Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations

Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo is a leading English-language, U.S.-accredited institution of higher education. A crossroads for the worlds cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument and spirited debate, AUC is at the center of the intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Its diverse community of students, faculty, alumni, trustees and generous supporters represents more than 60 countries.

AUCs vision is to be a world-class University internationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in teaching, research, creative expression and service. Its mission is to build on existing strengths to become the leading university in the Middle East and the destination of choice for students and faculty members from around the world seeking in-depth cultural exposure combined with outstanding academic programs, cutting-edge research, as well as an ethically engaged, diverse community of scholars.

Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations leads the design, execution, and evaluation of university-wide strategies related to advancement, development, fundraising, and alumni relations.

Advancement at AUC serves as a core engagement hub, fostering collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to promote understanding of the Universitys mission and support its strategic priorities. The division develops and implements programs that create local and global engagement opportunities for students, alumni, staff, faculty, donors, employers, organizations, and trustees, with the aim of enhancing donor relations, philanthropic support, and alumni engagement.

Based in Cairo, Egypt, the Vice Presidents primary responsibilities include cultivating a culture of philanthropy that energizes all University stakeholders; providing guidance and operational support to academic and administrative leadership on fundraising and alumni engagement; and advising the President and Board of Trustees on efforts to elevate AUCs reputation and influence in Egypt, the MENA region, and globally. The role carries significant managerial responsibility for fundraising and alumni relations, overseeing a team of more than 25 staff members based in Egypt and North America, and includes direct responsibility for cultivating a select portfolio of top donors and prospects.

Enquiries can be made, in confidence, to nderry@wittkieffer.com or eyeckley@wittkieffer.com at Witt Kieffer.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically to gdrummond@wittkieffer.com

Applications close at 5 pm on Friday, 3^rd October 2025.

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