Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.   
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

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Job Title:  Senior Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations

Division:  Advancement and Community Engagement

Evaluation Group:  Staff Administrator

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will embody proven leadership traits, a collaborative spirit, and have a results-oriented mindset. Lindenwood values accountability and action, especially at a time when student enrollment is highly competitive and the value of higher education is closely scrutinized. Delivering an exceptional experience remains central to the institution’s mission. The essential skills areas are described below:

Strategic Leadership

We seek an experienced, seasoned Advancement Executive who has honed their skills in comparable or larger, dynamic, and growth-oriented higher education or non-profit environments. The ideal candidate will have:

A. A demonstrated track record of scaling philanthropic programs and driving significant revenue growth

B. Experience progressing from smaller to larger institutions or learning systems and assuming increasing responsibility across all core fundraising functions

C. A history of elevating campaigns from single-digit to double-digit million-dollar outcomes

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategic plan aligned with board approved institutional priorities
• Set ambitious yet achievable fundraising goals with direct accountability for achieving results
• Provide strategic counsel to the President and Board of Trustees on key philanthropic opportunities
• Build a campus-wide culture of philanthropy
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to amplify Lindenwood’s mission, impact, and message

Fundraising and Development

This is a proactive, entrepreneurial institution that values disciplined planning and execution. We seek a datadriven, detail-oriented communicator who will engage at any level of the organization and community to ensure priorities, metrics and milestones are met with excellence.

• Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects and donors
• Design and execute programs for major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and annual giving
• Develop and drive innovative fundraising strategies and tactics supporting capital projects, endowment growth, and annual operations
• Deliver measurable fundraising growth annually, with clearly defined performance targets

Alumni Relations and Engagement

• With a large and diverse student and alumni population, Lindenwood seeks a leader who can:
• Strengthen alumni loyalty and philanthropic participation
• Develop dynamic programs that keep alumni engaged beyond traditional events
• Leverage alumni networks and organizations for student recruitment, career services, internships, and institutional visibility
• Establish modern engagement platforms and communications that connec