Associate Director of Advancement - Program Manager

Job Info

Position Title:

Associate Director of Advancement – Program Manager

Job Type

Exempt – Full Time

Report To

Interim Vice President of HR and Operations

Salary Rage

$75,000-$80,000 – Based on qualifications and experience

North Central University Mission Statement

North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.

Position Purpose

Associate Director – Program Manager (AD-PM) – in partnership with the Office of the President, the Communications and Marketing office, the Advancement Task Force, the Alumni Association, Church Relations, and Business and Community Outreach – oversees aspects of securing non-tuition funding for the University. The AD-PM will affirm and demonstrate fidelity to NCUs doctrinal and moral standards for all leadership, including active participation in the local church. The AD-PM will exercise leadership over multiple facets of fundraising and will possess excellent communication skills, emotional and relational intelligence, and administrative acumen.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• In partnership with the Office of the President, Interim VP of Academic Affairs, Interim VP of Human Resources & Operations, and the Board of Regents, the AD-PM will help establish one-, three- and five-year budgets for the University.
• The AD-PM will partner with executive leadership to establish long-term financial stability, including endowments, annual fund, scholarships, grants, and other non-tuition income sources.
• The AD-PM will establish specific annual fundraising goals in light of the budgets and the long-term planning.
• The AD-PM will oversee the diverse categories of advancement, including:
  • Major donor cultivation, including businesses, foundations, individual benefactors, and legacy giving.
  • Church Relations (local churches and districts/networks).
  • Grant development.
  • Annual fund (Fall gala and other events).
  • Alumni communication and donor cultivation.
• The AD-PM will develop systems of donor communication and cultivation that celebrate every level and type of giving.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree – preferred) in marketing, higher education, or related field preferred.
• Three to Five years of experience in business development, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with sales, marketing, and development preferred.
• Supervisory or team leadership preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrate Christian character and servant leadership.
• Commitment to University mission and statement of faith.
• Ability to handle issues of a confidential nature.
• Research skills needed for gathering information on issues pertaining to higher education.
• Experience and competence in working with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a supervisory, collegial, and/or mentoring relationship with others, including staff, faculty, and student leaders.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn marketing database programs; Familiarity with Microsoft products, Salesforce, etc.
• Ability to communicate and follow up verbally and in writing to ensure shared understanding of accurate information.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and conflicting priorities to accomplish tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently within a broad strategic framework.
• Self-motivated, creative, organized, decisive, and enthusiastic.
• Ability to attend to detail and maintain accurate records.

Working Conditions and Frequency

Environmental Conditions

• Position is located in an urban, Christ-centered environment.
• 50% travel to the 11 AG networks that are affiliated with the Assemblies of God.
• Flexible hours, given the rhythm of life in the college calendar. Especially during the semesters, working during weekends and evenings are sometimes necessary and expected.
• Exposure to repetitive use of the fingers, hands, and wrists on a daily basis.

Equipment and Tools

• Usage of a computer averages approximately 50% of the workday. Other office machines include a photocopier and telephone.

North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.