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Title: Vice President of College Advancement and Executive Director of the
Foundation
Reporting Supervisor: President of the College
Job Objectives:
To be responsible for the planning, developing,
organizing, implementing, and managing of activities of the College Advancement
division, Community Relations department, Human Resources office, and
Foundation office.
To provide leadership to the Pellissippi State Foundation in developing
and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that supports the
College’s mission, strengthens the College’s financial base, and
enhances college programs and student success by identifying and soliciting
private and public funds and increasing the visibility of the College and the
Foundation to the public.
Essential Job
Functions:
50% Serve as Executive Director of the Pellissippi State
Foundation, with responsibilities that include those set forth in Article X of
the Restated Bylaws of the Foundation.
Develop, publish, and implement policies and procedures for the
effective operation of the Foundation Office.
Work closely with the Pellissippi State Foundation Board of Trustees,
including working with Board members to ensure that the charter, bylaws, and
policies of the Foundation Board of Trustees are current and accurate. Establish procedures and goals designed to
maximize the College’s fundraising efforts, including the coordination of
all fundraising activities for the College to avoid overlap or
duplication. Work with the president to
strengthen the College’s relationship with the community and service
organizations. Oversee fundraising
events and oversee the process of receipting, acknowledging, depositing, and
investing contributions. Manage the
donor database to ensure that accurate financial records of gifts are
maintained and that year-end tax information is provided. Ensure that the
distribution of Foundation funds and expenditure of operational funds comply
with established guidelines. Oversee the development of a program for Alumni
Relations. Develop strategies and
programs to identify prospects for charitable giving and to solicit gifts from
them. Acknowledge all gifts and develop
donor recognition systems related to gifts, including naming scholarships and
developing other named giving opportunities.
Develop and administer the Foundation’s Planned Giving Program,
including charitable trusts and annuities.
Follow applicable policies of the College and of the Tennessee Board of
Regents related to the Foundation.
Prepare required federal and state reports. Oversee the on-going development and
management of the Foundation’s Web site to ensure that current and
potential donors and other users, including students, have access to accurate
and understandable information. Oversee
the collection, analysis, and preparation of relevant information on College
needs for use in solicitation efforts.
40% Provide managerial oversight and leadership for the Community
Relations department and Human Resources office. Develop and coordinate the strategic plan,
budget, and performance evaluation of the College Advancement division. Ensure divisional compliance with the
College’s mission. Evaluate
progress toward division goals and ensure the prompt and effective delivery of
college advancement services.
10% Assist the President and other staff
regarding divisional issues, development and implementation of the
College’s goals, policies, and guidelines, TBR policies, and applicable
laws and regulations dealing with the departments within College Advancement.
Non-essential
Job Functions:
Non-essential tasks include serving on various
college and community committees and other duties as assigned by the president.
Job Standards:
A. Master's degree
B. Five years of senior level
management and administrative experience in a comparable setting.
Critical
Skills/Expertise/Experience:
A. Knowledge of fundraising
techniques and strategies. Ability to define and successfully complete fundraising goals,
activities, functions, and events.
B. Knowledge of and commitment
to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and other diversity
issues.
C. Knowledge of the community
college education system, along with the ability to manage the financial and
administrative operation of a diverse division.
Ability to implement policies and procedures that are
necessary to achieve the mission and goals of the College.
D. Ability to handle sensitive
issues and confidential information with a high level of tact and
discretion. Ability to
interact with a wide range of constituencies.
E. Knowledge of leadership/management principles and
techniques, principles of effective marketing, public relations, fundraising,
and techniques of educational marketing.
F. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Job Location:
The primary job location is the College’s
campus on the
Equipment:
Work activities will involve direct use of a
networked personal computer, along with use of standard word processing
software, reporting and presentation software, other miscellaneous software,
printer, copier, telephone, and other office equipment.
Approved:
President Allen G. Edwards, August 6, 2001
Approved:
President Allen G. Edwards, September 13, 2004
Approved:
President’s Staff, August 28, 2006
Approved:
President Allen G. Edwards, August 28, 2006