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Vice President, College Advancement & Executive Director, Lee College Foundation

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Full-Time

Starting salary range is based on the Lee College Executive Salary Scale, E92. Initial salary offer is commensurate with education and related work experience.

Administrative

Resource Development

College Advancement serves the College by promoting an understanding of its people, programs, policies, and needs, resulting in securing adequate public and private support essential to the fulfillment of the College mission. The Vice President provides strategic and operational oversight to the Division of College Advancement, composed of Resource Development, Marketing and Public Affairs, and the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The Vice President also serves as the Executive Director of the Lee College Foundation.


Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Advancement and Strategic Planning

• Develops a comprehensive Institutional Development Plan in concert with the strategic goals of the College.
• Develops an annual budget and recommends fundraising goals linked to the priorities of the division and the College.
• Strengthens the operational role of the Foundation Board and the level of fundraising collaboration among the College leadership teams.
• Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet to represent the division in the development, implementation, and evaluation of institutional plans, goals, and strategies.
• Defines and negotiates partnership agreements that mutually benefit both the College and its partners (e.g., academic, private, or public sector).
• Projects an executive presence and delivers professional presentations to potential donor and partner organizations.
• Maintains an active and engaging presence in the advancement profession to maintain visibility for the College.

• Serves as an ex officio member of the Foundation Board.
• Works closely with the President in all phases of advancement and fundraising leadership activities [including bond issuances, capital campaigns, etc.;].
• Enhances the operations and strengthens productivity in the areas of advancement, annual fund, major gifts, corporate and Foundation relations, planned giving, and alumni relations.
• Develops relationships with key donors and develops strategies that secure major gifts and donations to the College.
• Ensures timely and accurate updates of progress and information are provided to the President and the Foundation Board.
• Creates and executes fundraising plans that utilize best practices for annual, major, and planned gift programs.
• Develops agenda for all Board and committee meetings. Provides draft minutes to Board secretary for review and approval by full Board.
• Facilitates the identification, recruitment, orientation of Board of Director members.
• Facilitates, manages, organizes, and documents work of Foundation committees, including Fundraising, Investment, Nominating, and other Ad Hoc committees. Periodically reviews committee charges and recommends updates as needed.
• Reviews monthly financial reports prepared by Chief Financial Officer’s office.
• Monitors performance of Foundation’s portfolio and allocations to ensure alignment with Investment Committee objectives.
• Oversees and coordinates annual financial audit with CFO’s office and external auditors to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Develops and executes the Foundation’s operational budget, which includes providing Board Members and President with quarterly updates.
• Oversees the technology infrastructure to establish and maintain a Donor and Alumni database, which provides accurate and complete records.

• Identifies and develops corporate and College partnerships for major grant initiatives and campaigns.
• Monitors institutional grant submissions, awards, and compliance.
• Ensures institutional compliance with federal, state, agency, and other applicable governing regulations [with respect to grants].
• Oversees scholarship distribution and other emergency need programs administered by the Office.

• Maintains ongoing support, communications, and the commitment of leaders from all sectors of the community.
• Builds and grows a network model and volunteer structure that supports Alumni engagement to promote the College and enhance the student experience.
• Creates short and long-term strategies aimed at increasing lifelong engagement between Alumni and the College.
• Identifies opportunities to infuse pride in the College brand to create a visible Alumni network.

• Facilitates the planning, implementation, and measurement of a comprehensive marketing plan that supports the College’s Strategic Enrollment Plan.
• Oversees the Lee College brand management to build brand equity and the development of a strategic communications plan.
• Oversees the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan to include news/media relations, marketing communications/publications, special events, and web interactive communications.
• Fosters a culture of quality service to internal customers in the development of marketing materials and College publications.
• Provides consultation to the President and Cabinet on communication and public relations matters.
• Oversees the collection, distribution, and analysis of statistical data to drive performance.

• Staff convenes and facilitates PAC Advisory Council annually to ensure a broad range of the Arts are represented.
• Oversees the development of annual marketing and communications plan to increase awareness of and participation in both College and non-College events.
• Facilitates the development of the annual budget, including expense and revenue.
• Reviews and approves all performance contracts. Conducts community outreach to increase usage of the Performing Arts Center and to diversify types of events and audiences.
• Seeks sponsorships and underwriters for performances that allow the College to reach audiences reflective of those living in the College’s service area.
• Forms partnerships with ISDs, community organizations, etc. to leverage resources resulting in increased Arts education programming and opportunities.

• Participate in civic and industry organizations, including serving on boards, as requested.
• Represent the College at events throughout the College’s service area, state, and nationally.
• Serve as the President’s delegate, as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s (or higher) degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following: institutional advancement, fundraising, or communications and marketing
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Must have experience in senior-level fundraising in college advancement and/or development with verifiable accomplishments in direct solicitation, prospect management, annual giving, major and planned giving management, alumni affairs, comprehensive campaigns and public relations, marketing, and communication
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and the ability to translate the College’s mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
• Demonstrated experience in managing departmental or divisional human, physical, and financial resources
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and in writing) to diverse external and internal stakeholders
• Proven ability to interact positively, effectively, cooperatively, and tactfully with diverse groups, which may include faculty, staff, administrators, the media, business and industry leaders, government officials, and community representatives
• Demonstrated ability to develop external relationships that benefit the institution
• Experience in identifying needs and problems, creating innovative solutions, and managing multiple projects
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, media development, and presentation software applications
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Terminal degree in related field
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

Main Campus - Baytown, TX

12/14/2021

Yes

This position requires applicants to attach the following documents: resume, cover letter, and copies of transcripts for all completed college work. (Official transcripts required upon employment.)

In addition, applicants must include a minimum of three (3) professional references on the online application.

Please do not mail, email, fax, or deliver any documents outside of the electronic application process.