Director of Advancement, Engagement Opportunities at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California

Job Description:

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Location:Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:Director of Advancement, Engagement Opportunities
Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

This full-time position supports Claremont McKenna College's Advancement Office in the engagement of key volunteers and leaders from the alumni and parent communities. The Director will help organize engagement opportunities and will promote the importance of contributing time, talent, treasure, and ties with external constituencies. The Director aims to align all volunteer and leadership opportunities within the broad scope of strategic priorities in the Advancement Office.

The Director will primarily focus on the eleven research institutes and centers, managing the vetting and recruitment of new candidates for Board membership, organizing annual solicitations for the respective Boards of Advisors, stewarding and cultivating Board members, and collaborating on special fundraising projects with Advancement colleagues, faculty directors, and academic leadership. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives and will work together with the other members of the Advancement team to provide a comprehensive support strategy to the research institutes.

The Director will also be responsible for creating and executing a strategic vision for a broader set of volunteer opportunities, emanating from various CMC departments, under one strategic vision. The Director will partner with various stakeholders to outline a mission and purpose for each volunteer role and will help model a management plan to ensure a successful volunteer experience. The Director will be immersed with key volunteer efforts in Advancement, including the Claremont McKenna College Alumni Association, the Parent Network Board, fundraising volunteers, reunion committees, etc. They will further seek to engage with institutional partners for collaboration on efforts like Admission alumni interviewers, mentorship programs, internship providers, etc.

While the Director of Advancement will report to the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives, they will also work closely with the Associate Vice President of Advancement on strategies related to the broad scope of engagement opportunities. This position will oversee the Coordinator for Institute Advancement and Office of the Vice President for Advancement.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Research Institutes Advancement

• Together with the Office of Institutional Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives (OIP), serve as the primary liaison to the eleven research centers and institute directors, supporting board development and institute-specific fundraising priorities.


• Meet regularly with faculty directors and affiliated staff to ensure that all advisory board members have a meaningful experience, staff advisory board meetings, and attend conferences and events sponsored by the institutes.


• Oversee a portfolio management plan, dispersed across Advancement officers, consisting of institute and center advisory board members and others affiliated with a particular institute. Maintain a personal portfolio of contacts for cultivation.


• In coordination and cooperation with the Leadership and Annual Giving teams, develop and implement an annual plan for soliciting every member of every board for an annual contribution and/or a multi-year contribution corresponding to their respective terms.


• Work closely with the Annual Giving team and institute directors and chairs to plan and successfully execute the annual 1946 Challenge.


• With OIP, partner with the Associate Dean of the Faculty to onboard new faculty directors, participate in external and internal reviews of centers and institutes, and maintain compliance with Board of Trustee RI Policies and Guidelines.


• Oversee institute-specific administrative responsibilities, including gift acknowledgment letters, appointment and resignation letters, pledge intentions, onboarding packets, institute specific fundraising reports, and the collection of annual reports and other publications from institutes.


• Collaborate with Advancement colleagues in Development, Strategic Marketing and Communications, Alumni and Parent Engagement, Events, and Operations to ensure proper support of each institute.

Other Engagement Opportunities

As time allows, the Director will focus on the following engagement activities:

• Create a volunteer management strategic plan and a tracking methodology for all volunteer opportunities. Support organized efforts to engage alumni and parents to align interests with engagement opportunities. Directly conduct outreach and follow up with prospective volunteers.


• Regularly present to frontline Advancement officers about volunteer opportunities. Work with portfolio managers and the Relationship Management team to build pipelines for each role.


• Serve as one of the primary staff supporting the Claremont McKenna Alumni Association. Work closely with the Associate Vice President for Advancement, and the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, to help develop strategic plans for the CMCAA and its committees. Along with other staff, attend meetings for the Board of Directors, the standing Committees, the working Committees, and the Nominating Committee.


• In partnership with the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, organize and manage the annual reunion committees, including directly leading a few of the classes.


• Increasingly collaborate with other associated areas of volunteerism, including the Parent Network Board, Sports Bowl committee, fundraising ambassadors (1946 Challenge), Alumni Interviewers, Mentorship programs, etc. Pursue integration of these efforts across campus.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: B.A. or B.S. degree required. Persuasive development writing and strong analytical organizational skills required. Finalists may be asked to write and submit a typical assignment during the interview process.

EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of leadership experience with excellent project management skills. Related experiences will be considered. Knowledge of selective higher education development activities is preferred.

LICENSES: A valid driver's license is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

• Excellent and demonstrated goal-oriented skills. Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and donor-centered.


• Must be able to work effectively with colleagues and members of the academic community.


• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interface professionally with alumni, parents, administration, faculty, and students.


• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, an ability to work independently with minimal direction, minimal administrative support, and an ability to work well with others. There will be times when multiple projects are due simultaneously.


• Ability to lead and motivate volunteers, develop consensus, and execute on agreed-upon work product.


• Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge software, or experience with similar relational database programs is a plus.

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening work may at times be expected. Travel may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. This is a 12-month position.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is an exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

IPEDS Category Job Code: 13-0000 - Business and Financials Operations Occupations

Physical Requirements: Sedentary (up to 10 lbs.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

SALARY RANGE:

The anticipated salary range is $95,000 - $100,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews this job description on a periodic basis and make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
Employment with the College is "at-will" meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490.  All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.


Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
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