administrative Positions

Vice President, College Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation
Rhode Island College

Established in 1854, Rhode Island College is a comprehensive mid-size institution of approximately 9000 students.   The 170-acre campus is located in beautiful, historic Providence, Rhode Island's capital, with excellent proximity to the academic and cultural resources of Boston and New York City.  In addition to a dynamic professional environment, the College offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent benefits.

Rhode Island College invites applications for the position of Vice President, College Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation.  The Vice President will provide leadership to and management of the Office of Advancement, the Office of Alumni Affairs, and the College Foundation.

The College seeks a high-energy leader with a proven record of success as a senior development professional.  The ideal candidate will bring experience in fundraising and a strong sense of integrity to the position.  He/she will be an experienced advancement leader, having experience building successful teams and operations in one or more of the following areas: gift cultivation and solicitation, alumni relations, and facilitating the work of the foundation.

Reporting to President Nancy Carriuolo, and serving as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet, this VP will be a key leader on campus and will be highly visible with foundation board members, alumni leaders, faculty, staff, students, friends, including leaders of the business, labor, legislative and philanthropic communities to increase the engagement of the internal and external communities behind the mission to increase the culture of philanthropy and service within Rhode Island College.

Requirements include: Master's degree from an accredited institution.  A minimum of five years of senior development experience in a non-profit environment; demonstrated experience as a major and principal gift fundraiser; experience building successful teams of skilled fundraisers.

Preferred requirements include: Development experience in higher education.

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Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2009 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.  Mail or fax (e-mail not accepted) cover letter, c.v. and a list with a minimum of five current references and their contact information to: Office of Human Resources, Attn:  Search Code: VPCA09*, Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI  02908.  Fax  # 401-456-8717; Tel # 401-456-8216.  *Please include Search Code in cover letter.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.