Vice-President (Advancement), University of Alberta

The University of Alberta invites nominations and applications for the newly created position of Vice-President (Advancement). The appointment, for an initial five-year term, begins July 1, 2012.

The University of Alberta, which is located in Edmonton, is one of the top 100 teaching and research universities in the world, serving some 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff. Founded more than a century ago, the university has an annual budget of more than $1.4 billion and attracts more than $536 million in sponsored research revenue. It offers close to 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 18 faculties. Edmonton is a vibrant, friendly city of more than one million people, offering a rich cultural and recreational life. The largest of the U of A’s five campuses is situated adjacent to the spectacular North Saskatchewan River Valley and is less than a four-hour drive from the Rocky Mountains.

In recognition of the need to diversify and expand the university’s base of financial support and to deepen the engagement of alumni in support of its educational mission, the Board of Governors has recently approved the creation of the University of Alberta’s first Vice-President (Advancement). The new Vice-President will work closely with the President, the Board of Governors, Alumni Council and Senate to strengthen the university’s fundraising and alumni relations programs and implement strategies to increase financial support.

The ideal candidate must possess a university degree (graduate degree preferred) and have a proven record as a fundraising executive and leader who is able to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders in a complex environment. He/she will also be highly strategic, innovative and service-oriented with demonstrated success in fundraising and alumni development. The Vice-President (Advancement) will have substantial executive administration, staff supervision and financial experience, as well as significant organizational management skills, including team building and managing colleagues and senior management to support the achievement of the goals and overall vision of the University.

Consideration of candidates for this position will begin in late February 2012.

To learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity, please call Maureen Geldart or Maureen MacLean of The Geldart Group at (604) 926-0005 or forward your CV and letter of application in confidence, to: info@thegeldartgroup.com . Or please see Competition No. A106216359 at www.careers@ualberta.ca.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.