David Dausey

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President Elect at Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

David Dausey is the President-Elect of Duquesne University, where he previously served as Provost and Executive Vice President. His expertise lies in higher education administration, strategic planning, and public health policy. Colleagues and students describe him as talented, enthusiastic, and bright.

He is actively engaged in the Duquesne community and student life. He frequently attends university events, including supporting the Duquesne Dukes mens basketball team from the sidelines.

Unique fact: Before his career in university administration, he was a senior public health researcher at the RAND Corporation.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Upfront

Demanding

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Servant Leadership
He has publicly reflected on the meaning of servant leadership and its centrality to his role and the mission of Duquesne University.
Purpose of Higher Education
He actively engages in the national debate about the role of universities, emphasizing a purpose beyond simple workforce development.
Public Health Policy
He has an extensive background as a researcher in global health, health equity, and public health preparedness from his time at the RAND Corporation.

Media Appearances

Duquesne University Names Provost David Dausey 14th President. Featured in PR Newswire

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David Dausey Named 14th President of Duquesne University. Featured in Duquesne University – Leadership Page

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Duquesne University Appoints Provost David J. Dausey as its New President. Featured in Pittsburgh Magazine

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Work History

11-2025
President Elect at Duquesne University
2020
Executive Vice President at Duquesne University
2018
Provost at Duquesne University
2018
Professor at Duquesne University
2018 - 2020
Vice President For Academic Affairs at Duquesne University

Education

Ed.D. from University of Pennsylvania
Certificate from Harvard University

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Exp : 29 Location : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : President Elect at Duquesne University
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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