Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides leadership and strategic direction for the College’s Advancement Office including oversight of the operations, budget and systems that support efficient and effective use of resources.

• Represents the College and Chancellor in the community.

• Designs a comprehensive strategy for communicating the value proposition of the College in the community.

• Develops and oversees a comprehensive Continuing Education program.

• Provides strategic guidance and leadership for all annual, campus and capital campaigns as well as special events designed to secure donations, expands community support and builds endowment funding for the college.

• Provides leadership and support for the Foundation Board and all committees of the Board.

• Oversees the Ambassador program and Alumni Affairs efforts to continually recruit friends and volunteers who support the mission of the college.

• Collaborates with the Financial Aid Office to administer scholarships funded through individual endowments and/or grants.

• Maintains a positive and productive working relationship with industry partners and businesses.

• Builds goodwill in the community, recognizes donors and assists the Chancellor in cultivating potential major donors.

• Provides leadership and oversight to secure maximum grant funding to the College through the submission of strong and well written, well placed grants and partnership opportunities.

• Attends and networks through a variety of College and community events such as conferences, receptions, cultural events, productions, etc. and engages with civic organizations and professional associations that will advance the college.

• Serves as the government relations advisor to the Chancellor.

• Participates in professional organizations.

• Recommends, monitors, and allocates the division’s budget. Makes provisions for obtaining and maintaining equipment needed for effective learning.

• Oversees a comprehensive marketing and communications program.

• Oversees sustained growth of the Enterprise Corporation.

• Directs projects and assumes other duties as assigned by the Chancellor.

Required Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership, Advancement, Business, Marketing, Human Relations, Communications, Finance or related fields

Required Experience: Experience with Board and donor relations, cultivation, major gift solicitation, on-line giving, grants, and planned giving.

Required KSAs:  Excellent organization, communication and supervisory skills. Collaborative and team-oriented management style. Strong technology knowledge and skills. Superb project management skills and the ability to work on many fronts simultaneously.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

About Us (Click here for more information)

Location - Campuses are located in Houma, Schriever and Thibodaux, 50 miles southwest of New Orleans.

Community

The Houma, Schriever, Thibodaux community is famous for its Cajun food, charter boat fishing, swamps, Cajun music and dance halls. Also, it is well known for its birding trails, an exotic wildlife park, museums, Mardi Gras celebrations, medical facilities and more. The area is designated a retirement community and offers diversity and a rich culture. Residents take pride in their properties and that curb appeal adds to the richness of the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The College, which includes all offices under its jurisdiction, reaffirms its policy for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) not to discriminate against or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities, any person, either an employee or a member of the student body, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors in any employment practice, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Contact Us:

hr@fletcher.edu

(985) 448-7901