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This role oversees strategy, design, and implementation of a comprehensive portfolio of high-impact events that advance the university’s mission, elevate institutional reputation, and deepen engagement with key stakeholders. As a member of the leadership team for the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, this role collaborates with the divisional Senior Vice President and other unit leaders in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to guide engagement, volunteer service, communications, and philanthropy across these constituencies.

The role provides executive oversight and strategic planning expertise for signature events including donor cultivation/stewardship, groundbreakings/dedications, academic ceremonies including Commencement and Convocations, trustee and presidential events, and regional and on-campus alumni programs.

The AVP leads a team of eight professional staff, fostering a culture of excellence. They empower team members to manage complex portfolios while ensuring strategic alignment to university and advancement priorities, adherence to best practices, and consistency in quality and brand standards. The role exercises oversight of budgets and resources to maximize impact and return on investment.

The Division of Advancement & External Affairs expresses a shared mission that is collaborative, trusted, respectful, future-focused and is aligned with the overall University. All current and new employees embrace and demonstrate dedication to promoting shared values in an inclusive work culture to propel the future of advancement operations in their everyday work.