Vice President for University Advancement Search

What great minds can do.

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Seton Hall Universityinvites nominations and applications

for the position of Vice President for

University Advancement. The University is

seeking a seasoned Vice President to

partner with the President, Executive Vice

President, Provost, Deans, and other

academic leaders to define fundraising

priorities, create a culture of philanthropy,

and develop compelling ideas for

transformative philanthropy across the

University. The Vice President will

motivate, mentor, and lead a team of 40;

strengthen metrics and procedures; increase

alumni and volunteer engagement across

schools and units; and carry a portfolio of

principal gift prospects.

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President Joseph E. Nyre

Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D., is the 21st president of Seton Hall University. He assumed the presidency on August 1, 2019. President Nyre is a first-generation college graduate who received a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (and attained its most distinguished alumni award in 2014); an M.A. from the University of Missouri; an Ed.S. and a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas; and completed pre- and post-doctoral fellowships at Harvard Medical School and the University of Kansas. He assumed the presidency of Seton Hall after serving for eight years as president of Iona College, a Roman Catholic institution in New Rochelle, New York.

President Nyre often discusses the “power of the place to change destinations and transform lives” and the important role of every student and employee in this pursuit. A student-focused servant leader, President Nyre has a demonstrated record of elevating institutions by engaging students, faculty, and staff in shared visioning, planning, execution, and governance. He underscores the importance of investing in recruiting, retaining, and developing faculty and staff who “inspire students to reach beyond their grasp.”

Seton Hall University

One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University (SHU) has been developing students in mind, heart, and spirit since 1856.

Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 rigorous majors, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek, among others. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Seton Hall boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and an employment rate of 92% for its graduates, with 81% of undergraduate students completing internships during their time at Seton Hall. Seton Hall is a financially sound and prudently run institution, with an endowment of approximately $260 million and a budget of $311 million for FY2020. The University has had record enrollments in the past three years with the average SAT scores of entering freshmen up 20 points in the last two years to 1235 and the highest ACT average in the school’s history with 26.5.

Seton Hall’s main campus is located in South Orange, New Jersey. The University’s School of Law is located in nearby Newark, N.J. and the new Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus, which opened in July 2018, is situated in the towns of Clifton and Nutley, N.J. The IHS campus houses Seton Hall’s College of Nursing, its School of Health and Medical Sciences, and the new Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Mission

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic, archdiocesan university. In a diverse and collaborative environment, it focuses on academic development. Seton Hall students, taught by outstanding faculty in an evolving, technologically advanced setting with values-centered curricula, are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society.

A Diverse and Mission-Centered Community

Since 1856, Seton Hall University has been a place where leaders learn. Seton Hall University attracts students from every corner of the United States and from more than 70 countries. More than 40 percent of undergraduates identify themselves as students of color. Outside of the U.S., China, Colombia, India, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand are the most represented countries at the University.

The overall undergraduate enrollment numbers 6,200; professional and graduate enrollments, consisting of both master’s level and doctoral degree students, number 4,000. Seton Hall has an outstanding reputation for providing an accessible and affordable education for students, staying true to the mission of being a University of opportunity by distributing more than $100 million in financial aid annually. Overall, 98 percent of undergraduates receive financial aid, and 30 percent are awarded Pell grants. In addition, 45 percent of the Class of 2023 identify as students of color, 36 percent of all students come from out of state, and 25 percent are the first generation of their families to attend college.

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Athletics and Extracurriculars

Athletics is a big part of life at Seton Hall, with 14 men’s

and women’s varsity athletic teams competing in NCAA

Division I’s BIG EAST conference, one of the most thrilling

conferences in the country. Seton Hall hosts more than 25

intramural and club sports and 130 student organizations,

as well as 22 Greek societies. On average, students

contribute 40,000 hours of community service annually.

The Academic Program

Seton Hall University has 10 schools and colleges: the

College of Arts and Sciences, the Stillman School of

Business, the College of Communication and the Arts,

the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, the

College of Education and Human Services, the College

of Nursing, the Immaculate Conception Seminary School

of Theology, the School of Health and Medical Sciences,

the School of Law, and the Hackensack Meridian School

of Medicine. Nationally accredited programs, including

Business, Education, Psychology, Law, Nursing and

Health Sciences, attest to overall academic excellence.

