professional who enjoys bringing people together, managing complex priorities, and ensuring important relationships are thoughtfully stewarded and supported.

JOB TITLE: Director of
Board & Presidential Relations

REPORTS TO: Vice President and Chief Development Officer

EXPECTED SALARY RANGE:
$90,000 - $110,000; plus the UVM Foundation's progressive benefits package which includes: a comprehensive health plan; dental, vision, and
life insurance, a robust paid time off package; a 403(b) plan with immediate vesting and contributions; and tuition remission.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 15, 2026, or a negotiated date agreed upon by both parties

FTE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Burlington, Vermont

JOB-TYPE/HOURS: On-site. This position will require occasional work outside of
standard business days and hours. Occasional travel may be required.

Position Summary

The Director of
Board & Presidential Relations is a senior strategic partner within the University of Vermont Foundation, reporting to the Vice President &
Chief Development Officer and working in close partnership with the Foundation President & CEO. The Director serves as the primary staff
liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors and Foundation Leadership Council (FLC).

The Director is responsible for strengthening
the effectiveness, engagement, and philanthropic leadership of the Foundation's most senior volunteers. Working closely with the President &
CEO, Board officers and committee chairs, Foundation colleagues, and University leadership, the Director ensures that Board and FLC members
are meaningfully engaged in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the University of Vermont Foundation in its service to the
University of Vermont.

The Director also serves as the Foundation's primary coordinator for advancement-related engagement involving
the President of the University, helping ensure that the President's time with donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers is strategic,
well-prepared, and supported by thoughtful follow-up.

This position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, relationship-building
skills, and the ability to operate effectively at the intersection of governance, philanthropy, institutional leadership, and volunteer
engagement.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

The successful Director of Board & Presidential Relations will combine
strategic judgment with outstanding execution. They will be a trusted partner to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer and a close
strategic partner to the Foundation President & CEO, a valued resource to Board and volunteer leaders, and a highly collaborative colleague
across the Foundation and University.

They will understand that exceptional board relations is not simply about running excellent
meetings. It is about creating the conditions for talented and committed volunteers to contribute their leadership, relationships, advocacy,
and philanthropy in ways that meaningfully advance the University of Vermont.

The Director will be an exceptional collaborator, able
to build strong partnerships across Development, Alumni Relations, Advancement Services, Finance, Communications, and other Foundation
functions to ensure coordinated engagement of the Foundation's most important volunteers and stakeholders.

Additionally, they will
develop strong working relationships with key University partners whose work intersects with Board, volunteer, donor, and presidential
engagement, including but not limited to: UVM Board of Trustees administrators and those coordinating larger-scale Presidential Events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Board Governance, Strategy, and Engagement (40%)

• Serve as the
  primary staff liaison to the UVM Foundation Board of Directors, working closely with the Foundation President & CEO, Board Chair, officers,
  committee chairs, and senior leadership.
• Develop and manage an annual framework for Board and committee activity that aligns
  governance responsibilities, strategic priorities, philanthropic engagement, and the work of the Foundation.
• Lead the planning and
  execution of Board meetings, committee meetings, retreats, orientations, and other Board-related activities, ensuring that agendas and
  materials support substantive discussion and effective decision-making.
• Partner with Board leadership and Foundation colleagues to
  strengthen governance practices, Board effectiveness, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Oversee Board onboarding,
  orientation, continuing education, communications, and ongoing engagement.
• Maintain appropriate Board and governance records and
  coordinate with Foundation leadership and legal counsel on governance matters as needed.
• Provide strategic and staff support to
  Board committees and special initiatives as assigned.

Presidential Advancement Engagement (35%)

• Serve as the Foundation's primary liaison to the University's Office of the President for donor, prospect, alumni, and volunteer
  engagement.
• Coordinate and prioritize requests for the University President's participation in advancement activities, ensuring that
  presidential engagement is strategic and aligned with institutional and philanthropic priorities.
• Partner with development officers
  and Foundation leadership to develop clear objectives and strategies for presidential meetings, events, travel, and other interactions with
  donors, prospects, and volunteers.
• Ensure that the President is thoroughly briefed and prepared for advancement-related engagements,
  with concise background, context, objectives, and recommended approaches.
• Coordinate with development officers and Foundation
  leadership to ensure timely and thoughtful follow-up after presidential engagements, including correspondence, next steps, and relationship
  strategies.
• Collaborate with Foundation and University colleagues to leverage major institutional moments-including lectures,
  performances, athletic events, Commencement, Reunion and Homecoming, and other signature events-for meaningful donor and volunteer
  engagement.

