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Executive Director, Development

Tri C Company Inc
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Executive Director, Development

Department : Development

Location : District Administration

Reports To : Vice President, Development

Recruitment Type : External / Internal

Requisition ID : req5777

Employment Type : Administration and Professionals

Union Position : Non-Union

Work Schedule : M-F 8 : 30am-5pm

Number of Openings : 1

Job Description : SUMMARY :

Provides strategic leadership for college-wide fundraising as partof a fast-paced, team-centered, results-oriented resource developmentdepartment and College Foundation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Provides leadership for major fundraising initiatives, including research of external funding opportunities, cultivation, solicitation, and proposal development - including project design, communications, and project monitoring for compliance and reporting
  • Develops communication materials regarding fundraising and College initiatives
  • Provides educational support and outreach sessions to the College's internal community regarding funding opportunities and guidelines
  • Develops and implements fundraising plans and strategies to achieve established goals, primarily focused on government funding partners at the local, state, and federal levels
  • Supervises, mentors, and trains assigned staff, including grant writers and consultants
  • Works to ensure fundraising is aligned with college needs and priorities, and serves as a liaison between the College and external funding sources
  • Leads collaboration efforts with faculty, staff, and administrators to identify and secure sources of funding and to develop proposals and project budgets for submission to appropriate funding sources
  • Designs and coordinates complex six and seven-figure proposal initiatives
  • Coordinates internal and external funding collaborations. External partners include other community colleges, four-year institutions, nonprofits, and industry stakeholders
  • Facilitates and ensures compliance of terms and conditions relative to funding secured through the Office of Resource Development and the Foundation including local, state, and federal compliance
  • Works in partnership with Grants Management and Grants Accounting staff, and collegewide project directors on compliance and reporting
  • Develops and delivers collegewide programs to educate the college community on funding opportunities and strategies for obtaining grants and gifts and to promote faculty and staff participation in grant seeking
  • Provides leadership for college grant writing initiatives relative to funding opportunities including oversight of grant writing teams for the writing, editing, compiling and submitting of the final proposals for such initiatives
  • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Significant industry experience may substitute for education

  • Minimum of eight years of experience in managing the securing of additional funding from external and / or internal sources via proposals and grants
  • Extensive experience with proposal writing, project design, creating and monitoring budgets
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

  • Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Possess excellent editing / proofreading skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
  • Demonstrated organizational, project management and time-management skills
  • Proven ability to lead a creative team in the development and implementation of institutional initiatives
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond appropriately to deadlines
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
  • Strong technical skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications and CRM / donor database systems
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment requiring flexibility, teamwork, and is results oriented.
  • Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
  • Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the mission of Cuyahoga Community College
  • Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
  • Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
  • Ability to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issues
  • Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
  • COMPETENCIES

    CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Service Focus
  • Communication
  • Quality of Work
  • VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

  • Time Utilization
  • Collaboration
  • IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

  • Adaptability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

  • Master's degree
  • Experience with Raiser's Edge and Banner systems
  • Experience with graphic design software
  • PHYSICALDEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

    The demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • The work is performed in anormal, professional office environment;
  • The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
  • The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands / fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type;
  • Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings, conferences, and program delivery away from the worksite
  • Special Note : Ifhired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance ofthis work location / campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employmentstart date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, asoutlined in 3354 : 1-40-01.1Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

    Target Starting Salary Range : $115,000 to $123,000

    The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and / or preferred job requirement(s).

    Special Instructions to Applicants : During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and / or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

    Affirmative Action Statement : Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment / educational opportunity institution.

    Salary : $115,000 - $123,000

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