Senior Vice President, Development and Alumni Affairs

About Hofstra:Hofstra University, a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York, invites nominations and applications for the role of Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs.Hofstra University enrolls over 6,000 undergraduate students and nearly 4,000 graduate students in 13 schools, which feature a variety of departments, as well as a number of institutes and centers. Hofstra offers 180 undergraduate programs and approximately 190 graduate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health Sciences, Engineering and Applied Science, Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and Honors College, as well as a School of Law and a School of Medicine. The student-faculty ratio is 13-to-1, and the average undergraduate class size is 21.Athletics contribute to the vibrancy of the Hofstra community, with 21 varsity sports teams that compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Coastal Athletic Association.Position OverviewThe new Senior Vice President (SVP) will join a dynamic leadership team that has been steering the institution into an exciting new era, following the historic appointment of its ninth and first female president, Dr. Susan Poser, in August 2021, and the addition of Provost Dr. Charlie Riordan in July 2022. The leadership team is investing heavily in academic programs for students while also growing the scholarly and research enterprise and reputation of the University.Hofstra University earned the distinction of a High Spending and Doctorate Production University (R2) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, marking a significant milestone in the University’s academic and research trajectory. In addition, Hofstra recently launched an ambitious 10-year strategic plan, Hofstra 100, which will propel the University to its centennial in 2035.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the president, the Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs will play a critical leadership role in advancing Hofstra’s strategic goals. The SVP serves as a member of the president’s Cabinet and a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for all aspects of University fundraising, development, alumni relations, and leadership recruitment.QualificationsHofstra seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial leader and change agent who pursues innovative, AI-informed solutions grounded in sound advancement strategies and tactics. The successful candidate will be a high-energy, experienced, and entrepreneurial advancement leader who will articulate a new vision for Hofstra’s development and alumni affairs initiatives.Significant and progressively responsible senior-level fundraising experience with a successful record of accomplishment in direct solicitation, prospect management, annual giving, major and planned giving management, alumni affairs, and leading capital campaigns is required. Experience at an institution of higher education is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.How to ApplyAll applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.WittKieffer is assisting Hofstra University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by July 28, 2025. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Lucy Leske, Jessica Herrington, and Ashlee Musser at HofstraSVPDAA@wittkieffer.comEEO StatementHofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Salary/Salary Range$400,000 - $425,000, plus University-provided vehicle #J-18808-Ljbffr