Director, Foundation and Community/Alumni Partnerships - Rancho Mirage, United States - Chaffey College

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Position Description

Situated on the ancestral homeland of the Tongva Peoples, Chaffey College is one of the oldest community colleges in California and serves a variety of communities, workforce partners, and students. While other community colleges are often named after their geographic area, Chaffey College is named after local innovator, George Chaffey, who, among other things, implemented street lights in the city of Ontario. Like its namesake, we are known for an innovative culture, dynamic environment, and future-mindedness. We remain closely tied to our community and are seeking leaders who will join us in our quest to provide responsive and supportive programming to engage and improve the communities we serve. The entire campus community aspires to consistently fulfill the vision that Chaffey College "improves lives through education."

Chaffey College celebrates the diverse communities we serve. As a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Chaffey's student population includes over 62% identifying as Latinx, 17% White, 8% African-American/Black, 6% Asian, and smaller percentages of Filipino (2.8%), Native American (0.40%), Pacific Islander (0.30%), or decline to state (2.82%). Furthermore, 40% of our students are first-generation college students, and approximately 62% of students are eligible for some form of financial aid. The current student population identifies as 62% female and 36% male with smaller percentages who either decline to state or identify as non-binary. Approximately 5% of Chaffey's students utilize Disabled Programs and Services for support. To support the diverse needs of these populations and their intersections, the College has developed a variety of robust equity-driven efforts in and out of the classroom including the Center for Culture and Social Justice, Panther Care, Turning Point, Success Centers, GPS Centers, and BLOOM training.

Under the direction of the Superintendent/President of Chaffey College and the Board of Directors of the Chaffey College Foundation, the Director, Foundation and Community/Alumni Partnerships manages all aspects of Foundation resource development, including fundraising, alumni/community activities, and grant development.

Responsibilities

Essential responsibilities and assignments include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Achieve fundraising goals set by the Superintendent/President and the Foundation Board of Directors; solicit and obtain major gifts; manage and execute annual and special fund campaigns.
• Coordinate programs and processes related to fundraising and grant funding proposals.
• Organize and facilitate committees and task forces, relative to Planned Giving, Alumni Association, Public Relations for Chaffey College Foundation and Volunteer Involvement.
• Develop and implement scholarship programs that address student need and support student success.
• Lead the areas of District external relations by establishing/maintaining partnerships with alumni, retirees, corporate partners, elected officials, faith-based leaders, civic organizations and high school partners within the District's identified communities and spheres of influence.
• Direct all aspects of community outreach by developing outreach strategies and implementing action plans that strengthen ties between the District and its external stakeholders for the benefit of students and for District enrollment.
• Provide expert consultation to the Superintendent/President and District leadership team on strengthening college community connections and partnerships with the District's local communities.
• Develop and maintain strategic plans for Foundation, Alumni and Community Outreach.
• Develop and execute quarterly planning for alumni, faith-based and retirees' councils to engage and involve these stakeholders; oversee written communications for alumni-community publications, outreach, presentations, etc., as needed.
• Oversee grant funded programs and operational systems to administer volunteer recognition activities.
• Serve as the District's liaison for communities by focusing on increasing public understanding and support for the District and communicating Chaffey College's value and impact on the lives of people in our local communities.
• Monitor Foundation assets, fiduciary oversight of trust agreements, gift reception and investment policies.
• Conduct meetings, presentations and special event activities.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations and representatives, department/division staff.
• Prepare proposals, reports, presentation/marketing materials, publications, meeting agendas and schedules.
• Attend various meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.
• Any combination equivalent to a Master's degree and one year of training, internship or leadership experience related to the administrative assignment.
• Three years of successful experience identifying, coordinating, and implementing successful fund-raising programs.
• Three years of directly related and increasingly responsible management-level experience in overseeing foundation administration, and community and alumni partnerships.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability and personality to work collaboratively.
• Experience developing and conducting presentations.
• Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of effective fund development strategies and methods.
  • Community college operations.
  • News media operations.
  • Grant funded program operations.
  • Principles and practices related to fund-raising and effective fundraising methods.
  • Effective marketing and public relations techniques.
  • All components of a diversified funding base.
  • Relevant computer applications and data base programs.

Ability to:

• Raise funds.
• Manage multiple projects while displaying positive, high-energy, "can-do" attitude.
• Maintain a high degree of initiative.
• Establish community networks.
• Develop a variety of marketing materials.
• Develop and present information to individuals and groups.
• Organize and facilitate committees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Establish and meet timelines.
• Travel to various locations.
• Work varied hours.

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth
and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Master's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, or a related management area.
• Significant administrative experience in the areas of leadership, organization, planning, development, staffing, budget management, evaluation, and supervision reasonably related to the specific assignment.

Additional Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Evening and weekend hours are required.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. Our application can be accessed at The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:

Please do not include any additional documents only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified. Please do not submit letters of recommendation or documents that contain your photograph.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Professional Reference List (Include names, current addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses)
• Copy of Transcripts (Transcripts must indicate degree earned/conferred. Photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Transcripts of all degrees applicable to meeting the minimum qualifications for this position must be included. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. Official sealed transcripts will be required upon hire. International transcripts must be transcribed and evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service. Educational requirements must be met on or before the closing date.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, 12-month, management position, Level III, Range 27 of the Management Salary Schedule with starting salary of Step A, $12,226/month. Effective date of employment will be as soon as a successful candidate is selected and a mutually agreed upon date is determined.

Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey College students, employees, partners, contractors, or other members of the Chaffey College community is an essential function of this job.

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE
Health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents; employee life insurance; sick leave; and retirement coverage through the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS).

Completed application and related materials must be submitted no later than the application deadline indicated at the top of this announcement. Failure to submit all required application materials may result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

Submission of application and related materials is the applicant's responsibility. The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for a position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Applicants should promptly notify the Office of Human Resources of any change of address and/or phone number. All application materials are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.

The Selection Process
A screening committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the announcement and reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are held on the Chaffey College campus and are conducted by an Interview Committee. Additional interviews may be required. Reasonable accommodations are provided to persons with disabilities. Should an applicant have a need for an accommodation due to a disability, the applicant should contact the Office of Human Resources. Travel costs related to an interview are borne by the applicant.

About the College

The College
Established in 1883, Chaffey College is one of California's first colleges. Nestled in the foothills
of the San Gabriel Mountains, Chaffey's Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Chino campus locations serve students from throughout the Inland Empire. A fully accredited two-year institution by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Chaffey College offers associate degrees and vocational and transfer programs in a wide variety of subjects. Chaffey College remains committed to its mission of improving the lives of its students, faculty, and staff through education.

District
Serving throughout the diverse Inland Empire, Chaffey College provides services to the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, reaching a population of more than 830,000. The District also recruits from some of the area's top high schools, accepting students from four surrounding districts: Chaffey Joint Union High School, Chino Unified School District, Fontana Unified School District, and the Upland Unified School District.

Curricula
Whether the goal is to transfer to a four-year institution or enter the workforce better prepared, Chaffey College provides its students with the opportunity to take a variety of applicable courses and programs.

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