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The VP will bring disciplined strategy, knowledge and demonstrated application of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, market insight, and compelling storytelling to move beyond transactional recruitment toward a student lifecycle approach that supports access, formation, and long-term institutional vitality. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all members of that community to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service.

St. Ambrose University invites nominations and applications for a bold, mission-driven Vice President for Strategic Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications. This is a rare opportunity for an innovative enrollment and brand leader to shape the future of two Catholic universities (St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy) in strategic combination and to help build the enrollment engine for an evolving network of colleges in Catholic higher education.The OpportunityThe Vice President will serve as the senior executive responsible for an integrated, enterprise-wide strategy that grows enrollment, strengthens reputation, and advances mission impact across both campuses. Reporting to the President and CEO and serving on the President's Cabinet, the VP will unify enrollment management, marketing, brand stewardship, and communications while honoring the distinct Catholic identities, charisms, and histories of each institution.This role is designed for a leader who thrives in complexity and change. As SAU and MMU continue the work of alignment across programs, systems, and services, the Vice President will lead the enrollment strategy for a combined and increasingly integrated university. The VP will bring disciplined strategy, knowledge and demonstrated application of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, market insight, and compelling storytelling to move beyond transactional recruitment toward a student lifecycle approach that supports access, formation, and long-term institutional vitality.What We Are Looking ForWe are seeking a strategic and relational executive with capacity to do the following:<ul><li>Set a bold vision and deliver measurable enrollment growth</li><li>Translate market intelligence into clear priorities and decisive action</li><li>Build an integrated, high-performing team in enrollment and marketing across two campuses</li><li>Strengthen brand clarity and effectiveness across the recruitment cycle</li><li>Communicate with credibility, creativity, and mission-grounded purpose</li><li>Navigate the opportunities and tensions of an evolving network model</li><li>Integrate emerging technologies into the recruitment and marketing processes of the combined university.</li></ul>Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Strategic Enrollment Leadership<ul><li>Lead undergraduate, graduate, adult, online, and emerging enrollment pathways across both universities</li><li>Design and execute multi-year strategies aligned with mission, academic priorities, workforce needs, and financial sustainability</li><li>Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle including recruitment, yield, deposits, and enrollment</li><li>Partner with academic leadership, athletics, student life, and finance to align program mix, modality, pricing, and capacity with market demand and institutional values</li><li>Use analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning to guide decisions and resource allocation</li><li>Manage key vendor and partner relationships supporting enrollment, marketing, and communications</li></ul>Marketing, Brand, and Mission Stewardship<ul><li>Serve as chief steward of both institutional brands, ensuring clarity, consistency, and appropriate differentiation grounded in Catholic mission and campus experience</li><li>Develop a compelling enterprise narrative that highlights student outcomes, academic excellence, service, faith formation, and community impact</li><li>Ensure enrollment messaging is cohesive and persuasive across channels and throughout the recruitment journey</li><li>Oversee the marketing strategy (including the website, video, digital strategy, print media, and other communications) for the combined university.</li><li>Translate the Catholic intellectual tradition into accessible messaging that resonates with contemporary students and families, including those of other faith traditions or none</li></ul>Communications and Change Leadership<ul><li>Provide strategic oversight for internal and external communications, including presidential communications, media relations, and crisis communications</li><li>Ensure transparent, consistent, values-based communication during integration and organizational change</li><li>Partner with mission leadership to ensure Catholic identity and founding charisms are expressed with integrity</li></ul>Market Intelligence and Innovation<ul><li>Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and risks</li><li>Support innovation in program development, delivery models, and recruitment approaches that expand access while sustaining quality and mission integrity</li></ul>Leadership and Collaboration<ul><li>Build, lead, and mentor high-performing enrollment, marketing, and communications teams across both campuses</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, hospitality, accountability, and shared purpose</li><li>Collaborate with Advancement to align institutional storytelling and campaign-related marketing</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and Cabinet on enrollment strategy, reputation, and mission-aligned growth</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Significant senior leadership experience in enrollment, marketing, communications, or related fields; master's degree or higher preferred</li><li>Demonstrated success leading integrated enrollment and marketing strategies, ideally in complex or multi-unit environments</li><li>Strong data literacy and ability to translate analytics into strategic decisions Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills</li><li>Demonstrated appreciation for Catholic higher education and the Catholic intellectual tradition</li></ul>Why This Role MattersThis position sits at the center of the universities' future. The Vice President will help unify how SAU and MMU recruit, communicate, and compete in a fast-changing market while remaining anchored in a Catholic mission that forms students for lives of purpose. The right leader will bring courage, creativity, and operational discipline to build an enrollment and brand strategy strong enough for the next chapter and flexible enough for what comes next.Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Retirement savings plan with employer match</li><li>Tuition remission benefits</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li><li>A supportive and collaborative work environment</li><li>Access to campus amenities, cultural events, and recreational facilities</li></ul>St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all members of that community to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service. St. Ambrose is an equal opportunity employer.To ApplyInterested individuals should apply online at <a href="https://stambroseuniv.applicantlist.com/" rel="nofollow">https://Stambroseuniv.applicantlist.com</a> by submitting a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references. See <a href="http://www.sau.edu/" rel="nofollow">www.sau.edu</a> for further information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. EOE

