ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT for ALUMNI RELATIONS CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University
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ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNI RELATIONS CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Carnegie Mellon University in the search for an Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) seeks an experienced leader for its alumni relations team, responsible for creating opportunities for alumni to develop lifelong engagement and connection to one of the world’s great universities. The Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations will set strategy and provide leadership and advocacy for the alumni relations program and the CMU Alumni Association, while serving as a thought leader for the alumni relations efforts in the colleges and schools of CMU. The Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations will develop a comprehensive and compelling alumni relations program for Carnegie Mellon University’s worldwide network of 100,000 graduates, building their lifelong engagement with the university and connecting to their interests professionally, intellectually, and personally. The Associate Vice President will be responsible for fostering innovative and dynamic alumni programs—including developing a robust annual reunion program—as well as expanding activities to build a culture of philanthropy among CMU graduates. It is an exciting time to join the Carnegie Mellon community. Founded in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Mellon University has soared to national and international leadership in higher education and research, especially since 1967 when the Carnegie Institute of Technology merged with the Mellon Institute for Industrial Research to form Carnegie Mellon University. A birthplace of innovation since its founding, it continues to be known for creativity, solutions to real-world problems, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Its alumni have earned distinction around the globe—from Nobel Prize recipients to Tony and Oscar winners, from Wall Street CEOs to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and from world-renowned educators to pioneering researchers. Carnegie Mellon is a highly regarded global research university, ranking 24th in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. For more than a decade, CMU has consistently ranked as a top 25 university in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. Many of its colleges and schools maintain top-five national and international rankings. Beyond its Pittsburgh campus, Carnegie Mellon University’s global presence includes campuses in Silicon Valley and Qatar, and degree-granting locations in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, DC, Australia, Portugal, and Rwanda, as well as numerous other research educational partnerships around the world. CMU’s tenth President, Farnam Jahanian, was appointed in 2018; he is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and academic leader. President Jahanian’s priorities include building a diverse and collaborative university community, improving the individual experience for all of its members, and expanding CMU’s positive societal impact through research and education. He is committed to the success of the University Advancement division, and his first year as President has been one of the university’s best ever for fundraising results. 1 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations will report to the Vice President for University Advancement and is a member of the divisional management team. PRINCIPAL OPPORTUNITIES The Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations will provide visionary and entrepreneurial leadership for CMU’s alumni relations program and for the CMU Alumni Association. The Associate Vice President will direct a comprehensive alumni relations program for CMU’s 100,000+ alumni to support lifelong engagement with the university and its mission. The Associate Vice President will serve a key role in building a robust annual reunion program as well as expanding activities to build a culture of philanthropy among CMU graduates. The Associate Vice President is also the senior university official on the CMU Alumni Association Board, working closely with board members in accomplishing Board goals and activities, and designing training and engagement opportunities for board members and other senior volunteers. The Associate Vice President will direct daily operations of the alumni relations office and lead a team of approximately 17 staff members. CMU’s Advancement Division is focused on engaging alumni and donors in the life of the university, and generating financial resources that will support CMU in advancing its important educational and research mission. The university is currently planning a multi-year fundraising campaign; the campaign will have both significant dollar goals and goals for alumni and donor engagement in the ongoing life of CMU. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations will • serve as the university’s primary representative to its community of alumni and friends, and develop and implement a comprehensive alumni relations program that engages all CMU alumni and builds a culture of philanthropy among them; • act as the university official on the CMU Alumni Association Board, partnering with board members in accomplishing board goals and designing engagement and training opportunities for board members and other senior volunteers; • serve as a member of University Advancement’s divisional management team and as a liaison and thought leader to alumni relations officers in the schools and colleges; • collaborate with the Vice President for University Advancement and members of the division’s management team toward accomplishing overall University Advancement Division goals, especially championing alumni engagement and participation; • develop and maintain connections and collaborations between the university alumni relations program and those sponsored by the schools and colleges; • work with other partners across the university, such as career services, admissions, student affairs, and athletics, to develop opportunities for alumni to support and be engaged with CMU; • demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion both in recruiting and developing the Alumni Relations staff and in implementing programs and services; • provide leadership to all business functions in the Office of Alumni Relations, including long-and short-term planning, program development, metrics and assessment, and supervision of the alumni relations staff; • assume direct responsibility for all related budgets, financial planning, and unit expenditures; and 2 • help maximize effectiveness across the entire Division of University Advancement through other duties as assigned. UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT LEADERSHIP Scott Mory Vice President for University Advancement Scott Mory is Carnegie Mellon University’s Vice President for University Advancement. He is responsible for overseeing the university’s overall advancement efforts and for building partnerships with all of CMU’s philanthropic and volunteer communities, including university alumni, parents and friends; charitable foundations; and corporate donors. Appointed in 2015, Scott works closely with administrative and academic leadership to develop advancement plans and resources to fulfill the university’s potential and to support its continued ascent. He also leads the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees. Prior to joining CMU, Scott served as Associate Senior Vice President and Campaign Director at the University of Southern California, managing the day-to-day activities of the Campaign for USC, a historic effort to raise $6 billion. He joined USC in 2007 as Associate Senior Vice President for Alumni Relations. Prior to USC, Scott served as Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at George Washington University. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree from the George Washington University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the George Washington University Law School. Cindy Crimmins Associate Vice President, Advancement Programs and Services, and Interim Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations Cindy Crimmins is the Associate Vice President of Advancement Programs and Services for University Advancement. Additionally, Cindy is serving as Interim Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations. She is a strategic partner in the university’s advancement efforts and is responsible for strengthening engagement with constituents through marketing and communication efforts as well as events, donor relations and stewardship activities, and annual giving. In addition, Cindy oversees several support programs, including Research and Management, as well as Advancement Information Services and Gift Administration. Since arriving at Carnegie Mellon in 2016, Cindy has worked closely with advancement leadership to develop and enhance programs to support the strategic initiatives of advancement. Working closely with Alumni Relations and the campaign office, she and her team work to amplify and communicate the strengths and priorities of the institution through a multi-channel program. Prior to joining CMU, Cindy was Associate Vice President for Advancement Operations at Kent State University, one of the largest public institutions in Ohio. Prior to Kent State, Cindy served in various positions at Clarkson University, George Washington University, and the University of Maryland. Cindy earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where she first became interested