Vice President for University Relations

Job description

Overview and Responsibilities The Vice President for University Relations serves as the chief advancement and communications/marketing officer for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President provides strategic vision and leadership to advance the university’s mission, reputation, and financial sustainability through integrated initiatives in philanthropy, communications, and external engagement. As the President’s closest strategic partner in external affairs, the Vice President serves as an advance agent and trusted delegate in preparing, staging, and following through on key presidential engagements—especially with principal donors, Catholic influencers, and alumni leaders, serving as the external voice of the University with the media. This position leads a unified University Relations division responsible for advancement and fundraising, alumni relations, stewardship of benefactors/donors, brand consistency, communications, media relations, and public affairs. The Vice President ensures a consistent and compelling narrative that reflects Saint Mary’s Lasallian, Catholic iden...