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VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT
Warren Wilson College invites applications for the position of Vice President for Advancement, with a starting date of July 1, 2007.
Position Summary: Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Advancement leads an aggressive fundraising/development operation and supervises the Office of College Relations. She or he must have the qualities and experience to direct a comprehensive capital campaign and to collaborate with all constituencies in seeking major gifts. We seek a creative individual who can guide us to the next tiers of fundraising success.
Qualifications: Candidates should be experienced fundraisers from inside or outside academe. The most important criterion will be a record of fundraising success and evidence of the ability to lead successful fundraising efforts.
College Overview: Warren Wilson is an independent liberal arts college located on a beautiful 1100+ acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campus is 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. Enrolling 800+ students, the college receives high praise from many guides and has received awards as a model for sustainability. It provides a first-rate liberal arts education in the context of its Triad model (academics, required service, required work at the college). The college enjoys a solid financial situation, with a $36 million endowment and balanced yearly budgets.
Application Process: Submit a letter, resume, and contact information for five references (including phone numbers and email addresses) to VPA Search Committee, Ms. Gail Baylor, Human Resources, Warren Wilson College, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000. Electronic submissions preferred. Email gbaylor@waren-wilson.edu. Applications should be received by March 23. See www.warren-wilson.edu for more information about the college.
February 24th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
It’ll be interesting to see whether any applicants come in by way of your blog post.
February 24th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
[...] One post, from erelevant, is an announcement that Warren Wilson College is looking for a VP of advancement. But it’s interesting that Morgan posted the ad on his blog. I’d be interested in hearing whether any candidates respond to the announcement, and whether any inquiries that begin, “I found your ad for the vice president’s position on the erelevant blog…” will make it past HR’s screening. Morgan, keep us informed, please. [...]