Foundation Executive Director
Victor Valley College
Salary: $104,400.00 - $146,904.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2022-265 FEXDIR01
Location: CA 92395, CA
Department:
Closing: 1/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Functions
**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 31,
2023**
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, provides strategic leadership,
resource development, community and public relations, and general
administrative management for the Victor Valley College Foundation.
The focus of the Foundation Executive Director shall be the
advancement of the Foundation's mission, successful implementation
of its strategic initiatives and sustainable management of its
operations. The Foundation Executive Director serves as the Chief
Executive Officer of the organization and as a non-voting secretary
to the Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation Executive
Director reports to the Superintendent/President. The Foundation
Executive Director shall maintain strong relationships with the
Superintendent/President, College Administration and act as a
liaison between the Foundation Board of Directors and College Board
of Trustees.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from Superintendent/President. Exercises
direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and
administrative support staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for planning,
organizing, coordinating, and directing staff, operations, and
programs of the Victor Valley College Foundation. Position
recommends, develops and implements the programs, projects, goals,
policies and procedures of the functional area(s) to which they are
assigned, ensuring alignment with the attraction, retention and
academic success of students.
Representative Duties
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative
Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or
rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make
reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform
the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Leadership
Develop strategic plans to advance the mission of the Victor
Valley College Foundation and the District. Facilitate stakeholder
input to planning process and encourage involvement in the
implementation of strategic initiatives.
Monitor trends and issues affecting community college
advancement to identify opportunities and threats to the
Foundation's mission and strategic initiatives. Recommend and
facilitate implementation of appropriate action to maximize
opportunities and mitigate threats.
Evaluate needs presented by College leadership and constituency
members to identify areas in which the Foundation may be most
helpful, develop strategy for addressing these needs and recommend
action to the Foundation Board of Directors and the District.
Provide expert advice to the Board of Directors. Develop and
recommend policy, research issues, facilitate training, create
reports and develop meeting agendas in collaboration with the
Foundation President. Recruit and orient new members of the Board
of Directors.
Resource Development
Develop and direct implementation of systematic annual giving
programs, including membership groups and special events, to secure
regular donations and expand the organization's donor database.
Nurture relationships with prospective major gift and planned
giving donors, prepare proposals, orchestrate solicitations and
facilitate acceptance of major and planned gifts.
Develop and direct the execution of successful fundraising
campaigns. Provide guidance and support to assigned staff and
volunteers engaged in campaign strategies and plans.
Identify, develop and guide the implementation of additional
resource development initiatives such as social enterprises, cause
marketing campaigns and educational partnerships.
Develop outreach initiatives to build alumni participation for
the District and identify potential alumni donors.
Advise campus constituencies on fundraising strategies and
regulations. Monitor campus fundraising activities to ensure
compliance with policies and governmental agencies.
Community & Public Relations
Design and direct public relations and marketing efforts to
strengthen awareness of and trust in the Foundation as a meaningful
change agent in the community. Train and equip spokespersons to
extend the reach of appropriate Foundation messages.
Direct the production of community awareness and donor
recognition events to increase knowledge of College needs and the
Foundation mission.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with the College
Leadership Team, government officials, businesses and community
organizations whose strategic alliances advance the Mission of the
Foundation and the District. Serve as the Chief liaison for the
Foundation with the College, Board of Trustees, community,
Regional, Statewide and Federal stakeholders. The Foundation
Executive Director will prepare reports for the Board of Trustees
and attend its monthly meetings.
Monitor the impact made by the Foundation and provide reports
to the Board of Directors and stakeholders to demonstrate the value
of the organization and enhance credibility
Administrative Management
Oversee the administration and management of the VVC
Foundation/District programs, services and activities including
scholarship program, grant solicitation activities and contract /
community education services.
Evaluate operating procedures and technology to facilitate
efficient and effective administrative support structures.
Negotiate partnerships and vendor contracts on behalf of the
District (as needed) to facilitate the business of the
organization.
Develop and manage annual budgets to ensure the successful
implementation of strategic plans and routine operations. Approve
expenditures up to board approved limits. Ensure financial reports
are provided to the Board of Directors including quarterly reports
to the District.
Select, train, motivate, and direct Foundation personnel;
evaluate and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with
standards, including program and project priorities and performance
evaluations; work with employees to correct deficiencies;
implements discipline and termination procedures; respond to staff
questions and concerns.
Monitor expenditures of charitable resources by the College to
ensure they are used appropriately in accordance with donor
conditions and stipulations.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and donor gift
restrictions.
Works productively and cooperatively with others by
demonstrating respect, patience and equitable treatment of all
internal and external customers.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the required qualifications would
be:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution.
Experience:
Five years responsible managerial experience including
successful fundraising experience with foundations, corporations
and individuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use
standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read
printed materials and a computer screen; to operate a vehicle to
attend meetings and visit sites; and hearing and speech to
communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a
sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and
walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is
needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer
keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel,
reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file
information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry,
push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels,
controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to
hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset
staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and
enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Abilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Victor Valley College Foundation and District programs,
services and activities.
Fund development methods and activities employed in an academic
setting.
Investments, appropriate investment, and financial
policies.
Legal and fiscal factors related to public foundations.
Basic principles of volunteer management.
Donor tracking and recognition systems, such as Raisers Edge
NXT / CRM.
Federal and state regulations related to grant funded
programs.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Budget preparation and control.
District organization, operations, policies and
objectives.
Public relations, organizational and time management
skills.
Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by
effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty,
representatives of outside organizations, and members of the
public, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic,
ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and
sexual orientation.
Techniques for effectively representing the District in contact
with government agencies, community groups, and various business,
professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative
organizations.
Ability to:
Oversee the administration and management of the Victor Valley
College Foundation programs, services and activities.
Plan, organize and direct the resource development functions of
the Foundation.
Coordinate research needs for resource development.
Function as a member of the development team and work with
diverse audiences.
Manage, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned
staff.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies
and procedures.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of
action.
Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations,
requirements and restrictions.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective work
relationships with others including those from diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse
academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural
backgrounds of community college students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Appointment to this position is subject to availability of
funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.*
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials
required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of
Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may
be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by
the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the
Screening Committee.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley
College Online Application Site at
https://www.schooljobs.com with
your username and password.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested
materials are received. All material included in the application
packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not
be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be
included on the Victor Valley College application. To assist the
District in determining whether an applicant meets the minimum
requirements, descriptions of an applicant's present and past job
duties should include details pertinent to the position for which
he/she is applying.
Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this
recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill
future vacancies.
If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum
qualifications for the position from the application, that
applicant will be disqualified.
It is not unusual for the District to receive hundreds of
applications for a position. For this reason, it is advantageous to
make the application as easy to review as possible.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply
for each position separately.
A complete file consists of all of the
following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College
application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.
NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited
institution. It is the responsibility of the candidate to include
U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with their application.
Link to - State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing:
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_2
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Victor
Valley College prohibits sexual harassment and assures that all
employees will enjoy equal opportunity regardless of race, color,
religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
age, disability, or status as a veteran. Employment acceptance or
rejection shall be based on job-related qualifications.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vvc/jobs/3855869/foundation-executive-director
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