Vice President of Advancement and CEO of Utah Tech University Foundation

Utah Tech University, a dynamic and innovative polytechnic institution in St. George, Utah, invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President of Advancement & CEO of the Utah Tech University Foundation.

Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the President's Cabinet, the Vice President provides vision, leadership, and oversight of all advancement operations-including development, alumni relations, and the Utah Tech University Foundation.

As the university's chief fundraising officer and the CEO of the Foundation, the Vice President is responsible for cultivating relationships, securing resources, and stewarding philanthropic support to advance the university's mission and strategic priorities. This leader will inspire a culture of philanthropy across the university community and build strong partnerships and enduring relationships with donors, alumni, and the region's civic and business leaders.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and cabinet on all matters related to philanthropy, alumni engagement, and donor relations.
• Lead and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy that grows the university's philanthropic support, endowment, and alumni involvement.
• Serve as the university's chief fundraising officer, personally cultivating and soliciting major donors.
• Inspire and mentor a high-performing advancement team and alumni relations staff to achieve ambitious fundraising and engagement goals.
• Promote professional development and accountability across all areas of responsibility.
• Develop and lead major gift strategies, planned giving programs, corporate giving initiatives, endowment cultivation, and capital campaigns.
• In alignment with the University's strategic priorities, develop, launch, and lead a transformative comprehensive campaign.
• Oversee annual giving efforts, donor relations activities, and donor recognition and fundraising events.
• Oversee advancement operations including analytics, donor tracking systems, and gift processing to ensure efficiency and strategic insight.
• Chair the Utah Tech University Hall of Fame selection committee and oversee the annual induction ceremony.
• Act as CEO of the Utah Tech University Foundation, ensuring its effective governance, financial stewardship, and compliance.
• Work closely with the Foundation Board of Directors to set goals, establish policies, and engage members as advocates and donors.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Utah Tech University in the community, throughout Utah, and beyond, to foster goodwill and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in advancement activity with increasing levels of leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated familiarity with foundations and government agencies that support higher education initiatives.
• Strong understanding of policies, procedures, and organizational structures within higher education.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities, with a track record of motivating and developing high-performing teams.
• Skilled in managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of advancement operations, infrastructure, and systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal, written, and active listening abilities.
• Ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with donors, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and the ability to foster effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and external partners.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt executive staff position. Annual salary of $194,000 for a bachelor's degree qualified applicant, and $208,000 for a master's degree qualified applicant (depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of October 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins August 18, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu, BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.