Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development

Position: Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development

Department/Division: Institutional Advancement

Position Open Date: 12-10-2019

Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000

FLSA Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Position Type/Duration: Full Time/Grant funded

Position Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some extended hours and travel may be required)

Voorhees College invites applications for a staff position in division of Institutional Advancement as Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development.
PRESIDENTIAL CHARGE AND SCOPE OF APPOINTMENT
Relationship to College’s Mission and Presidential Focus: The Mission of Voorhees College is to produce highly qualified graduates who coalesce intellect and faith in pursuit of life-long learning, healthy living, the betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God. In accordance with the mission, Dr. W. Franklin Evans, the 9th President of Voorhees College has issued the charge and call to action articulated through the mantra: Begin. Believe. Become. President Evans believes and expects that Voorhees College will be nationally recognized as a premier, comprehensive liberal arts institution focused on student success, excellence and integrity. In this quest, greater emphasis will be placed on high performing learners, highly accomplished faculty and staff, an involved community, and a supportive and dedicated alumni base.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the Division of Institutional Advancement and Development and the work of the offices of Community and Public Relations, Development, WVCD Radio Station, Alumni Relations and Annual Funds, Major and Planned Gifts, and Web-design Management;
• Serves as chief development officer for the College and as member of the President’s Cabinet;
• Serves as staff assistant to the Institutional Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees;
• Assists the President in establishing the Institutional Advancement and fundraising goals of the College in keeping with the larger mission and vision of the institution;
• Provides leadership in organizing and implementing the College’s program of fundraising and friend-raising;
• Develops and implements a plan to secure funding from private foundations, corporations, churches and individuals;
• Prepares of all reports on giving, gifts, donations, and grants received by the College;
• Maintains records concerning prospective sources of gift income, and uses these

records in planning fundraising activities;

• Provides direction for the transmission of current, accurate, and updated information on the College to the general public;
• Insures all gifts received by the College are properly received, recorded, and acknowledged;
• Gives overall guidance and direction to the College’s program of public relations, community engagement; alumni relations, church relations, annual funds, and planned giving;
• Assists the President with all activities relating to the College’s participation in the UNCF, Inc.;
• Prepares proposals that assist the President, Trustees and others in cultivating potential donors, securing gifts, and promoting general support for the College;
• Responsible for the compilation, composition, and distribution of publications that assist the College’s overall Institutional Advancement and Development program;
• Supervises the Voorhees College Tiger Portal and Website management for informational purposes, updates, events, and announcements pertaining to student enhancement, community enhancement;
• Assists the President in designing, arranging, implementing, and communicating special events that promote the College’s overall Institutional Advancement and Development program;
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the President.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, business administration, educational leadership or other appropriate field required.
• Terminal degree preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of successful top-level leadership experience in higher education or corporate;
• Five (5) years of experience in a responsible Institutional Advancement, Development, or fundraising position;
• Experience in marketing and public relations;
• Has a proven record of fundraising that is documented;
• Skilled in the use of desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database software;
• Ability to effectively communicate in a highly articulate manner, both orally and in writing;
• Strong interpersonal skills to meet and work with diverse people in various situations;
• Demonstrates initiative to carry out duties and responsibilities with a limitedsupervision;
• Ability to manage, supervise, and evaluate a total program of institutional advancement and development effectively.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until through January 31, 2020.

Please submit an employment application, cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae including names and contact information of three (3) professional references, and official relevant transcript(s) to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year

Experience:

• higher education or corporate leadership: 5 years (Preferred)
• institutional advancement, development, or fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Required travel:

• 50% (Required)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement