May 5th, 2025
Occidental College
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
( California | On-site Remote Hybrid )
Job Description
Position salary range: $300,000 and $325,000 annually
Occidental College
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Occidental College (Oxy), an urban liberal arts institution grounded in the values of academic excellence, equity, community, and service seeks a visionary, dynamic leader and collaborative campus partner to serve as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement (VPIA).
The ideal candidate will bring a depth of experience in and a broad understanding of all aspects of advancement with a particular focus on principal gifts. The next VPIA will have a proven record of innovative approaches to engaging and cultivating support from traditional Oxy donors as well as those not yet affiliated with Oxy to achieve fundraising goals. The VPIA will be a deeply relational leader, adept at building collaborative partnerships on campus and in the broader community of Los Angeles. While success in fundraising is essential to this role, an appreciation for higher education and Oxy's unique mission would be ideal. Equally important will be the leadership presence to gain the trust and partnership of various constituents, ability to listen with empathy and concern, and an aptitude for harnessing data to inform analysis, assess programs and processes, develop goals and metrics, drive strategy, and hold the team and institution accountable for progress.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a resume and letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile which can be found at https://apptrkr.com/6204452.
WittKieffer is assisting Occidental College in this search. The review of candidate materials has begun and will continue until an appointment has been made. For full consideration, materials should be received no later than July 18, 2025. Application materials, nominations and inquiries can be directed to Suzanne Teer, Greg Duyck and Alejandra Gillette-Teran at OXYVPIA@wittkieffer.com.
The anticipated compensation range for this position is between $300,000 and $325,000 annually.
Occidental is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Occidental is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and just environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is available that includes excellent health, dental, life, and retirement benefits; tuition benefits for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and dependents; additional perks including use of gym facilities and the College Library. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-information