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Vice-President Advancement

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Vice-President Advancement

University of Technology Sydney

Sydney, Australia

This is an exciting time at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). It has been ranked as Australia’s best young university three years in a row, and is listed in the top 250 universities by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. UTS boasts an extraordinary campus in the heart of downtown Sydney with numerous award-winning buildings that enable a revolutionary approach to teaching. Opportunities to shape a university into a truly world-leading institution are few and far between, as are opportunities to make a huge and positive impact on the world. For the right candidate, the role of Vice President of Advancement offers both.

UTS is devoted to both its local and global communities. Innovation, collaboration and engagement are at the core of UTS’s range of strategic initiatives: from increasing the intensity, excellence, impact and reputation of its research and providing services for its community, to campus development plans that will strengthen its role in both education and business, to its engagement with Indigenous education and employment and its commitment to sustainability and internationalization.

The Opportunity

The University of Technology Sydney is seeking an experienced fundraising professional and leader with a track record of building relationships which transformed programs, connecting with others and driving change. The Vice-President Advancement, will lead and develop philanthropic and alumni strategies, enabling growth so UTS can achieve its teaching, research and service objectives. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Vice President will be an integral part of the senior leadership team, collaborating extensively with industry, government, alumni and other donors, and providing critical strategic and social media advice.

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About the Author:

Libby Roberts has earned the trust and admiration of executives across sectors and industries for her bold leadership, incisive judgment, and refreshing candor. A paragon of relationship-building, Libby forges strong client partnerships by deriving clear, actionable insights from open and honest dialogue. Libby’s expert guidance, rooted in a deep understanding of nonprofits, makes her an essential partner for organizations navigating the complexities of succession planning and executive recruitment.

Expertise

Libby’s proven recruiting and talent management strategies are designed to achieve the unique goals of her clients. She excels at guiding boards and leaders through the many stages of a search, collaborating with stakeholders while surfacing the core goals, priorities, and aspirations that unite an organization. For Libby, the end goal isn’t simply placing top talent in leadership roles but preparing organizations and teams to maximize the new leader’s potential long after the search has concluded.

Libby’s client list and broader community involvement reflect her extraordinary global network as well as her commitment to service. Her work has ranged across arts and culture, healthcare, higher education, and advocacy, as well as faith-based hospitals, universities, and other organizations.

Experience

With years of experience in the leadership roles for which she now recruits, Libby brings with her a deep and nuanced understanding of how organizations can engage their communities, develop teams, and recruit talented individuals who will succeed and drive missions forward.

Prior to joining Lindauer, Libby held leadership roles at many influential institutions, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dartmouth, and Harvard Law School.

Her experience in annual giving, major gifts, and fundraising campaigns allowed Libby to form a holistic picture of the interconnected components of modern advancement programs. Meanwhile, her time spent managing teams and engaging boards honed her ability to navigate complex organizational structures effectively.

Through her extensive volunteer work, Libby gives back to her community and contributes to the development of the field of philanthropy. She has served on many boards, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Boston Trinity Episcopal Church, the Nelson Rockefeller Center, and The Boston House. She brings a wealth of global experience through her travel, international education, and work with Habitat for Humanity. She maintains her connection with her alma mater, Dartmouth, where she has been deeply involved since matriculation.

Libby’s passion for effecting change, her wealth of experience, and her commitment to forging successful client partnerships make her a valued leader and an essential resource for any search, leadership, or talent management project.

Education

Libby holds a BA from Dartmouth College with a Religion major.