VP of College Relations

2022 OPPORTUNITY PROFILE VICE PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE RELATIONS

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HISTORY OF INNOVATION Crown College began as a small Bible College in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1916.

For over 100 years, Crown has focused on preparing students to live out their faith in the world. Now located 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities, Crown offers on-campus, online, and graduate degree programs.

The community supports 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams and summer outreach programs around the globe. Though a lot has changed, the dedication to helping students grow in their faith has not. The institution’s programs deeply integrate a Christian worldview into every class, helping students to become all that God desires for them to be. Crown looks forward to the next 100 years through continued innovation in Christian higher education.

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BOARD APPOINTS DR. ANDREW DENTON AS 17TH PRESIDENT In Spring of 2020, President Joel Wiggins informed the Crown Community that he would not be seeking another term and that he would be retiring in June 2021, so that he and his wife could be closer to their family. The Board of Trustees formed a Search Committee and began a search in early Summer. In March of 2021, the Board of Trustees named Dr. Andrew Denton as the President Elect. He began his tenure in July.

Dr. Denton accepted the position of president of Crown College after more than 20 years in Christian higher education, including fifteen years in executive leadership. He earned the PhD in Higher Education Administration from St. Louis University and is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God Fellowship. His roles in Enrollment, University Relations, and Administration have spanned four institutions and have prepared him to lead Crown College into a new chapter while remaining deeply committed to quality higher education within the context of an authentic Christian faith.

Dr. Denton writes, I see tremendous opportunities ahead and believe that with the Lord’s help, Crown College will soar in this next season. We have outstanding faculty and staff committed to integrating learning and faith in an environment that empowers and equips students to excel in their calling in any field. We are in a season of growing the school by investing in facilities, new programs, adding three new academic deans, forming innovative partnerships with churches and organizations, elevating our premier online programs, joining the NCCAA, hiring a new athletic director, and launching our new honors program. Our new College Relations leader will have the opportunity to build upon the momentum we are experiencing.

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THE MISSION Provide a Biblicallybased education for Christian leadership in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the Church-at-large, and the world.

INSTITUTIONAL VALUES: BOLDLY CHRISTIAN Christ is the foundation of all that Crown does. From

AFFILIATION

classrooms to chapel services, from dorms to the dining

Crown College is the Midwest regional college

center, every student is built up in their faith in Jesus.

of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, a missionary-oriented denomination with a national

ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT

office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Crown provides a meaningful experience in whatever degree a student is seeking. Students should be able

More at cmalliance.org

to translate from theory to the practical skills. Crown graduates will be a positive addition wherever they work.

STATEMENT OF FAITH GLOBALLY CONNECTED Students will be well-versed and connect

View the statement of faith here:

with the world. Students explore the world

crown.edu/our-theology

in their studies and their faith.

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CROWN + BEYOND The heart of Crown College exists on-campus in Minnesota. Students gain the full experience of faith, learning, and personal growth through a loving community. Crown has extended beyond the walls to offer fully-online programs, hybrid programs in locations like Atlanta and Omaha, Early College, Partnerships, and more.

To find out more about each of these, visit crown.edu/about

ON-CAMPUS

ONLINE

HYBRID LOCATIONS

The School of Arts and Science

Both undergraduate and graduate

Hybrid locations in Nebraska and

allows students to attend a

degrees are offered in the School of

Atlanta provide the Crown online

traditional program on the beautiful

Online Studies and Graduate Studies.

experience with a physical site, which

campus in Minnesota. The focus

Most of these programs are 100%

offers a weekly in-class meeting —

extends beyond the roots in Bible

online and provide students with a

giving students the best of both

training. Today, students gain a

flexible, practical, affordable Christian

worlds in their hometown.

Biblical foundation in over

educational experience.

forty programs.

EARLY COLLEGE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PARTNERSHIPS

Students can earn college credit

Crown has developed training

Crown has more than eighteen

in high school through the state's

institutes for non-degree-seeking

partnerships with other academic

PSEO (Post Secondary Education

students who wish to further

institutions, churches, gap

Options) program or, more generally,

develop their skills such as Crown

year programs, professional

through Crown's dual enrollment

Ministry Training Institute (CMTI).

development agencies, and

options. These programs include

There are currently four institutes

more. These partnerships extend

in-person, online, hybrid, private

with more options coming.

Crown's reach into communities

school, and homeschool options.