Volunteer Leadership and Philanthropic Engagement (20%)

• Work closely with
  development officers and other Foundation colleagues to create thoughtful engagement strategies for individual Board and FLC members based
  on their interests, relationships, expertise, and philanthropic potential.
• Help foster a culture in which Board and FLC members are
  active philanthropic leaders, ambassadors, connectors, and advocates for UVM.
• Partner with Foundation leadership to identify and
  cultivate the next generation of volunteer leaders and develop a strong pipeline for future Board service.
• Build trusted
  relationships with senior volunteers and provide highly responsive, individualized support throughout their service.

Other
Duties as Identified or Assigned (5%)

• Lead or coordinate strategic projects and initiatives at the request of, or in
  collaboration with, the President & CEO, Board leadership, or the VP & Chief Development Officer.

MINIMUM SKILLS &
ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with senior leaders, donors, volunteers, board
  members, or other high-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and political
  acumen.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into clear and
  concise materials for senior leaders.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
  high-priority initiatives simultaneously and execute with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to think strategically while
  maintaining exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and demonstrated ability to
  work effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to navigate sensitive or complex situations with diplomacy,
  professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; able to apply these principles meaningfully in
  daily work and strategic processes.
• Commitment to the mission of higher education and to the role of philanthropy and volunteer
  leadership in advancing institutional priorities.
• Ability and willingness to travel and to participate periodically in evening and
  weekend activities; a valid driver's license is required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree
  and at least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in advancement, board or volunteer relations, executive
  engagement, higher education, nonprofit leadership, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education
  advancement, philanthropy, board relations, executive engagement, or volunteer leadership.
• Experience working directly with
  governing boards, foundation boards, university trustees, or other senior volunteer leadership groups.
• Experience developing
  strategies that deepen donor or volunteer engagement and lead to increased philanthropic investment.
• Experience supporting a
  president, CEO, dean, or other senior executive in donor and stakeholder engagement.

Familiarity with nonprofit governance and
the principles and practices of higher education advancement.

professional who enjoys bringing people together, managing complex priorities, and ensuring important relationships are thoughtfully stewarded and supported.

JOB TITLE: Director of
Board & Presidential Relations

REPORTS TO: Vice President and Chief Development Officer

EXPECTED SALARY RANGE:
$90,000 - $110,000; plus the UVM Foundation's progressive benefits package which includes: a comprehensive health plan; dental, vision, and
life insurance, a robust paid time off package; a 403(b) plan with immediate vesting and contributions; and tuition remission.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 15, 2026, or a negotiated date agreed upon by both parties

FTE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Burlington, Vermont

JOB-TYPE/HOURS: On-site. This position will require occasional work outside of
standard business days and hours. Occasional travel may be required.

Position Summary

The Director of
Board & Presidential Relations is a senior strategic partner within the University of Vermont Foundation, reporting to the Vice President &
Chief Development Officer and working in close partnership with the Foundation President & CEO. The Director serves as the primary staff
liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors and Foundation Leadership Council (FLC).

The Director is responsible for strengthening
the effectiveness, engagement, and philanthropic leadership of the Foundation's most senior volunteers. Working closely with the President &
CEO, Board officers and committee chairs, Foundation colleagues, and University leadership, the Director ensures that Board and FLC members
are meaningfully engaged in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the University of Vermont Foundation in its service to the
University of Vermont.

The Director also serves as the Foundation's primary coordinator for advancement-related engagement involving
the President of the University, helping ensure that the President's time with donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers is strategic,
well-prepared, and supported by thoughtful follow-up.

This position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, relationship-building
skills, and the ability to operate effectively at the intersection of governance, philanthropy, institutional leadership, and volunteer
engagement.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

The successful Director of Board & Presidential Relations will combine
strategic judgment with outstanding execution. They will be a trusted partner to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer and a close
strategic partner to the Foundation President & CEO, a valued resource to Board and volunteer leaders, and a highly collaborative colleague
across the Foundation and University.

They will understand that exceptional board relations is not simply about running excellent
meetings. It is about creating the conditions for talented and committed volunteers to contribute their leadership, relationships, advocacy,
and philanthropy in ways that meaningfully advance the University of Vermont.

