Summary
Rich Majerus is a higher education strategist and operational leader with 11+ years of experience guiding mission-driven institutions through strategic planning, marketing, communications, and data-informed decision making. Currently serving as VP for Strategic Planning and Marketing & Communications at Trinity College and previously as a university officer at Queens University, he partners with boards and campus leaders to translate institutional priorities into measurable investments across academic, wellness, equity, and workforce dimensions. A founder of a higher-education data science startup and former VP of research, he blends analytics, web-based tools, and CRM-driven insights to modernize advancement, enrollment, and institutional strategy. He also teaches and mentors aspiring data scientists, reflecting a commitment to capacity-building and practical pedagogy. Based in Saint Paul, he brings a rare mix of hands-on technical development, fundraising strategy, and campus operations experience that helps colleges align resources to impact.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
M.A., Sociology, M.A., Sociology at University of Notre Dame
B.A., Sociology and Anthropology, B.A., Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton College
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Latin