Job Description: Reporting to SEARK’s Vice President of Fiscal Affairs, the Executive Director of College Advancement and Development will coordinate project initiatives, identify and contact potential t funding sources, write proposals and other materials, coordinate grant expenditures and submit reports. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, communicate, and implement comprehensive fundraising goals and measurable objectives which directly support the College’s mission and purposes, strategic goals and vision statements
- Identify and contact potential corporate and private foundation funding sources; write grant proposals, other documents and materials
- Provide positive leadership for the advancement program to ensure accuracy, participation, good employee morale, excellent donor relations and customer service
- Develop annual budget proposals and ensure efficient and appropriate expenditures of funds for the areas supervised
- Effectively plan, organize and manage fund – raising activities
- Serve as the liaison between the college, SEARK’s Foundation, and the community
- Work closely with SEARK Foundation in selecting recipients for Foundation Scholarships
- Develop and expand current relationships between the college and alumni
- Participate and prepare reports for regular meetings of the SEARK Foundation Board
- Engage in professional development in support of development activities
- Develop and cultivate relationships with external constituencies to promote the College and the Foundation
- Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement program designed to offer meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, personal and professional development, and events for alumni of the College
- Develop and implement a plan for consistent and positive communication with alumni of the College
- Develop and implement an effective internal giving campaign
- Execute fundraising activities including proposal development, prospect identification and contact management, annual giving campaigns, major gift solicitation, event planning, and donor relations
- Support the campus community by seeking grant opportunities and outside funding sources for various projects including capital funding campaigns
- Maintain all donor, alumni and supporter constituent records
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
- Demonstrate organizational skills in handling, directing and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments and projects
- Demonstrate skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; collect data, show facts, effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or SEARK’s governing board
- Experience working with and training volunteers
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and managing large databases
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with
- Three years of effective fundraising or event experience, including annual and capital campaigns, and large – scale events (200 + people)
- Five years minimum of professional experience in writing and editing
- One year working in a grant seeking capacity and proposal writing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years’ experience in higher education administration, teaching, or grant administration at a 2-year college or university branch campus.
- Three years’ experience in grant writing.
- Knowledge of individuals and businesses in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County and and surrounding communities
OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Application Procedures: All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click 'Start Application' to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.
Required Applicant Documents:
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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College Transcripts (Please note: Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
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Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note: Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)
All drivers operating a state vehicle or private vehicle on State Business shall participate in the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program and must maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Arkansas
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Three years of effective fundraising or event experience, including annual and capital campaigns and large-scale events involving 200 or more people
- Five years of professional experience in writing and editing
- One year of experience in grant seeking and proposal writing
- Three years of experience in higher education administration, teaching, or grant administration at a two-year college or university branch campus
- Three years of experience in grant writing
- Knowledge of individuals and businesses in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, and surrounding communities
- Organizational skills for managing multiple complex assignments and projects
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including presenting information to management, public groups, and governing boards
- Experience working with and training volunteers
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and large database management
- Valid Arkansas driver’s license for operating a vehicle on state business
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education
What We Do
Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) is a public community college located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Its mission is to empower students and create a positive impact through affordable, high-quality education. The college offers a wide range of programs, including health sciences, technical training, business, and liberal arts, designed to help students transfer to universities or launch their careers with job-ready credentials.