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Oversee UWQC’s signature community engagement initiatives, including Read United and Day of Caring, with a focus on delivering consistent, relationship-building experiences that strengthen corporate partnerships rather than simply executing events. This role is responsible for using volunteerism as a powerful entry point to build deeper, lasting partnerships with companies — moving them along a continuum from volunteer projects to sustained investment in our community’s most pressing challenges.

<h2>Join our team as a Volunteer Engagement Manager!</h2>United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) is a social change organization that brings the community together to create access and opportunity for everyone in the Quad Cities to succeed. We unite corporations, foundations, individuals, nonprofits, school districts, and community partners to achieve measurable outcomes and transformational change across education, financial security, and health.UWQC is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven professional to lead and grow our corporate engagement function across the Quad Cities. This role is responsible for using volunteerism as a powerful entry point to build deeper, lasting partnerships with companies — moving them along a continuum from volunteer projects to sustained investment in our community’s most pressing challenges.The Volunteer Engagement Manager is the architect of the corporate partner experience at UWQC — proactively building a pipeline of opportunities, shaping high-quality engagements, and owning the end-to-end experience for business partners. Rather than simply responding to inbound requests, this role actively cultivates relationships that create a pathway from volunteer participation to deeper engagement to philanthropic investment.This role is responsible for making it easy and compelling for companies to connect their employees to meaningful, well-organized volunteer opportunities that support community needs.This position also builds and manages strong relationships with nonprofit partners to develop a year-round portfolio of repeatable, high-quality volunteer experiences that align with corporate social responsibility priorities. Success in this role requires a strategic mindset, outstanding relationship management, and a commitment to excellence that reflects well on both UWQC and its corporate partners.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSCorporate Engagement Strategy<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Serve as the lead architect of UWQC’s corporate engagement function, using volunteerism as a strategic entry point to build and deepen corporate partnerships.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Proactively build and manage a pipeline of corporate partner opportunities — identifying, cultivating, and deepening relationships.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Deliver a concierge-level experience by making volunteer engagement easy, organized, and impactful. </li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Own the corporate partner experience end-to-end — from initial engagement through execution and follow-up — ensuring every interaction reflects UWQC’s values and reinforces the partnership.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Develop deep knowledge of each corporate partner’s CSR goals, employee engagement priorities, and philanthropic interests — using that insight to guide partners from volunteer projects toward deeper community investment.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Design and manage a year-round portfolio of repeatable, high-quality volunteer experiences that can be scaled and tailored to corporate partner needs.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Partner closely with the Resource Development team to align volunteer engagement with broader corporate partnership strategies and support the pathway from engagement to philanthropic investment.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Track participation, outcomes, and partner engagement to strengthen retention and growth.</li></ul>Nonprofit Partner Engagement<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit partners to identify volunteer needs and opportunities.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Proactively source, assess, and curate volunteer projects that are meaningful, well-organized, and scalable.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Develop a consistent “menu” of volunteer opportunities that can be easily activated by corporate partners.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Ensure volunteer opportunities are aligned with UWQC priorities and address community needs.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Support nonprofit partners in preparing for successful volunteer engagement through clear planning and communication.</li></ul>Volunteer Experience Design & Delivery<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Leverage UWQC’s volunteer engagement technology platform to streamline the partner experience and generate data that informs ongoing improvement and relationship development.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Oversee UWQC’s signature community engagement initiatives, including Read United and Day of Caring, with a focus on delivering consistent, relationship-building experiences that strengthen corporate partnerships rather than simply executing events.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Manage volunteer project logistics from planning through execution and follow-up, ensuring that operational details never detract from the partner relationship or the quality of the experience.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Ensure volunteer experiences are well-organized, engaging, and mission-aligned.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Continuously evaluate and improve volunteer experiences to ensure they are scalable, repeatable, and consistently excellent for both corporate partners and nonprofit hosts.</li></ul>Communications & Partner Experience<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to promote volunteer opportunities and engagement campaigns.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Develop clear and compelling communications for corporate partners, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Create recognition and stewardship strategies that celebrate volunteer impact and strengthen partner relationships.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Ensure consistent communication and strong customer service across all volunteer touchpoints.</li></ul>Data, Reporting & Operations<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Track volunteer participation, engagement, and impact across all programs and events.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Maintain accurate volunteer and partner records in relevant systems.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Develop reports and dashboards that demonstrate return on investment for volunteer outcomes and corporate impact.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Use data and feedback to improve volunteer experiences and inform future planning.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Manage budgets related to volunteer programs and events.</li></ul>EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEEducation/Training:<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, event management, public relations, communications or a related field preferred.</li><li>2–4 years of experience in volunteer engagement, corporate engagement, event management, nonprofit partnerships, or related work.</li><li>Experience managing projects, partnerships, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Skills & Competencies<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Strong relationship management and customer service skills.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Ability to deliver a high-touch, responsive experience to corporate and nonprofit partners.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Excellent project management and organizational skills.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and volunteer or CRM platforms.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.</li></ul>Why United Way Quad Cities?You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that believes in doing good - and doing it well. At United Way Quad Cities, we bring partners and resources together to improve education, financial security and health - so more people can learn, earn and live well. Together, we’re removing barriers and expanding opportunity so everyone in our region has the chance to thrive.We are a results-focused organization that values creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our work is grounded in data, strengthened by relationships, and powered by people who are passionate about making a difference. Team members are encouraged to bring ideas forward, collaborate across departments, and take ownership of their work while seeing the real-world impact of their efforts. #hc238279

