Robert B. O’Connor

Bob O’Connor, Vice President for Advancement. Robert B. O’Connor was named Vice President for Advancement in July 2007. He directs the advancement operation and oversees all alumni, alumnae and parent relations, development and advancement services as well as the career services office. Previously, he served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, and was instrumental in coordinating the HWS 2005 and HWS 2010 strategic planning initiatives and served as a member of the campaign steering committee. O’Connor successfully led and completed the second half of Campaign for the Colleges, a $205 million comprehensive capital campaign. After graduating from Gettysburg College with a bachelor’s degree in political science, O’Connor earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Michigan State University. He previously worked at Gettysburg College, Michigan State and E & J Gallo Winery.