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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 Pellissippi Parkway.  Travel is required within the College’s two-county service area and to the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) office in Nashville as well as to other TBR and vendor sites.

 

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