Position Overview

The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies encompasses teaching, outreach, and research, thus supporting the tripartite mission of Auburn University. Its work focuses on philanthropy, wealth management, mentoring and nonprofit studies, serving a variety of students and other audiences in a real and virtual community. The Cary Center supports teaching and learning in the College of Human Sciences academic programs which focus on the art and science of philanthropy as applied to the nonprofit sector. The center provides mentoring for students, professionals, and communities in the areas of economic sustainability and philanthropy. The Cary Center includes three divisions: Community and Collegiate, Youth, and Adult, which includes the flagship program, The Women’s Philanthropy Board and the men’s auxiliary group, the Phils.

Job Summary

The Executive Director of the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies and Women’s Philanthropy Board will have responsibility and oversight for the fiscal, human resources, external relations, public relations, fundraising/grantsmanship, educational, research, and programmatic (outreach) functions. This role drives fundraising to support programming and create new opportunities. This role is integral to advancing the mission of the College of Human Sciences through programming and initiatives of the Cary Center. This role will also include teaching responsibilities and may carry an assistant/associate clinical professor title. This a twelve-month nontenure track position. The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment.