or apply directly on ALU's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days ALU's roles stay open a median of 23 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of ALU's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ALU
- high 10 stale, 4 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 51 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ALU's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ALU.
About this role
The Vice President of Engagement at the African Leadership University is responsible for serving as the university's primary external ambassador, focusing on building and nurturing relationships that drive institutional growth and impact. This role involves designing and executing a comprehensive engagement strategy that integrates fundraising, partnerships, marketing, and alumni engagement, while also overseeing the university's branding and public relations. The VP will lead efforts in resource mobilization, community engagement, and impact storytelling to enhance the university's presence and influence across Africa and globally.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ALU as an employer.
What you need
- Significant leadership experience in fundraising, partnerships, external affairs, or stakeholder engagement.
- A proven track record of building relationships that lead to funding, partnerships, or institutional growth.
- Experience working with senior leaders, boards, donors, and global networks.
- Familiarity with Africa’s development, philanthropic, or innovation ecosystems.
Nice to have
- Experience in higher education is valuable but not required.
Worth weighing
- No salary listed.
- The role involves significant external representation and relationship management, which may require extensive travel or networking.
- Experience in higher education is not mandatory, which may affect the candidate pool and competition.
Summarised from ALU's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by ALU on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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