Senior Associate Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer
Job Title
Senior Associate Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer
Department
University Advancement
Worker Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salary
Position Salary Minimum
$225,000
Position Salary Maximum
$300,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Screening Date
2026-09-10
Job Description Summary
Miami University invites applications for the Senior Associate Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer. Reporting to Scott Barrett, Vice President for University Advancement and President of the Miami University Foundation, the SAVP/CDO will serve as the chief development officer for both the university and the Foundation and will lead a 52-person Development organization.
This is a consequential moment for Miami. The university is entering the final year of its historic $1 billion campaign while identifying the priorities and fundraising model that will sustain philanthropic growth in the years ahead. The next SAVP/CDO will help close the campaign with strength while building the strategy, talent, pipeline, and organizational structure needed for Miami’s next chapter.
The role carries broad authority across Development, including responsibility for fundraising strategy, talent, performance, resource allocation, and partnerships with Miami’s deans and academic leaders. The SAVP/CDO will also hold significant leadership responsibilities within the Miami University Foundation.
Miami is seeking an experienced fundraiser and people leader who can deliver near-term campaign results while designing what comes next. The strongest candidate will bring strategic judgment, a record of significant gift success, and a commitment to building a culture where accountability, collaboration, and professional growth reinforce one another.
Job Description
Role at a Glance
Reports to
Scott Barrett, Vice President for University Advancement and President of the Miami University Foundation
Foundation role
Chief Development Officer of the Miami University Foundation; Foundation officer; staff liaison to the Foundation Board’s Development Committee
Development portfolio
Academic and unit fundraising, intercollegiate athletics, Gift Planning, Foundation Relations, Parent and Family Giving, and the National Team
Team
52 Development staff
Campaign
For love. For honor. For those who will. | $848.8 million raised toward $1 billion as of June 30, 2026 | campaign concludes June 30, 2027
Location and travel
Based in Oxford, Ohio; eligible for hybrid work; regular travel; occasional evenings and weekends
Compensation
$225,000-$300,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications; relocation assistance available
Leadership Priorities
The SAVP/CDO will join Miami at a point of momentum and transition and will be expected to provide clarity, steady leadership, and disciplined execution across the...