Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Florida Atlantic University, located in Boca Raton, Florida, is a dynamic, national public research university with campuses and sites strategically located along Florida’s southeast coast stretching from Fort Pierce to Fort Lauderdale and situated between America’s Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. It is recognized as a university of first choice for: + Excellence in undergraduate education and the student experience; + Comprehensive graduate education; + Visionary and globally relevant research; + Transformative engagement with its global communities. Florida Atlantic University is one of only 21 institutions nationwide recognized by the Carnegie Classification as both an R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production university — the highest distinction for research excellence — and as an Opportunity University in the new Student Access and Earnings category. With one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies, Florida Atlantic offers 170 degree programs to more than 30,000 students, with over one-third of those students being first-generation college students. VISION Florida Atlantic University is recognized as a university known for excellent and accessible undergraduate and graduate education, distinguished for the quality of its programs across multiple campuses and classified as a very high research institution that is internationally acclaimed for its contributions to creativity and research as well as its collaborations with regional partners. Florida Atlantic University values: + Student success - wholly committing ourselves to our students’ futures + Excellence - in teaching, research and public service + Accountability - taking responsibility for actions and being outcome-based + Teamwork - seeking collaborative strategies to solve problems + Integrity - telling the truth and delivering on our commitments + Playing to win - and helping others win + Innovation - striving for creative solutions and continuous improvement + Safety - providing a secure campus environment + Shared governance - making decisions through collaborative processes + Professionalism - performing our responsibilities with an ethical behavior + Customer service - exceeding the expectations of our clientele and stakeholders + Respect - treating people the way we want to be treated + Engagement - collaborating with community stakeholders The University will be developing a new strategic plan in Fall 2025 to help set measurable and actionable goals and initiatives to help guide the University over the next five years. THE POSITION The Vice President for Institutional Advancement will be responsible for leading the team of 80 professionals and setting the overall direction and management of community engagement, all fundraising/development and Alumni Relations activities at Florida Atlantic University. The Vice President will provide leadership in identifying, cultivating and soliciting donations to the institution. The Vice President needs to be an entrepreneurial leader and team builder who will be able to develop and articulate a coherent vision for programs while also being able to work well within an established multilevel decision-making organization. The Vice President must have the ability to work effectively in a comprehensive university structure with competing interests among different constituencies. As such, the successful candidate needs to be a creative thinker who can be innovative but pragmatic and possess a high degree of receptivity to new ideas. They must possess sensitivity for issues of communication, consensus-oriented decision-making and collaboration. To advance the goals of Florida Atlantic University’s strategic plan, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement launched a major comprehensive campaign in 2015. To date, $584 million of a $600 million target has been raised, with over 60,000 unique donors. Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement should have the following experience: + significant development experience building effective constituency-based development programs, as well as corporate and foundation development programs; + oversight of the growth and management of foundation financial assets; + experience in working with university advancement, foundation and alumni offices; + demonstrated experience and a track record of leading a team, based on and off campus, and cooperating with leadership and colleagues in a collaborative and results driven environment that enables the team to cultivate donors, and plan, execute and close major and principal gifts, and create vibrant alumni networking; + significant experience with alumni engagement, as well as experience engaging and cultivating new donors from individuals within the community, as well as recent graduating classes to promote life-long giving; + demonstrated ability and successful track record in securing significant major and principal six and seven figure gifts; + successful direct experience in planning or leading major comprehensive campaigns; + intellectual depth to translate academic and technical information for a variety of audiences, coupled with an ability to inspire those audiences; + experience in working and interacting with governing boards and other volunteer leaders; + successful employee hiring and team development; and + a passion for working and engaging with the area communities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required; master’s degree preferred. Significant professional experience in a large, complex advancement unit or organization. KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: Ethical and trustworthy Strategic and analytical thinker Strong leadership and change management skills Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrated character to lead by example and support his/her team Effective program builder Innovative problem solver Successful working with varied demographic environments Communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation Ability to establish credibility with the Board, University leadership, faculty, staff, and throughout the organization and within the community Salary: Commensurate with experience College or Department: Office of the President Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday Application Deadline: 2025-08-15 Special Instructions to Applicant: The Search Committee invites nominations, applications (a letter of interest, comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five or more references) to be submitted to the search firm assisting Florida Atlantic University. The position is open until filled, but please apply by Friday, August 15 to be assured of full consideration. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically to: Porsha Williams, Vice President Jacob Anderson, Principal Julia Butler-Mayes, Ph.D., Associate Parker Executive Search Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875 Atlanta, GA 30328 770-804-1996 ext. 102; 109; 111 pwilliams@parkersearch.com | janderson@parkersearch.com | jbutler-mayes@parkersearch.com Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial (http://fau.edu/jobs/applicant-resources/) . To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to jobs@fau.edu. Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email jobs@fau.edu. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1. Clery Act Information (https://www.fau.edu/police/clery.php) Consumer Information Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information (https://www.fau.edu/finaid/resources/other-resources/#consumer-info) page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid. Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application). Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.