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across the United States.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE RELATIONS DEFINITION The Vice President for College Relations is the chief advancement officer for the College and leads the daily operations in the College Relations Department, overseeing the areas of work for Development, Donor Relations, Alumni Relations, Business Relations, Church Relations, and City Relations. This leader works with the President to develop the overall strategy and vision for fundraising and all capital projects to lead the execution of these plans. The Vice President for College Relations also provides executive leadership for the Athletic Department at Crown College

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: › Reflect, articulate, and promote the mission, vision, and

identity of Crown College. › Develop and execute strategies for each area in

College Relations, including Development, Donor Relations, Planned Giving, Alumni Relations, Business Relations, Church Relations, and City Relations

Officer to develop and execute all communication plans to various external constituents. › Collaborate with academic and staff leaders at the

College to develop fundraising projects for their areas as approved by the President’s Cabinet. › Build relationships with key influencers and

› Develop a solid annual fund program at Crown,

providing a growing budget impact at the institution. › Work with the President to establish a plan for capital

projects. Assure this plan is implemented successfully by all parties involved. › Manage an individual portfolio of major gift donors

stakeholders within the Christian and Missionary Alliance and Twin Cities. › Represent the College at on and off-campus events. › Provide executive leadership to the Athletics

Department, assuring excellence in all aspects of this key area at the College.

making substantive contact (including face-to-face visits) and presenting major gift proposals to them in partnership with the President. › Develop giving societies and other programs to

encourage donor and alumni annual giving. › Assure the database for all external constituents is well

maintained and utilized for various campaigns. › Provide leadership for key events, including

Homecoming and other alumni and donor events. › Partner with the Chief Marketing and Communications

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: › An appreciation and commitment to the College’s

mission. › Experience building and leading a strong team that

successfully met its goals. › Proven ability to build strong collaborative

relationships with faculty, staff, and external constituents.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: Crown College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or status with regard to public assistance.

(The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily allinclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Crown College reserves the right to change and/or eliminate any and all job duties as necessary.

› Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. › Working knowledge of and ability to implement “best

practices” for the various aspects of the College Relations Department. › Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. › Drive to do what it takes to meet goals as an individual

and a team leader.

PROCESS OF CANDIDACY: Please submit a Cover Letter and a current CV or Resume to: Tony Kroening, Managing Partner, SIMA Partners tkroening@simapartners.com

612-801-4136

In the subject line of the email, please identify as "Crown College Vice President of College Relations"

› Ability to manage budgets for the College Relations

Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: › Committed Christian faith, as demonstrated by the

integration of their faith in their daily lives. › Master’s degree from an accredited institution. › Ten plus years of professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to the above minimum qualifications): › Ten years of experience in fundraising or work that

parallels fundraising.

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CROWN BY THE NUMBERS STUDENTS

FACULTY + STAFF

1522

18:1

71%

FACULTY

TERMINAL

RATIO

DEGREE

28

64

FACULTY

STAFF

STUDENT/

TOTAL STUDENTS

870

652

ENROLLED

ENROLLED

ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS

ONLINE STUDENTS

FACULTY WITH

FULL-TIME

479

TRADITIONAL

ONLINE

ONLINE

STUDENTS

STUDENTS

GRADUATE

UNDERGRAD

PSEO

ON-CAMPUS

362

290

391

FULL-TIME

STUDENTS

STUDENTS

MINNESOTA CAMPUS ACADEMICS

ATHLETICS

15

10

16

UNDERGRAD

GRADUATE

ATHLETIC TEAMS

DEGREES

DEGREES

ONLINE

NCAA DIV III

ONLINE

46

18+

ON-CAMPUS DEGREES

Moved to current campus:

200

PARTNERSHIPS

UNDERGRAD

1916

Established in the year:

46%

STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE

1970

Acres of park-like campus

LAKESIDE PROPERTY

ATHLETICS Campus spans in between two cities

MINNESOTA CAMPUS STUDENT PROFILE

ST. BONIFACIUS, MN and

27%

45%

OF STUDENTS

STUDENTS FROM

ARE PEOPLE

OUTSIDE

OF COLOR

MINNESOTA

90%

WACONIA, MN

SPRING TO FALL RETENTION Hybrid locations in

7

2

states: NE and GA

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ACCREDITATION Crown College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Nursing: Crown is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The nursing program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Enrique Crown College holds membership in a “The MBA program helped me build the confidence and knowledge needed to launch a nonprofit mission that focuses on ending the cycles of addiction, homelessness, and abuse within the Native American communities across North America.”

number of professional organizations: › Association of Christian Schools International › Association of Christians in Student

Development › Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

(CCCU) › Minnesota College and University Professional

Association Find out more: crown.edu/accredited

Nora “I have the opportunity to not just be in a caring community but a community that fosters the same values and faith. There are so many different perspectives here from students and professors, and it creates so many opportunities to grow. Being at Crown makes you want to stay for the rest of your life. But being at Crown also gets you excited for what God is preparing you to do after college, too.”

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