Strategic Plan

Building upon the achievements realized in the previous

plan, “From Strength to Strength,” the next Vice President

for University Advancement will join President Nyre to

develop and implement a new strategic plan to move the

University forward and continue to build upon the riches

of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Points of Distinction

U.S. News & World Report

■ One of America’s Best Colleges (National

Universities)

■ Ranked an A-Plus School for B Students

■ Top 20 Nonprofit Management Program

Forbes

■ One of America’s Best Value Colleges

■ One of America’s Top Colleges

Peterson’s

■ #5 Great Basketball and Great Academic

Sports Programs

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The Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA)

is responsible for leading the University’s philanthropic

efforts, including annual giving, leadership, principal

and major gifts, corporate and foundation grants,

campaign planning, and related engagement and

fundraising initiatives. The VPUA will plan, develop,

and implement strategic programs to increase a wide

range of philanthropic support for the University from

individuals, foundations, and corporations. The VPUA

reports directly to the President and serves as a member

of the Executive Cabinet and senior leadership team.

The Office of the Vice President for University

Advancement is currently being led by the Interim Vice

President for University Advancement, Matthew

Borowick. Mr. Borowick will be moving to a different role

within the University once the new Vice President for

University Advancement starts.

The Vice President for University Advancement will have

a complete team of 35-40 staff members, with four direct

reports and a Secretary. The direct reports are the Senior

Director of Administration, Associate VP for Development,

Associate VP for Advancement Services, and the Associate

VP for Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy.

University Advancement is organized into the following

departments:

■ Development: Major Giving, Planned Giving, Corporate

& Foundation Relations

■ Advancement Services: Operations, Research &

Reporting, Donor Relations

■ Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy: Annual Fund,

Alumni Relations

The organizational chart for University Advancement is

on the last page of this prospectus.

Pre-campaign planning for the University’s next major

campaign commenced in January 2020 alongside

the Strategic Planning Process. The feasibility study

will wrap up in the fall 2020 and the Vice President

for University Advancement will play a pivotal role in

shaping this campaign and helping Seton Hall build

its future.

The Office of the Vice President for University Advancement

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Required QualificationsSeton Hall’s next Vice President for University

Advancement will have at least 10 years of demonstrated

success in Advancement, fundraising, and the

administration of capital campaigns required (including

a track record of raising six or seven figure gifts). While

a bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree is

preferred. Work experience in higher education is strongly

preferred. Strong communication skills are required, as

is the ability to track and manage multiple projects and

initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities■ Serve as the University’s principal fund raiser, working

closely with the president and regents to develop

relationships and secure significant philanthropic support

■ Collaborate with the Vice President, University

Relations, to promote the positive image and brand of

Seton Hall in furtherance of fundraising goals

■ Lead and supervise the Advancement team by providing

strategic planning, measurable goals, and action

plans for alumni engagement, fund raising and the

acquisition of philanthropic support

■ Identify top prospects for individual, corporate and

foundation gifts and cultivate their relationship with

the University and its leadership

■ Serve as the principal spokesperson for the

Advancement function, including leadership at a wide

variety of Advancement events

■ Provide leadership for programs and events

administered by Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

and by Donor Relations

■ Provide the overall leadership for Seton Hall’s

capital campaigns and mini-campaigns, assuring that

ambitious but reachable goals are in place and being

met through effective strategies and implementation

■ Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of reports,

briefings, presentations, and responses on institutional

and strategic issues, as appropriate

■ Interact routinely with members of Board of Trustee

and Board of Regents, senior level administrators,

faculty, students, parents, alumni and corporate and

foundation leaders

■ Oversee the management and monitoring of the

division’s budget and human resources

■ Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Seton

Hall University

■ Perform other duties as assigned by the President of

the University

Desired Experiences and Traits■ Motivated to be a change agent, with success in effecting

large-scale change in previous organizations

■ A scrappy roll-up-your-sleeves and get it done attitude

■ Excellent work ethic

■ Able to build a culture of philanthropy in the

organization

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How to ApplyApplications should consist of a substantive cover letter

and a resume. Prior to submitting your resume for this

position, please read it over for accuracy.

The University is being assisted by the executive search

firm Lindauer. Applications, nominations, and expressions

of interest can be submitted in confidence to Lisa Abair

Vuona at lisavuona@LindauerGlobal.com or Libby

Roberts at lroberts@LindauerGlobal.com. Lindauer does

verify academic credentials for its candidates, and Seton

Hall will conduct background checks prior to finalizing

an offer.

Further information about Seton Hall University is

available at www.shu.edu.

Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

committed to diversity and inclusion.

University Advancement

Vice President for University Advancement

■ Budgets■ Human Resources■ Training

Administration

■ Analytics■ Donor Relations■ Operations■ Prospect Management■ Research■ Stewardship

AVP, Advancement

Services

AVP, Engagement &

Philanthropy

■ Alumni Giving■ Alumni Clubs■ Benefits & Services■ Campus Partnerships■ Constituents &

Affinity Groups■ Events■ Students & Young Alumni

AVP,Development

■ Corporations & Foundations■ Major Gifts■ Parent Program■ Planned Giving■ Principal Gifts

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