Vice President of University Advancement

Job Description

**Please be advised all nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest in this position must be sent to WITVPAdvancement@russellreynolds.com**

Wentworth Institute of Technology:
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a leading institution advancing the fields of the built environment, engineering, and applied technology. With deep expertise in architecture, design, and construction, along with strengths in engineering, computing, emerging technologies, and management, Wentworth offers interdisciplinary, experiential education that prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving world. Through immersive learning and strong industry partnerships, the university delivers a high return on investment while empowering graduates to drive innovation and create meaningful societal impact today and into the future.

Founded in 1904 to “furnish education in the mechanical arts,” Wentworth has grown into one of the nation’s premier STEM and design universities. Nearly 3,900 undergraduate students and nearly 250 graduate students now pursue 
degrees across five schools: 
• Architecture and Design
• Computing and Data Science
• Engineering
• Management
• Sciences and Humanities

Wentworth’s academic pathways are designed for flexibility, ranging from accelerated three-year degrees to 3+1 and 4+1 bachelor’s/master’s programs, as well as part-time, hybrid, and online study.

The hallmark of a Wentworth education is its cooperative education program, one of the most comprehensive in the country. Every undergraduate completes two co-op semesters, applying classroom knowledge to real-world settings and 
building professional networks before graduation. This model produces exceptional results: 91 percent of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months, 97 percent work in their field or major, and the median starting salary is more than $72,000. 37 percent of the Class of 2023 were hired directly by their co-op employers.

Wentworth’s distinctive approach and commitment to student success have fueled growing national recognition. The university earned the top ranking in Massachusetts from The New York Times when measuring earnings, mobility, and diversity, was highlighted by the Carnegie Foundation as one of only five STEM institutions with “Higher Access, Higher Earnings,” and has been recognized in Forbes’ Top Colleges list. The School of Engineering has also seen steady gains in U.S. News & World Report rankings for both “Best Value Schools” and “Undergraduate Engineering Programs.”

Wentworth’s trajectory is guided by its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, which sets forth a bold vision to make the university a national destination for STEM and design education. This vision builds on Wentworth’s longstanding tradition of applied, experiential learning while positioning the institution to prepare graduates who thrive in a technology-driven, globally connected economy.

The university’s financial and institutional strength supports this ambition. With an annual operating budget of $155 million, an endowment valued at $161 million, and more than $40 million in new philanthropic commitments secured in 
FY25, Wentworth continues to attract strong external investment in its mission.

In 2024, Moody’s affirmed the institution’s credit rating of Baa1 with a stable outlook.

Located on a 31-acre campus in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, Wentworth provides students with modern residence halls, a vibrant library and learning commons, and more than 60 specialized labs and studios. Design students benefit from an unmatched 1:1 student-to-studio ratio. In 2024, the university unveiled a 10-year Institutional Master Plan that will transform the physical campus with three new academic buildings, three new residence halls, and expanded green spaces. When completed, the plan will increase housing capacity from 2,200 to 3,900 students, while also adding a new athletics field house and doubling the campus’s green space to advance sustainability and resiliency.

Wentworth’s story is also defined by its enduring mission of access and innovation. From training servicemembers during World War I to becoming coeducational in 1972, to launching Accelerate, the university’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center in 2012, Wentworth has consistently adapted to meet the needs of students and society. Supported by philanthropy, programs such as the Accelerate Co-op for Entrepreneurs (ACE) give today’s students the opportunity to launch businesses during their co-ops.

Through its strong academic programs, nationally recognized co