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Reporting to SEARK’s President, the Executive Director of College Advancement and Development will coordinate project initiatives with faculty and senior staff, identify and contact potential corporate, foundation, and government funding sources, write proposals and other materials, coordinate grant expenditures and submit reports. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Duties And Responsibilities
Develop, communicate, and implement comprehensive fundraising goals and measurable objectives which directly support the College’s mission and purposes, strategic goals and vision statements
Identify and contact potential corporate and private foundation funding sources; write grant proposals, other documents and materials
Provide positive leadership for the advancement program to ensure accuracy, participation, good employee morale, excellent donor relations and customer service
Develop annual budget proposals and ensure efficient and appropriate expenditures of funds for the areas supervised
Effectively plan, organize and manage fund – raising activities
Serve as the liaison between the college, SEARK’s Foundation, and the community
Work closely with SEARK Foundation in selecting recipients for Foundation Scholarships
Develop and expand current relationships between the college and alumni
Participate and prepare reports for regular meetings of the SEARK Foundation Board
Engage in professional development in support of development activities
Develop and cultivate relationships with external constituencies to promote the College and the Foundation
Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement program designed to offer meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, personal and professional development, and events for alumni of the College
Develop and implement a plan for consistent and positive communication with alumni of the College
Develop and implement an effective internal giving campaign
Execute fundraising activities including proposal development, prospect identification and contact management, annual giving campaigns, major gift solicitation, event planning, and donor relations
Maintain all donor, alumni and supporter constituent records
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills
Demonstrate organizational skills in handling, directing and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments and projects
Demonstrate skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; collect data, show facts, effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or SEARK’s governing board
Experience working with and training volunteers
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and managing large databases
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with
Three years of effective fundraising or event experience, including annual and capital campaigns, and large – scale events (200 + people)
Five years minimum of professional experience in writing and editing
One year working in a grant seeking capacity and proposal writing.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years’ experience in higher education administration, teaching, or grant administration at a 2-year college or university branch campus.
Three years’ experience in grant writing.
Knowledge of individuals and businesses in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County and the whole of the SEARK College service area.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE COLLEGE'S QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Benefits: Southeast Arkansas College offers health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement plan options with employer contributions ranging from 10% to 15%. The College also provides a tuition waiver for the employee, spouse and dependents.
Application Deadline: Interviews to begin immediately. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Application Procedure
All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click 'Start Application' to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.
Required Application Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
College Transcripts (Please note: Official Transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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