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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Selected by Saginaw Valley State University for Founding Vice President of Development Search

(March 2024, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the Founding Vice President of Development at Saginaw Valley State University. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

This is an incredible opportunity to join Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in this founding role as the next Vice President of Development. Serving on the executive team, the Founding VP of Development is a direct advisor and co-strategist to the President. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in higher ed or a nonprofit development role, building high-performing teams, leading fundraising campaigns and is effective in engaging with a broad range of constituents to develop relationships with prospects and donors. The success of the VP of Development will be driven by their collaborative approach and ability to implement new and innovative ideas to increase gifting and drive growth for the university. This position reports directly to the President and leads the Development Office, SVSU Foundation, Alumni Relations, and Marshall Frederick Sculpture Museum.

Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is the newest of Michigan’s 15 public colleges and universities. SVSU is a comprehensive university with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study for its more than 7,500 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU offers programs of study in its five colleges. SVSU stands out as a great place to work and has received national recognition among “Great Colleges to Work For” for eight consecutive years. There are over 1,100 staff committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students around the world.

Affordable Excellence  

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability.

As a woman owned firm focused on inclusivity, 66% of their placements are women and/or from underrepresented groups.

Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.