The Director will be an exceptional collaborator, able
to build strong partnerships across Development, Alumni Relations, Advancement Services, Finance, Communications, and other Foundation
functions to ensure coordinated engagement of the Foundation's most important volunteers and stakeholders.

Additionally, they will
develop strong working relationships with key University partners whose work intersects with Board, volunteer, donor, and presidential
engagement, including but not limited to: UVM Board of Trustees administrators and those coordinating larger-scale Presidential Events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Board Governance, Strategy, and Engagement (40%)

• Serve as the
  primary staff liaison to the UVM Foundation Board of Directors, working closely with the Foundation President & CEO, Board Chair, officers,
  committee chairs, and senior leadership.
• Develop and manage an annual framework for Board and committee activity that aligns
  governance responsibilities, strategic priorities, philanthropic engagement, and the work of the Foundation.
• Lead the planning and
  execution of Board meetings, committee meetings, retreats, orientations, and other Board-related activities, ensuring that agendas and
  materials support substantive discussion and effective decision-making.
• Partner with Board leadership and Foundation colleagues to
  strengthen governance practices, Board effectiveness, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Oversee Board onboarding,
  orientation, continuing education, communications, and ongoing engagement.
• Maintain appropriate Board and governance records and
  coordinate with Foundation leadership and legal counsel on governance matters as needed.
• Provide strategic and staff support to
  Board committees and special initiatives as assigned.

Presidential Advancement Engagement (35%)

• Serve as the Foundation's primary liaison to the University's Office of the President for donor, prospect, alumni, and volunteer
  engagement.
• Coordinate and prioritize requests for the University President's participation in advancement activities, ensuring that
  presidential engagement is strategic and aligned with institutional and philanthropic priorities.
• Partner with development officers
  and Foundation leadership to develop clear objectives and strategies for presidential meetings, events, travel, and other interactions with
  donors, prospects, and volunteers.
• Ensure that the President is thoroughly briefed and prepared for advancement-related engagements,
  with concise background, context, objectives, and recommended approaches.
• Coordinate with development officers and Foundation
  leadership to ensure timely and thoughtful follow-up after presidential engagements, including correspondence, next steps, and relationship
  strategies.
• Collaborate with Foundation and University colleagues to leverage major institutional moments-including lectures,
  performances, athletic events, Commencement, Reunion and Homecoming, and other signature events-for meaningful donor and volunteer
  engagement.

Volunteer Leadership and Philanthropic Engagement (20%)

• Work closely with
  development officers and other Foundation colleagues to create thoughtful engagement strategies for individual Board and FLC members based
  on their interests, relationships, expertise, and philanthropic potential.
• Help foster a culture in which Board and FLC members are
  active philanthropic leaders, ambassadors, connectors, and advocates for UVM.
• Partner with Foundation leadership to identify and
  cultivate the next generation of volunteer leaders and develop a strong pipeline for future Board service.
• Build trusted
  relationships with senior volunteers and provide highly responsive, individualized support throughout their service.

Other
Duties as Identified or Assigned (5%)

• Lead or coordinate strategic projects and initiatives at the request of, or in
  collaboration with, the President & CEO, Board leadership, or the VP & Chief Development Officer.

MINIMUM SKILLS &
ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with senior leaders, donors, volunteers, board
  members, or other high-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and political
  acumen.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information into clear and
  concise materials for senior leaders.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
  high-priority initiatives simultaneously and execute with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to think strategically while
  maintaining exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and demonstrated ability to
  work effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to navigate sensitive or complex situations with diplomacy,
  professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; able to apply these principles meaningfully in
  daily work and strategic processes.
• Commitment to the mission of higher education and to the role of philanthropy and volunteer
  leadership in advancing institutional priorities.
• Ability and willingness to travel and to participate periodically in evening and
  weekend activities; a valid driver's license is required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree
  and at least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in advancement, board or volunteer relations, executive
  engagement, higher education, nonprofit leadership, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education
  advancement, philanthropy, board relations, executive engagement, or volunteer leadership.
• Experience working directly with
  governing boards, foundation boards, university trustees, or other senior volunteer leadership groups.
• Experience developing
  strategies that deepen donor or volunteer engagement and lead to increased philanthropic investment.
• Experience supporting a
  president, CEO, dean, or other senior executive in donor and stakeholder engagement.

Familiarity with nonprofit governance and
the principles and practices of higher education advancement.