Exec Director Institutional Advancement
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Exempt, Executive Director for Institutional Advancement
- Description
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Whatcom Community College invites applications for an Executive Director for Institutional Advancement. The Executive Director provides leadership and strategic direction to institutional advancement, which includes the Whatcom Community College Foundation, Communications & Marketing, and community relations. This position is responsible for designing and implementing programs and developing team members focused toward increasing community relations and fundraising outcomes.
The Executive Director oversees the College's Foundation, a separate 501c3 not-for-profit organization. The position supports the College's strategic initiatives and responds to student needs by engaging in development activities designed to increase the assets of the College Foundation.
The Executive Director provides vision and direction for the design, development, and implementation of the institutional advancement strategy that supports the college-wide strategic plan, communications, marketing plans, and community relations.
The position reports to the College President and is a member of the President's Cabinet. - Job Responsibilities
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- Provide leadership and strategic direction to:
- the College's Advancement division including supervision of two directors and management of staff and oversight of the operations, budget and systems that support efficient and effective use of resources;
- the overall alignment and coordination of division's strategies, goals, and success measurements to support mission;
- the advancement and development of infrastructure to expand the College Foundation donor base, and to strengthen relationships with current and past donors and alumni;
- design, develop, and implement a strategic marketing and communications plan that promotes the College's mission and image.
- Represent the College at community events, organizations, functions and gatherings that will advance the College and the Foundation.
- Build goodwill in the community, recognize donors, and assist in cultivating major donors for the College.
- Advance the College's visibility and reputation locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Collaborate with Cabinet members, faculty and staff to align development strategies with College goals and resources. Actively participate in setting long-range strategic, operational, and financial goals for the College.
- Direct, plan, and provide leadership oversight for comprehensive fundraising programs for the College, including but not limited to capital campaigns, annual campaigns, and events planning.
- Guide communication and messaging to external communities.
- Serve on College committees as appointed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to:
- Qualifications, Salary and Appointment
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
- Experience in fundraising and marketing/communications.
- Supervisory and team building experience.
- Master's degree.
- Experience planning and implementing successful fundraising campaign(s).
- Understanding of electronic and print media, including social media platforms.
- Experience working in or with postsecondary education administration.
- Experience working with or serving on boards.
- Familiarity with the greater Whatcom County community.
- Competency with Microsoft Office.
- This is a full-time administrative/exempt position with an annual salary based upon a range of $104,000 - $109,000, dependent on experience.
- The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.
- Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the PSLF program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
- Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.
- As soon as can be arranged with successful candidate.
- For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by 4:59 pm on Monday August 5th, 2019. Position open until filled.
- Special Instructions to Applicant
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A completed application consists of an online application and:
- Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
- Current resume.
- List of a minimum of three recent professional references with contact information.
- Statement of experience leading and supporting a work environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and increasingly diverse (not to exceed one page).
- Agency
- Whatcom Community College
- Address
- 237 W Kellogg Rd.
Bellingham, Washington, 98226
- Phone
- 360-383-3400
- Website
- http://www.whatcom.edu