Vice President for Institutional Advancement

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Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Laredo Texas

Texas A&M International University invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA)a rare and powerful opportunity to shape philanthropy engagement and institutional impact at one of the nations most distinctive and mission-driven public universities. Reporting directly to the President and serving on the Presidents Cabinet the Vice President for Institutional Advancement will play a central role in advancing the Universitys momentum visibility and philanthropic capacity at a transformational moment in its history.

This role offers far more than traditional advancement leadership. It is an opportunity to build innovate and lead a modern advancement enterpriseconnecting donors alumni corporations and partners to a compelling student-centered mission with both regional and global impact.

Why This Role Matters

TAMIU is a rising university with strong enrollment momentum expanding research capacity and a growing national profile for value affordability and student success. As part of the prestigious Texas A&M University System the institution offers stability credibility and reachpaired with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a university poised for its next era of growth.

The next Vice President for Institutional Advancement will help define that future.

The Position

The Vice President for Institutional Advancement serves as the Universitys chief advancement officer providing bold strategic and innovative leadership for all advancement functions. The VPIA leads fundraising alumni relations public relations marketing and information services and works in close partnership with the President senior leadership faculty and external stakeholders to advance TAMIUs mission and aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Fundraising & Resource Development

• Strategic Communication with Publics & Organizations

• Alumni Relations & External Engagement

• Advancement Operations & Leadership Leadership

• Collaboration & Institutional Partnership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.

• Demonstrated record of successful fundraising leadership including major gifts and campaign experience at a complex higher-education institution or comparably complex organization.

• Substantive experience supervising and developing professional staff.

• Experience with strategic planning advancement operations and financial management.

• Strong experience in communications marketing and/or public relations related to institutional advancement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree.

• Experience working in a public university university system and/or Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

• Experience working with institutional foundations and governing boards.

• Demonstrated success leading a comprehensive capital campaign.

Desired Leadership Attributes

• A Strategic Visionary Fundraising Leader

• A Strong Communicator & Ambassador

• A Relationship-Builder

• A Creative Entrepreneurial Innovator

• Data-Informed and Outcomes-Driven

• An Ethical Mission-Driven Professional

About Texas A&M International University

Texas A&M International University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a proud member of The Texas A&M University System. Serving more than 9000 students from across the U.S. and around the world TAMIU is nationally recognized for affordability value and its ability to drive socioeconomic mobility for its graduates. With expanding research capacity strong community partnerships and a deeply student-centered mission TAMIU offers an advancement leader a powerful and authentic story to tell.

Located in Laredo Texasthe #1 inland port in the Western Hemisphere and a vital gateway to Mexico and Latin AmericaTAMIU stands at the intersection of global commerce international policy and higher education.

Nominations & Applications

The Search Committee invites nominations and applications to be submitted confidentially to the executive search firm Anthem Executive Anthem Academics. Materials should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest addressing relevant experience and interest in the role. Submit materials to Michael Ballew Scott Watson Mike JR Wheless or Florene Stawowy at:

While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled candidates are encouraged to apply early for full consideration. The University and Anthem Executive reserve the right to close or extend the search at any time.

Texas A&M International University shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age disability genetic information or veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout the university.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

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