Dear Highlanders,

I write today to share plans regarding the search for NJIT’s next Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, a position that will be critical in attaining the aspirations outlined in our 2030 strategic plan to become a nexus of innovation. WittKieffer has been secured to provide counsel and help conduct a national search for this critical position, and a committee that I personally will chair has been formed to guide this process. Committee members include (in alphabetical order by last name):

• Marybeth Boger - Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

• Elisa Charters - NJIT Board of Trustees

• Robert Cohen - Chair, NJIT Board of Trustees

• Nick DeNichilo - Co-Vice Chair, NJIT Board of Trustees

• Gabrielle Esperdy - Dean, Hillier College of Architecture and Design

• Teik C. Lim (Committee Chair) - NJIT President

• Bob Medina - Immediate Past Chair, NJIT Foundation Board of Directors

• Pat Natale - Development and Alumni Relations Committee Chair, NJIT Foundation Board of Directors

• Michael Pages - Joint Investment Committee Chair, NJIT Foundation Board of Directors

• John A. Pelesko - Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

• Steve Saperstein - Chair, NJIT Foundation Board of Directors

• Dhiraj Shah - Co-Vice Chair, NJIT Board of Trustees

• Joe Wilson - Associate Vice President, Talent Management 

Your input is welcomed, as feedback from the NJIT community will be essential in assuring the success of this search. Once finalized, a position profile will be posted here, and you may email nominations and referrals to NJITVPDAR@wittkieffer.com.

I would like to thank the search committee members for their willingness to participate in this important effort, and I also would like to extend my gratitude to Beth Kornstein for serving as Interim Vice President during this time. Beth has ensured continuity and progress, and her efforts are deeply appreciated.

Sincerely,

Teik C. Lim

NJIT President