What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director position at THE POSSE FOUNDATION INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Posse Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year
Description
The primary responsibilities of the Director are to represent the youth-focused mission of the program, manage the financial operations and the development goals of the site, maintain strong university partner relationships, work closely with a local advisory board to raise the annual budget, and recruit and manage a team that ensures the coordination of all program operations. The Director must be highly motivated, organized, enthusiastic, willing to travel, a great communicator, hardworking, and a strong role model. The Director reports to the Regional Vice President and works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, CFO/CAO and the Chief Development Officer.
Qualifications
- 5 years management experience required
- Graduate degree preferred
- Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations
- Knowledge of and connections to the funding community in Los Angeles
- Experience working with a fundraising board
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Decisive
- Self-motivated
- Strong and inspiring leader
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of university structure and policy
- Knowledge of Los Angeles public high schools
- Knowledge of higher education and educational access
- Willing and able to travel
- Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values
Salary : $115,000 - $120,000
