Vice President Community Impact - 528571

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ February 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Vice President Community Impact. This executive leads the design and implementation of an enterprise-wide strategy for external partnerships and community engagement, collaborating with academic and administrative leaders to advance high-impact relationships that enhance the university's reputation locally, statewide, and nationally.

Highlights

Lead development and execution of an evidence-based community engagement strategy.
Collaborate with university and state leaders to expand the university's impact and philanthropic support.
Advise the President, Senior VP for Partnerships and Strategy, and executive team on external partnerships and outreach.
Partner with financial and HR leadership to align resources and talent with long-term strategy.
Strong management experience and deep understanding of higher education policy and administration required.
Need significant knowledge of Alabama's education, workforce, and economic landscape.
Master’s degree required; terminal degree preferred.
Minimum thirteen years of progressive experience in higher education or public sector community engagement.
Preferred experience leading external-facing or community engagement functions and applying strategic metrics.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills essential.