DEPARTMENT:
Foundation
EMPLOYMENTTYPE:
Professional 10. Salary depends on education and experience. Full-time, 12-mos., benefit eligible.
FLSA:
Exempt
SUMMARY
The Assistant Directordirects annual events, foundation projects, and Alumni and Friends council and organization. In addition, this position assists theFoundation Executive Director with fundraising activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs and manages the promotion, development and organization of Foundation events to support the mission of the Foundation.
- Pursues corporate support and in-kind donations for Foundation events and projects.
- Directs and manages the Alumni andFriends Council and Association to realize membership growth and meaningful initiatives and activities that connect members to FVCC.
- Acts a liaison between donors, alumni and friends of the college. Fosters cooperative relationships with public, community groups andother external agencies to enhance and promote the College.
- Prepares marketing and communications materials for the Foundation incollaboration with the Marketing and Communications department.
- Assists with the management of the Foundation Board andcommittees.
- Serves as an ambassador for the College, fosters cooperative relationships with media, community groups, business andindustry, and other external partners to enhance and promote the College.
- Keeps abreast of the latest developments in applicableareas to help build strategic initiatives.
- Participates actively and with initiative in continuous improvement efforts to provideefficient and quality Foundation services
- Promotes, encourages, and executes programs of continuous assessment and benchmarking ofgoals, programs, and services and communicates the results
- Promotes a culture of leadership within a collaborative, team-orientedenvironment; recruits, trains, and may supervise students and volunteers for Foundation events.
- Serves as a member on variouscollege committees or teams
- Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
- Attendsrelated trainings, workshops, and professional development.
- Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions;backfills for staff as needed.
- Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation andefforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
- Creates and maintains a collaborative andcollegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
- Maintains professional ethics andconfidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
- Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on orconvening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Reports to the Chief Development Officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, marketing, communication, public administration or closely related field AND two years ofprogressively responsible Foundation experience; OR,
- An equivalent combination of higher education and work experience infoundation business, public relations, marketing, communication, public administration
- Valid Montana driver’s license uponemployment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree from an accreditedcollege or university in a closely related field
- Progressively responsible foundation work experience
- Work experience ina higher education or public setting
- Work experience in various technology applications related to fundraising.
- FVCCAlumnus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Skill in strategic planningfor fundraising and foundations.
- Strong skills in internal and external public relations and leadership skills
- Demonstrated communication, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong administrative, organizational andcomputer and technology skills
- Ability to direct an organization and/or council
- Demonstrated knowledge of officeprocedures and database management
- Demonstrated project management and event planning skills
- Ability to be bonded andmaintain bonding during employment
- Ability to recruit and work with community and student volunteers
- Strong timemanagement skills, with ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
- Ability to work within policies andprocedures of FVCC.
- Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with thecollege community and community.
- Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
- Ability tofollow and issue directions.
- Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonalskills.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability tointermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
- Ability to maintain regular and acceptableattendance levels.
- Ability to pass a driver’s license records check and maintain current Montana Driver’s License and a cleandriving record.
- Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to respond in the event of anemergency.
- This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionaryof Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
APPLICATIONPROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resumematerials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicantsare required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:
- Letter of application indicatinghow you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities;and
- A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and,
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/ORProfessional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition ofemployment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR priorhire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), and
- Three professional references, with complete contactinformation, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's workexperience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offersof employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listedon an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that allindividuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law,physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practicesand decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, asrequired by federal and state laws.
FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual isavailable to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment includingthe application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is givento qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference ininternal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that allinformation related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in aseparate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email italong with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to HR@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by HumanResources prior to position closing date.
WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on theWindfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall EliminationProvision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.