The University seeks an accomplished advancement executive to serve as Vice President for Institutional Advancement, a cabinet-level position reporting directly to the president and serving as a key member of the university’s executive team.
The Vice President for Institutional Advancement supervises multiple units of professional and para-professional staff. This role is designed for a senior leader with demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing comprehensive fundraising and engagement strategies. The Vice President will be responsible for building the strategic, organizational, and operational framework required to sustain long-term philanthropic growth, and strengthen donor relationships in support of the university’s mission. The person in this position will also serve as the Executive Director of the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation, Inc., the organization charged with receiving, investing, and administering gifts and financial resources for the benefit of students and programs at Southern.
Timeline
| Date | Milestone / Task |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | Updated Job Posted and applications accepted |
| April 26, 2026 | Applications Window Closed |
| Week of May 11, 2026 | Scheduled Virtual Interviews with Semi-Finalists |
| Week of May 25, 2026 | Scheduled In-person Interviews with Finalists |
| Early-June 2026 | Finalist selected and Job offer made |
Committee Members
Colleen Bielitz, Chair of Committee, Search Chairperson
Tracy Tyree, Member, President’s Leadership Team
Michele Vancour, Member, Provost’s Council / Deans
Krista Hayes, Member, Finance/Admin.
Greg Bernard, Member, Institutional Adv. & Alumni Relations
Jian Chan, Member, Marketing/Comm
Chris Piscitelli, Member, Student Affairs
Marlene Cordero, Member / HR Rep., Human Resources
Terrance Jones, Member, Athletics
Sean Grace, Member, AAUP
Amy Grotzke, Member, Admin. Fac. Senate
Robert DeMezzo, Member, SUOAF
Charlie Robichaud, Member, Graduate Student