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Executive Director, Foundation
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Position Number: 1668936
Location: Chula Vista, CA
Position Type: Deans - Education

Executive Director, Foundation

Southwestern College

Through administrative direction, directs and oversees the functions of the Southwestern College Foundation (Foundation) to support an extraordinary learning experience for Southwestern College students; oversees and manages the activities of the Foundation and the Office of Development; manages the development and implementation of a comprehensive fund development program and plans that include annual giving campaign, corporate and community solicitation program, scholarships, special events, alumni association, public and private grant program, and planned giving program; fosters cooperative working relationships among District divisions, departments, external funder groups and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; and performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in marketing, public relations, business administration, non-profit management, or related field, AND Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management or administrative experience in development or advancement, preferably in an institution of higher education. Master's degree preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with a Board or Foundation; Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).

DISTRICT VALUES: Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Range 43, $10,174.00-$12,367.00 plus $2,000.00 annual stipend for earned Doctorate Degree. Excellent benefits. This position is a classified exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standard Act and California Education Code Section 88020. The employee holding this position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

STARTING DATE: As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All application materials must be received online at https://jobs.swccd.edu by 11:59 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review. Position is open until filled.

FAXED AND E-MAILED MATERIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, HOWEVER, APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE, https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/2899.

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Upon offer of employment, the successful applicant must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline date.

All materials included in your application packet become District property,
will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay or cancel filling this position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.