Job Description

Job Type
Full Time Nonclassified Salary
Department
Administration
Job Number
00079
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Is this position benefits eligible?
Yes
Appointment Length:
July-June (12 months)

Description

The Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Government Affairs, and Public Relations is the chief advancement officer and the central government contact for Pierpont Community & Technical College advising the President on all matters pertaining to the management and operation of the College’s development efforts, alumni relations, community and donor relations, and state, local, and federal government issues. The Executive Director also serves as the College’s Public Relations administrator and supervises Pierpont’s marketing efforts. The Executive Director provides leadership for the Pierpont Foundation and serves as lead development officer for the College. The Executive Director builds and manages a network of relationships with prospective donors involving College leadership, faculty and volunteers. The Executive Director facilitates and coordinates all communication with these prospects and among the prospect’s campus relationships as well as establishes a vital network of alumni to serve the college in both building its foundation’s support for the institution and in providing critical connections to serve its students and faculty. The Executive Director maintains and develops expanded relationships with government leaders at the local, regional, state and federal levels.

Examples Of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and maintains a properly coordinated program for College development and advancement by organizing the Advancement office in a logical and efficient manner which best meets the work requirements of the position. Develops marketing, budget, data management, analysis, and reporting, for the areas of responsibility. Responsible for advancement alignment with college strategic initiatives and facilitates the preparation of short- and long-term plans in support of college mission, vision and goals. Promotes programs, projects, products, and services through the publication of articles, branding and marketing campaigns, website content, and other methods and develop promotional/collateral materials and production schedules Manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Recruits and nurtures volunteers to raise and manage funds on behalf of the foundation and the College. Supports, coordinates, and encourages, campus-wide foundation gift and grant activities. Analyzes and recommends priorities and goals for foundation support, directing an advancement strategy which includes annual fund campaigns, capital campaigns, special-need campaigns, and planned and deferred gifts. Connects key administrators and faculty as appropriate for the purpose of identifying new prospects, presenting proposals, and/or stewarding existing relationships. Assumes primary role in identifying, managing, and soliciting prospects for financial gifts to both restricted and unrestricted foundation accounts. Oversees prospect management for the foundation, with a particular eye toward improving the process as needed and aligning the principles of foundation fundraising with those of individual fundraising as appropriate. Advises the President and senior college administrative officers on issues relating to advancement activities by preparing reports, recommendations, findings and other correspondence as required. Works directly with senior management of the organization to assist in the development of marketing programs, marketing strategies, and marketing campaigns. Provides assistance and direction in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the strategic marketing plan for the organization that shape public opinion of the college and increases awareness of its brand. Promotes a positive image and positive external relations for the College by communicating and interacting with city, state and other officials, representing the President and the College in various community, state and regional activities designed to promote Pierpont Community and Technical College.

Additional Information

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership, initiative, creativity, team spirit, and sound judgment. Management/supervisory experience (both program and human resources). Ability to interact with the business, government, and foundation communities.
• Knowledge of campaign management, annual giving programs, corporate and foundation relations, alumni affairs, and governmental processes
• Experience and broad knowledge of communications, marketing, media relations, and public relations
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to grasp complex subjects, meet project deadlines, and build productive professional relationships. A dynamic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Foundation fundraising experience, particularly in a college setting.
• Strong planning and facilitation skills coupled with the ability to translate goals and ideas into effective implementation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate responsibilities, proposed methods, and goals.
• Strong budget and financial management skills with the ability to prioritize resources and create or enhance revenue streams to support institutional initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to write about and describe complex concepts in easy-to-understand language;
• Interpersonal skills needed to coordinate, coach, train and collaborate with diverse staff members in a rapidly changing environment;
• Ability to professionally represent Pierpont at meetings and conferences.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel and visit internal and external individuals in various locations.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally.

DISCLAIMER:
This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor. Most requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the general public.

Typical Qualifications

Pierpont Community & Technical College is an equal opportunity provider, committed to employing a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally under-represented groups.

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