Executive Director of Jefferson College Foundation

Executive Director of Jefferson College Foundation

108000

Incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the Jefferson College Foundation initiatives, including fundraising, community engagement, and legislative outreach. Initiate, coordinate, and evaluate all fundraising activities for the College. Responsibilities also include reporting fundraising activities and Foundation finances to the Board of Directors; managing grants; identifying and cultivating potential major financial supporters; securing annual, bequest and capital campaign gifts; collaborating with College leadership and stakeholders; alumni engagement; and providing supervision to department staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and six years of progressive experience in a related area, including at least two years in a supervisory role.

Master’s degree in a related field and four years of experience in a related area, including at least one year in a supervisory role.

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• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that utilizes data, trends, and best practices to support institutional goals. (D6)

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. (C4)

• Report to the Board of Directors on fundraising activities and Foundation finances; coordinate communication, membership, and development of the board. (D6)

• Oversee Foundation special events and grant-writing initiatives and ensure alignment with the College’s strategic priorities. (D6)

• Manage annual giving campaigns, planned giving programs, and capital campaigns, including identifying and cultivating potential major financial supporters through research and networking, both in person and online. (D6)

• Develop and implement a strategic alumni relations engagement program and foster relationships with alumni to encourage involvement and philanthropic support. (D6)

• Oversee special events that support fundraising and ensure alignment with the College’s strategic priorities. (C4)

• Oversee the administration of student emergency grants and employee funding requests. (C4)

• Coordinate legislative outreach activities and ensure accurate and positive College representation to legislators and legislative groups. (D6)

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervisory oversight to the Development Assistant and Development Specialist. (C4)

• In partnership with the Director of Marketing, manage and oversee the College’s civic/community engagement relationships. (D6)

• Collaborate and communicate with administration, faculty, and staff and actively participate in College meetings, including but not limited to, Board of Trustees meetings, institutional committees, committees and task forces. (D6)

• Plan, recommend, and implement policies and procedures as necessary, including but not limited to the Memorandum of Understanding and Foundation Bylaws. (D6)

• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Supervisory principles, practices and techniques;
Principles and practices of program administration and management;
Principles and practices of strategic planning;
Business methods, principles and practices;
Principles and practices of development and fundraising, marketing, and public relations;
Conflict resolution and negotiation strategies;
Data analysis;
Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus;
Recent developments, current literature/trends, and sources of information in assigned field;
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
Customer service principles;
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
Modern office technology.

Supervising and evaluating employees;
Prioritizing and assigning work;
Developing and implementing plans and strategies and evaluating results;
Directing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards;
Exercising strategic and political acumen, tact and diplomacy;
Providing mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution;
Directing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards;
Managing standards and quality assurance;
Directing the interpretation and application of applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
Providing customer service;
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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Light Work: Exert up to 20 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs force frequently, and/or negligible amt force constantly to move objects. If arm and/or leg controls require forces more than Sedentary and worker sits most of time, then job is Light.

Office of the President (DIV)

President

President

$89,648 annually

Full-time

S00618P

05/12/2025

03/31/2025

This position is open until filled. The review of candidates will begin on April 8.

https://jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/5191

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