Vice Presidential Search — Institutional Advancement

SUNY Plattsburgh is searching for the university‘s next Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

The university has retained RPA Inc., a respected executive search firm with expertise in higher education, to assist in this search. The Search Committee includes representatives from each division, representation from both the CSEA and UUP unions and the University Council. The committee has been working collaboratively with the search firm over the past few months.

It is anticipated that the appointment will be made by the end of the fall term with a January 2027 start. Candidate CVs will be available two working days before each candidate’s visit. Candidate CVs will be removed at the end of each visit.

This section of the university website contains all relevant public information related to the search process. The entire campus community is encouraged to participate in this important recruitment effort.

Additional Information

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Leadership Profile

Campus Interview Schedule & Candidate Information

Candidate CVs will be posted 2 business days in advance of each candidate’s visit. Candidate CVs and surveys will be removed 24 hours after each visit.

Vice President Institutional Advancement Search Campus Interview Itinerary
October 19–22 and 26, 2026
Time	Event	Location
8 – 8:15 a.m.	Meet and greet with President Enyedi	Au Sable Hall, 320 Conference Room
8:15 – 8:45 a.m.	Search Committee	Au Sable Hall, 320 Conference Room
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.	President’s Cabinet	Au Sable Hall, 320 Conference Room
9:30 – 9:45 a.m.	Break
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.	Institutional Advancement Team	Au Sable Hall, 114 Hermes Conference Room
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.	Faculty Senate Executive Committee	Au Sable Hall Hermes Conference Room #114 or Zoom (by invitation only)
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.	Campus Tour with Deans
11:45 a.m.	Arrive at Yokum Hall for Public Presentation Set Up	Yokum Hall, 208 Lecture Room
Noon – 12:45 p.m.	Public Presentation	Yokum Hall, 208 Lecture Room or Participate remotely via Zoom: Candidate Zoom Meeting
12:45 – 1:20 p.m.	Lunch with Institutional Advancement Leadership	Au Sable Hall, 114 Hermes Conference Room
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.	Meet with Human Resources	Au Sable Hall, 114 Hermes Conference Room
2 – 2:30 p.m.	University Council and Alumni Association Board	Zoom (by invitation only)
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.	Break
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.	Foundation Board	Zoom (by invitation only)
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.	President Enyedi	Hawkins Hall 159
5:30 p.m.	Dinner with Garrett Ashley, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement	Anthony’s Restaurant & Bistro, 538 Route 3, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901

Candidate Feedback Survey
Search Committee Members
Co-Chairs
- Curt Gervich, Co-Chair and Professor Earth & Environmental Science
- Magen Renadette, Co-Chair and Vice President for Administration & Finance
Members
- Denise Simard, Dean of School of Education, Health and Human Services
- Michael Howard, Director of Athletics and Recreation
- Jennifer Bleaux, Administrative Assistant 2 of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Michelle Pelkey, Administrative Assistant 1 of School of Business & Economics
- Tobi Hay, Director of Career Development Center
- Cerise Oberman, SUNY Distinguished Librarian Emeritus and Director of Plattsburgh College Foundation
- Marcia Cognetta, First Vice President of Alumni Association Board
- Natalie Peck, Director of Development Info & Research
- Rosy Knowles, Director of Budget & Financial Reporting
- Dani King, University Council Member
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