Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Reporting to the President and serving as a partner to the senior leadership team, the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives is the college’s advisor to the President on economic development and opportunities to build institutional capacity and momentum. The incumbent is responsible for leading, implementing, managing, and assessing initiatives that are integral to the mission and strategic forward-movement of the college. This position is responsible for the leadership of projects of key institutional importance, including strategic planning, Minnesota State system initiatives, marketing and communications, workforce education, and institutional advancement. Advancement responsibilities include grants administration, preparing and implementing strategic revenue-generating plans that align with mission-critical needs of the college. The incumbent provides leadership and management to the college foundation. This is a leadership position that will interface with all internal and external stakeholders. 

This position serves as an external connection to the college for business, economic development organizations, industry associations, nonprofit organizations, other universities and colleges, secondary schools (K-12), and local, state, and federal government agencies and related non-governmental organizations, and other constituencies. The position is charged with elevating Southeast’s presence and engagement in local, regional, national, and international communities.  Helping to fulfill the organization's vision, mission, and goals, the position is charged with developing supportive broad-based, multi-sector, bi-partisan networks, and partnerships in support of Minnesota State College Southeast. Primary Office Location: This position can be based at either our Winona or Red Wing campus.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5–7 years higher education leadership experience
• Demonstrated track record of identifying and engaging public and private sector strategic partners (individual or institutional) for the purpose of building and implementing effective collaborative initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with project management
• Development and fundraising experience with proven record of success
• Supervisory experience with direct-report staff
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and present to groups, verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including high profile individuals and diverse campus constituencies
• Ability to travel frequently within the scope of the position

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree in higher education or related field
• 3 or more years of C-Suite experience in higher education
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skill in issues of equity and inclusion
• A track record of success in fundraising and resource acquisition, including grant solicitation and management, work with foundations, private funding sources, and strategic partners
• Experience using data-driven evidence and proven practices to analyze problems/issues and identify solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to successfully design, build, and execute projects and initiatives from idea through inception, with broad involvement from diverse constituencies

Telework: Campus-Based Position: Hybrid work may be considered

Priority Applications: Submit your application by January 17th for priority consideration.