Job Title: Executive Director, MDC Foundation
Location: Wolfson Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1001435
Job Details

Job Family

ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)

Grade

21

Salary

$124,042- $155,052

Department

College President

Reports To

MDC Foundation

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date

June 29, 2021

Job Summary

Serves as Executive Director and directs all activities of the MDC Foundation. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs the strategic direction and operational functions of the MDC Foundation
• Develops initiatives, and directs implementation of fundraising activities to secure major gift funding
• Plans and directs the activities and programs of the annual fund, annual giving, planned giving and alumni relations programs
• Develops and implements all alumni relations activities and related programs
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with the members of the Foundation Board
• Governs the Foundation committees and quarterly meetings and annual meetings as established under the by-laws of the Foundation
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the Foundation
• Leads staff in the design and implementation of focused strategies for increasing private financial support for the Foundation
• Manages the Foundation’s assets and monitors for accurate donor and potential donor records
• Plans, develops and implements the operating plans and division’s budget within fiscal guidelines
• Participates as a member on the College’s management team that works together to integrate educational, fiscal, technological, facilities and personnel planning to ensure achievement of the College’s vision and mission
• Works directly with campaign consultants, Interacts closely with program directors’ to provide leadership and direction consistent with the total gift income strategy plan of the Foundation
• Coordinates the Foundation activities with consultants, volunteer leadership, and external senior executives and external investment firms to achieve the campaign goals
• Identifies, cultivates, and develops potential contributors
• Prepares draft policies, procedures and fundraising progress reports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of successful leadership in an educational or non-profit environment or private enterprise; or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of twelve (12) years of successful leadership in an educational or non-profit environment or private enterprise
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Knowledge of investment principles, procedures, ethics, regulations, and standards as applied to public donations and endowmentsKnowledge and skill in leading, cultivating and securing major giftsKnowledge of fund raising activities and donor recruitmentKnowledge of business and finance principles, systems, procedures, and regulationsKnowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting principles, methods, techniques, and standardsKnowledge of leaders within the communityManagement skills in leading a team in development and coordination of identifying donors for the FoundationSkill in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesSuperior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communitySkill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and proceduresAbility to plan, implement, manage, and modify the financial and administrative operations of a non-profit organizationAbility to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and modify financial programs, informational support systems, and processesAbility to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goalsAbility to speak effectively to employees, faculty, staff and community groupsAbility to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staffAbility to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend assignments

Essential Position

• This function/position has been designated as essential. This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.