Executive Director of College Advancement and Development

Job Description:  Reporting to SEARK’s Vice President of Fiscal Affairs, the Executive Director of College Advancement and Development will coordinate project initiatives, identify and contact potential t 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

- Support the campus community by seeking grant opportunities and outside funding sources for various projects including capital funding campaigns

- 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

Qualifications

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  and surrounding communities

OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Application Procedures:   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 Applicant Documents:

- Cover Letter

- Resume

- College Transcripts ( Please note:   Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)

- Certifications, licensures, or other credentials ( Please note:  Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)

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