"Vice President of University Advancement"

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a leading institution advancing the fields of the built environment, engineering, and applied technology. With deep expertise in architecture, design, and construction, along with strengths in engineering, computing, emerging technologies, and management, Wentworth offers interdisciplinary, experiential education that prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving world. Through immersive learning and strong industry partnerships, the university delivers a high return on investment while empowering graduates to drive innovation and create meaningful societal impact today and into the future.

Founded in 1904 to “furnish education in the mechanical arts,” Wentworth has grown into one of the nation’s premier STEM and design universities. Nearly 3,900 undergraduate students and nearly 250 graduate students now pursue degrees across five schools:

• Architecture and Design
• Computing and Data Science
• Engineering
• Management
• Sciences and Humanities

Wentworth’s academic pathways are designed for flexibility, ranging from accelerated three-year degrees to 3+1 and 4+1 bachelor’s/master’s programs, as well as part-time, hybrid, and online study.

The hallmark of a Wentworth education is its cooperative education program, one of the most comprehensive in the country. Every undergraduate completes two co-op semesters, applying classroom knowledge to real-world settings and building professional networks before graduation. This model produces exceptional results: 91 percent of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months, 97 percent work in their field or major, and the median starting salary is more than $72,000. 37 percent of the Class of 2023 were hired directly by their co-op employers.

Executive Leadership

Mark A. Thompson, Ph.D. became the fifth president of Wentworth Institute of Technology on June 1, 2019.

The Role

Wentworth is seeking a new Vice President for University Advancement to lead the development of a comprehensive campaign, provide robust leadership, secure major gifts, and oversee the annual fund as well as build out a planned giving program. The VP will report directly to Wentworth’s President.

Specific duties and responsibilities of the VP include:

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Deliver significant impact to Wentworth by building, driving, and stewarding the university’s first ever comprehensive campaign.
• Achieve an annual fundraising goal to support strategic initiatives and priorities.
• Secure significant philanthropic commitments in the six, seven, and eight figure levels. Align philanthropic investments with high-impact institutional and research opportunities.

Advancement Team Leadership

• Establish meaningful and measurable team and individual performance goals that underpin strategic objectives.

Location and Compensation

Please note that the VP of Advancement is an onsite role. The expected salary range for this position is between $325,000 - $350,000 annually which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

Candidate Profile

Wentworth seeks an exceptional, results-oriented VP of University Advancement to build on the momentum of the organization’s current base of supporters to take the fundraising program to new levels of success.

Please be advised all nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest in this position must be sent to WITVPAdvancement@russellreynolds.com