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Plans, schedules and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents, including Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow.

About Arvum Senior LivingArvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 different states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest region. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow.As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Arvum, your purpose and your growth are important to us. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every Team Member can build a rewarding and enriching career.POSITION SUMMARYDevelops and oversees Celebrations activities planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth for Assisted Living.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.<ul><li>Plans, schedules and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents, including Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.</li><li>Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.</li><li>Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.</li><li>Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.</li><li>Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.</li><li>Assures new residents are acclimated and family communications are timely.</li><li>Prepares and Manages to Celebrations Operating Budget.</li><li>Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.</li><li>Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident quality assurance assessments, participation and satisfaction.</li><li>May supervise additional Celebrations staff in the assisted living community.</li><li>Participates in community in-services.</li><li>Demonstrates competence in Federal, State and Local regulations assisted living as applicable; ensures compliance.</li><li>Develops, facilitates and analyzes resident surveys to determine ongoing activities are in place that meet the resident interests.</li><li>Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group activities.</li><li>Develops and facilitates daily displays of activities on bulletin boards and/or kiosks in lobbies, elevators, dining rooms and other resident and team member communication centers.</li><li>Maintains a robust public relations program in support of the activities programming and community relations.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirectly supervises employees in the Celebrations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Educational Requirements and Experience:<ul><li>Associate degree in Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education or related preferred.</li><li>Three to five years related experience.</li><li>Two years supervisory/management experience.</li></ul>ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY<ul><li>Works primarily indoors in a climate controlled setting</li><li>Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual</li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance. The Team Member must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60-70 pounds. Must be able to conduct full exercise program that consists of low impact aerobics in and outside the water. These exercises include bending, twisting, repetitive movement of arms, legs and torso, which significantly increase heart rate and test endurance. Must be able to be on his/her feet 2-6 hours a day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.Benefits:In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.  Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.   Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.Thank you for your interest in Arvum Senior Living careers.  If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly. No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you. EOE D/V

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