Washington University in St. Louis is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University is counted among the world’s leaders in teaching and research, and it draws students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Students and faculty come from more than 100 countries around the world.
The University offers more than 250 programs and 5,500 courses leading to associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs.
The Opportunity
WashU is seeking its next Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and Constituent Engagement to lead and elevate a modern, integrated engagement strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and serving as an essential member of the Senior Leadership Team, the AVC will guide a talented team of approximately 30 professionals while shaping the future of alumni and constituent engagement across the University. This leader will strengthen alumni affinity, volunteer leadership, and philanthropic pipeline development through innovative, data-informed programs that foster lifelong relationships with alumni, parents, and friends.
The opportunity arrives during the ambitious With You: The WashU Campaign, a university-wide effort designed to create a more promising future through healthier lives, greater educational access, flourishing communities, and future-ready leadership development. In close partnership with Advancement colleagues, deans, faculty, and volunteers, the AVC will help translate these institutional aspirations into meaningful constituent experiences that strengthen loyalty and inspire philanthropic investment.
The role offers the chance to shape engagement strategy at one of higher education’s most respected institutions while contributing directly to long-term campaign success and institutional impact.
