic development, innovation, industry, government, or a related field - Demonstrated success in strategic planning, delivering measurable outcomes through partnerships, and external engagement - Strong strategic planning, financial, negotiation, and strategic execution skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with regional public universities, economic development, and innovation ecosystems - Track record in public-private partnerships, capital projects, and revenue-generating initiatives - Established relationships with industry, investors, philanthropic partners, and community leaders - Familiarity with the Southeast Louisiana region and its philanthropic community DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS - Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, and donor relations - Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team and foster a culture of accountability and excellence - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders - Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of advancement work REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Cover Letter Resume/Vita Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired) Names and Contact Information for 3 References Posting Close Date November 11, 2026 Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. How to Apply: Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered. Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 15,500 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves. Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.

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