Foundation Technician

Salary: $62,150.00 - $82,138.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified - Full-time
Job Number: 6980-c-02/25
Closing: 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: COS Foundation
Division:

General Description


Under the direction of the Executive Director, Foundation/Institutional Advancement, the Foundation Technician will coordinate the donor development, alumni relations, and volunteer engagement plans, maintain effective relationships with the public, and assist in various Foundation/Institutional Advancement activities.

This position is a 12-month, full-time position.

Monday -Friday 7:45 a.m. -4:45 p.m.

Initial placement is at $62,150

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job Duties

Job duties of the Foundation Technician include:

• Participate in the planning and execution of special events and other promotional activities of the Foundation/Institutional Advancement Office.
• Complete tasks within the Foundation/Institutional Advancement Office communication plans.
• Support volunteers and staff who are securing campaign donations, sponsorships, ticket sales, and other resources.
• Recruit, select, train and provide work direction to student workers and event volunteers.
• Support committee and task force volunteer meetings (meeting packet distribution, meeting reminders, securing location, securing RSVPs, setup/catering, note taking, and board report drafts.)
• Maintain effective communications with current and prospective donors and recipients using correct English, grammar, and spelling.
• Maintain and communicate the department event calendar to ensure all critical steps are documented and completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain a variety of records, files and reports regarding donors and donations including detailed ledgers, correspondence, receipts and other related matters; prepare accurate reports for submission according to established timelines.
• Update and maintain Foundation website content.
• Utilize the district's integrated software to perform the required duties of the position.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school, two years responsible clerical experience involving public contact and college-level coursework in business or communications.

Working Conditions

Environment
Office environment.

• Constant interruptions.
  
  Physical Abilities
  
Ability to hear and speak to communicate with students/employees/public.

Ability to read documents.

Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.

Ability to reach in all directions.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

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• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.
  
  Knowledge and Abilities
  Knowledge of:
  
Special events planning and details of such events.

Basic understanding of laws, policies, and practices regarding cash and planned gifts to nonprofit organizations.

Modern office policies, practices, methods, procedures and equipment.

Operation, procedures and precedent of office to which assigned.

Record-keeping techniques.

Word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs.

English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

District organization, operations, policies and objections.

Applicable sections of State Education Codes.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
  
  Ability to:
  
Plan, coordinate, and organize the timing of the Foundation/Institutional Advancement Office activities and operations according to timelines.

Maintain effective relationships with donors and recipients.

Assist with coordination of special events.

Analyze and resolve difficult and sensitive situations.

Prepare and compose correspondence.

Perform various entry functions on the computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other appropriate software.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Type 45 CWPM.

Apply specific rules, policies and procedures of the specific office or program to which assigned.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, typewriter, calculator, printer and, using a wide variety of related software.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Work confidentially with discretion.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Meet schedules and timelines.
  
  Application Procedure
  
  Application Procedure:
  To be considered applicants must submit ALLof the following required material before or by the filing deadline:
  
  • An online job application.
  • Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
  • Resume
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts of all college/university work. Official transcripts required upon employment.
  Recruitment Analyst: Norma Chavez 559-737-6237 or normach@cos.eduCollege of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas
  
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/4821312/foundation-technician