VICE PRESIDENT SEARCH
Regis Jesuit High School is conducting a national search for the position of Vice President of
Advancement.
About the position:
Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Advancement works closely with the President, the
the Board of Trustees, and other academic and administrative leaders to set strategic direction for the
execution of all advancement activities. This role serves as the Chief Major Gifts Officer and a key
member of Management Team. The Vice President for Advancement provides leadership and
direction to the Advancement staff responsible for the major gifts program, planned giving program,
the annual giving program, alumni relations, and advancement communications.
Regis Jesuit desires candidates for Vice President of Advancement who have:
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Experience and belief in Jesuit education philosophy.
Ten-plus years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably in a prep
school or university setting; demonstrated success in a comprehensive advancement program.
Proven management experience and administrative skills to organize, direct, motivate and
evaluate other professionals, support staff and volunteers.
A demonstrated track record of success in institutional advancement.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide
range of donors and build long-term relationships.
A commitment to self-reflection, continuous improvement, and openness to regularly discern
with the Board of Trustees.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should complete the online application by October 19, 2016, using the following
link: http://regisjesuit.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2itd366db46. This link also includes the
detailed job description.
Regis Jesuit High School is an equal opportunity employer.
Regis Jesuit High School, a Catholic educational community, affirms the uniqueness and dignity of individuals,
inspires the pursuit of excellence, fosters faith and a commitment to service and justice, and strives to develop a
connection to the world community.
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Regis Jesuit High School: Then and Now
Regis Jesuit High School traces its origins to Las Vegas College and
was founded in 1877 in Las Vegas, New Mexico by Jesuits from Naples,
Italy. In 1884, the Jesuits opened a second school in Morrison,
Colorado. Four years later, the Las Vegas and Morrison schools were
merged in the College of the Sacred Heart—which later became Regis
College and then Regis University—and moved to West 52nd Avenue
and Lowell Boulevard in northwest Denver.
Then: 1884 – Morrison, CO
In 1921, the high school and college were formally separated into two distinct entities. In 1979, they
became separate corporations. With the completion of a new high school building on the college campus
in 1984, Regis Jesuit High School moved out of the Regis University facilities, but soon outgrew that
building as well. On September 16, 1989, the cornerstone was laid for the new campus in Aurora,
Colorado. Classes began on the Campbell Campus the following September.
In January 1997, Regis Jesuit purchased an additional 35 acres adjacent to the Campbell Campus in
hopes of expanding the campus at some point. In 2001, the Board of Trustees, with the support of the
Archdiocese of Denver, voted to open a second division of the school. The addition would offer the
same high quality, single gender educational experience to young women as the school had offered
young men since its inception. On April 11, 2003, ground was broken for a new facility for the Boys
Division, and plans were made to renovate the existing school building for the arrival of the Girls
Division in 2004.
In the fall of 2003, the Girls Division opened at St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Church with 170
freshmen and sophomores. For the 2004-05 school year, the Girls Division moved into their refurbished
building on the Campbell Campus, while the Boys Division started classes in their new building on the
same campus.
With the addition of the Girls Division, Regis Jesuit became only the second Jesuit school in the world
to offer an all-girls education (the other is in the Philippines) and is the only co-divisional Jesuit school
in the country.
Now: Girls Division
Now: Boys Division
Regis Jesuit High School, a Catholic educational community, affirms the uniqueness and dignity of individuals,
inspires the pursuit of excellence, fosters faith and a commitment to service and justice, and strives to develop a
connection to the world community.
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More About Regis Jesuit High School
In 2014, a capital campaign of $20 million was completed. In February 2014, the Steele Center opened
between the two divisions. It was originally called the Performing Arts Center & Student Commons but
was renamed in June 2015 in honor of Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66, who served as the school’s
President from 2006-15. The new building contains a 485-seat state-of-the art theatre, music and band
classrooms, a college counseling center, as well as a student common area complete with coffee shop
and school spirit-wear store. With facilities intended for use by all students, it is both the physical and
spiritual heart of the school.
Between the two divisions, Regis Jesuit High School has approximately 1600 students, making it one of
the largest Jesuit schools in the country. Students come from 90 different Zip Codes in the surrounding
areas and from about 70 different middle schools. Because of the long history and rich traditions of
Regis Jesuit High School, alumni find their way back to help further develop Men and Women With and
For Others. At this time, of the 230 employees at Regis Jesuit High School, 30 are graduates, ranging
from the class of 1954 to the class of 2010.
Regis Jesuit offers a safe and supportive environment which encourages students to get involved.
Students can find positive peer pressure and surround themselves with people who care about them and
who will help them excel. With co-curricular activities including 28 athletic teams, more than 65 clubs,
and 13 performing arts programs, students have many opportunities for choice. Students are challenged
to grow spiritually through retreats, liturgies, faith-sharing and daily prayer. The service program
encourages students to expand and deepen their commitment to serving the poor and marginalized in the
community and through immersion trips stateside and abroad.
Regis Jesuit High School is situated in Aurora Colorado, a suburb about 20 miles southeast of
downtown Denver. Nicknamed the Mile High City, it sits exactly one mile above sea-level. Denver is
known for its 300 days of sunshine a year. With low humidity, blue skies and four seasons, it is an
outdoorsman’s paradise and is close to skiing, hiking, climbing, biking trails and rafting. The city boasts
some of the finest cultural institutions, including the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Center for
Performing Arts, and History Colorado Center which is one the top-ten must see museums in the United
States. Ten miles west of Denver is Red Rocks Amphitheatre which hosts public, private and
organizational concerts, with the first concert of the season being a non-denominational Easter Sunrise
Service. Red Rocks has a long history and tradition in Denver, even hosting The Beatles in 1964.
Denver is one of the only cities in the U.S. with teams from all four major sports. The Denver Broncos
have sold out every home game since 1970 and have some of the most loyal fans in the National
Football League. There is something for everyone in Colorado!
Regis Jesuit High School, a Catholic educational community, affirms the uniqueness and dignity of individuals,
inspires the pursuit of excellence, fosters faith and a commitment to service and justice, and strives to develop a
connection to the world community.