The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) invite inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Vice President of Institutional Advancement (VPIA). Located in St. Joseph, Minnesota and Collegeville, Minnesota, respectively, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Catholic and Benedictine liberal arts colleges founded and enriched by Saint Benedict's Monastery and Saint John's Abbey. In 2021, the groundbreaking Strong Integration governance model brought both institutions under unified leadership for the first time, and CSB+SJU operate with a single president, an integrated leadership team, and unified administrative functions while maintaining two distinct governing boards. Together, CSB+SJU enroll approximately 2,895 undergraduate and 201 graduate students and employ 228 faculty members. The inaugural joint VPIA is expected to take office on July 1, 2026.

Reporting directly to CSB+SJU President Brian Bruess and serving as a member of the CSB+SJU Leadership Team, the VPIA will provide strategic oversight of all advancement functions, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations and partnerships, grants, and donor and alumnae and alumni relations. Embodying the Benedictine charism of care, community, and stewardship, the VPIA will play a central role in cultivating trust with alums, strengthening relationships, and securing transformational philanthropy to advance CSB+SJU's missions, visions, and values. With the integration of advancement functions across both campuses, the VPIA will lead a period of organization and cultural transformation. The ideal candidate will foster authentic relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners and will be a strategic integrator, able to bridge constituencies, diversify the donor base, and cultivate inclusive philanthropic engagement. The expected salary range for this position is $225k-$250k.

The search for CSB+SJU's VPIA is being assisted by Maya Ranchod Kirkhope Academic Search. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to CSBSJUVPIA@academicsearch.org. Though applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled, only those materials received by January 29, 2026 are assured full consideration. For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and application process, please review the search profile, available for download on the Academic Search website . Additional information about the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University is available at https://www.csbsju.edu/.

Candidates requiring disability accommodations during the search process should contact CSBSJUVPIA@academicsearch.org

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are proud members of the Council of Independent Colleges and are committed to the principles of shared governance, academic freedom, and the liberal arts tradition. Both institutions hold deep respect for the natural environment and demonstrate this commitment through sustainable practices across their campuses and in their academic programs.





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About College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative ed...ucation of their students. With a total enrollment of approximately 3600 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

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