Job Description
Emmanuel College
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Boston, MA
Emmanuel College invites nominations for and expressions of interest in the position of Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations.
A Catholic, liberal arts and sciences college in Boston, Emmanuel College prepares men and women with the skills to succeed in tomorrow's world and the social conscience to make a difference in that world. Founded in 1919 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Emmanuel has a vibrant campus in the heart of the city. In its seventh year as a coeducational institution, Emmanuel welcomed the largest incoming class in its history in the fall of 2007. With approximately 1,750 undergraduate students and 780 graduate students, Emmanuel offers majors in 16 academic departments and four interdisciplinary majors, in addition to individual majors.
The College's 17-acre campus and blend of undergraduate liberal arts and sciences programs, with graduate and professional programs, are enhanced by its location at the crossroads of Boston's medical, academic, scientific and cultural communities. A unique partnership with Merck & Co. Inc., which recently built a research building on Emmanuel's campus, provides unprecedented opportunities and access for students and faculty.
Under the leadership of its president, Sr. Janet Eisner, Emmanuel College has transformed itself into a dynamic, financially stable institution with robust enrollment. Recent success in attracting significant private philanthropic gifts and a new strategic plan, have laid the groundwork for a revitalized advancement program. The College seeks a vice president for development and alumni relations who will lead efforts to create a successful, vibrant and sustainable advancement program, to build endowment, to engage alumni in the life of the institution and to attract new sources of philanthropic revenue to support its strategic goals.
The Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations reports directly to the president and is a member of her senior cabinet. The College seeks candidates for the position with the leadership and management skills to build a successful advancement program, evidence of success raising significant gifts, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and a passion for the mission and aspirations of Emmanuel College.
Nominations, expressions of interest or requests for more information may be directed to the Witt/Kieffer consultants supporting Emmanuel College with this search, Lucy A. Leske and Mercedes Vance, at EmmanuelVPDev@wittkieffer.com or 508/228-6700. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged.
Emmanuel College seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Emmanuel College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a member of the Colleges of the Fenway.
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