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The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites nominations, inquiries, and applications for Vice Chancellor for Advancement (VC) and Lead Development Officer. The university seeks an exceptional individual to provide leadership and direction for advancement opportunities across the university.
UMD perfectly blends the benefits of a great location, a personalized learning experience, and meaningful research on a medium-sized campus of the University of Minnesota System. At UMD, students are at the center of everything the university does, where faculty and staff establish bonds with the students, encouraging them to explore their strengths and turn their passions into careers.
Private giving has never been more important to UMD than it is today. Gifts support student scholarships and fellowships, faculty endowments, research (both faculty and student), arts, athletics, and a variety of other strategic priorities for the university.
Jim Johnsen & Shelley Feather with Greenwood Asher & Associates are assisting the University of Minnesota Duluth on this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:
We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, please provide materials by September 15, 2025.
All application materials should be submitted to the Greenwood Asher & Associates team via e-mail at: UMDAdvancement@greenwoodsearch.com.