Associate Vice President for Advancement

The Associate Vice President for Advancement plays a critical leadership role in advancing Truman State University’s mission by fostering a culture of philanthropy and engagement. As the leader of Truman’s development team, this position provides strategic direction, supervision, coaching, and oversight for frontline fundraising efforts across the University. The Associate Vice President manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and serves as the Advancement team’s primary liaison to Athletics and key affinity groups (such as supporters of the library and Greek Life). In this liaison role, the Associate Vice President will build strong partnerships, identify philanthropic opportunities, and align engagement strategies with the priorities of these important campus communities. The Associate Vice President also partners closely with University and foundation leadership to drive fundraising success and contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of philanthropic support.

Relationship Management

About Truman State University Advancement:

Truman State University is Missouri’s highly selective public liberal arts and sciences university, committed to providing an exceptional undergraduate and graduate education grounded in academic excellence and student success. Located in Kirksville, Truman fosters a close-knit, student-centered environment that emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, and lifelong learning. Truman State University’s 16 NCAA Division II athletic teams and broad range of student organizations create meaningful points of connection for alumni, donors, and students through Bulldog athletics, professional clubs, service organizations, fraternity and sorority life, intramurals, study abroad, student government, and other campus experiences.

University Advancement plays a vital role in supporting Truman State by building meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the University. Working in partnership with the Truman State University Foundation, the division raises approximately $3 million annually to support scholarships, academic programs, student experiences, faculty excellence, capital priorities, and other strategic initiatives. The division is committed to fostering a culture of philanthropy that connects individual passions with institutional priorities and drives lasting impact. The Associate Vice President will join a collaborative team focused on growing major gift activity, strengthening alumni and donor engagement, and advancing a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the University.

Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin June 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 orhrstaff@truman.edu.