What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Advancement, Engagement Opportunities position at Claremont McKenna College?
Job Details and Requirement
BASIC FUNCTION :
This full-time position supports Claremont McKenna College’s Advancement Office in the engagement of key volunteers and leaders from the alumni and parent communities. The Director will help organize engagement opportunities and will promote the importance of contributing time, talent, treasure, and ties with external constituencies. The Director aims to align all volunteer and leadership opportunities within the broad scope of strategic priorities in the Advancement Office.
The Director will primarily focus on the eleven research institutes and centers, managing the vetting and recruitment of new candidates for Board membership, organizing annual solicitations for the respective Boards of Advisors, stewarding and cultivating Board members, and collaborating on special fundraising projects with Advancement colleagues, faculty directors, and academic leadership. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives and will work together with the other members of the Advancement team to provide a comprehensive support strategy to the research institutes.
The Director will also be responsible for creating and executing a strategic vision for a broader set of volunteer opportunities, emanating from various CMC departments, under one strategic vision. The Director will partner with various stakeholders to outline a mission and purpose for each volunteer role and will help model a management plan to ensure a successful volunteer experience. The Director will be immersed with key volunteer efforts in Advancement, including the Claremont McKenna College Alumni Association, the Parent Network Board, fundraising volunteers, reunion committees, etc. They will further seek to engage with institutional partners for collaboration on efforts like Admission alumni interviewers, mentorship programs, internship providers, etc.
While the Director of Advancement will report to the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives, they will also work closely with the Associate Vice President of Advancement on strategies related to the broad scope of engagement opportunities. This position will oversee the Coordinator for Institute Advancement and Office of the Vice President for Advancement.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Research Institutes Advancement
- Together with the Office of Institutional Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives (OIP), serve as the primary liaison to the eleven research centers and institute directors, supporting board development and institute-specific fundraising priorities.
- Meet regularly with faculty directors and affiliated staff to ensure that all advisory board members have a meaningful experience, staff advisory board meetings, and attend conferences and events sponsored by the institutes.
- Oversee a portfolio management plan, dispersed across Advancement officers, consisting of institute and center advisory board members and others affiliated with a particular institute. Maintain a personal portfolio of contacts for cultivation.
- In coordination and cooperation with the Leadership and Annual Giving teams, develop and implement an annual plan for soliciting every member of every board for an annual contribution and / or a multi-year contribution corresponding to their respective terms.
- Work closely with the Annual Giving team and institute directors and chairs to plan and successfully execute the annual 1946 Challenge.
- With OIP, partner with the Associate Dean of the Faculty to onboard new faculty directors, participate in external and internal reviews of centers and institutes, and maintain compliance with Board of Trustee RI Policies and Guidelines.
- Oversee institute-specific administrative responsibilities, including gift acknowledgment letters, appointment and resignation letters, pledge intentions, onboarding packets, institute specific fundraising reports, and the collection of annual reports and other publications from institutes.
- Collaborate with Advancement colleagues in Development, Strategic Marketing and Communications, Alumni and Parent Engagement, Events, and Operations to ensure proper support of each institute.
Other Engagement Opportunities
As time allows, the Director will focus on the following engagement activities :
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS :
EDUCATION : B.A. or B.S. degree required. Persuasive development writing and strong analytical organizational skills required. Finalists may be asked to write and submit a typical assignment during the interview process.
EXPERIENCE : Three to five years of leadership experience with excellent project management skills. Related experiences will be considered. Knowledge of selective higher education development activities is preferred.
LICENSES : A valid driver’s license is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES : Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
OTHER :
REQUIRED HOURS : The regular hours for this position are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening work may at times be expected. Travel may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. This is a 12-month position.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS :
This is an exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
IPEDS Category Job Code : 13-0000 - Business and Financials Operations Occupations
Physical Requirements : Sedentary (up to 10 lbs.)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : Yes
SALARY RANGE :
The anticipated salary range is $95,000 - $100,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE : The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
BACKGROUND CHECK : The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.
Salary : $95,000 - $100,000
