Scott Barrett named Maxwell School’s associate dean for strategic communications and external affairs
Dean James Steinberg is pleased to announce that Scott
Barrett has been named associate dean for strategic communications and external
affairs at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public
Affairs. He will assume his new position
on May 8, 2015.
Barrett has led all aspects of fundraising, as well as corporate
and strategic communications, for higher education and healthcare
organizations. Since 2011, he has served
as assistant dean for advancement at Syracuse University’s School of Information
Studies. He also has served as vice
president of advancement at Le Moyne College, and prior to that as director of annual
giving at Hamilton College.
“Scott Barrett has built an extraordinary record of
achievement in external affairs,” says Steinberg. “He brings dynamism, vision, and a commitment
to collegial engagement that will help Maxwell and Syracuse University achieve
greater awareness of, and support for, our remarkable faculty, students and
staff.”
In his new senior leadership role at the Maxwell School,
Barrett will oversee strategic planning and implementation in communications,
media relations, domestic and international fundraising, alumni relations, and
other external affairs. He will work
with the Dean and other colleagues in building an external profile with an
international reach for the School and, with others, further develop initiatives
for the Tenth Decade Project.
During his more than two decades of advancement and external
affairs experience, Barrett has achieved record philanthropic results. He has extensive experience in identifying,
recruiting, and engaging leadership donors and volunteers, and he has worked
with individuals, corporations and foundation donors on contributions up to $50
million.
Barrett holds a bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton
College, where he majored in government.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of the
extraordinary tradition and international reputation of the Maxwell School, established
through the exceptional work of current and former faculty, staff, and students
and with generous support from thousands of donors and volunteers,” says
Barrett. “I look forward to working with all members of
the Syracuse University community in further expanding the visibility and
success of the Maxwell School during its tenth decade.” 04/22/15