00001796 - Vice President of College Advancement

The College Advancement Unit combines the efforts of the Grand Rapids Community College Foundation, Alumni Association, Communications and Grants departments to build stronger relationships with faculty, staff, donors, grantors, alumni, and community friends.  Additionally, the Vice President will assist the college President with engaging the community, developing strategic partnerships, and fostering community connections.  The Vice President of this unit will set strategic direction and provide leadership and vision for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of processes related to communications, public relations, and resource and grant development.

Requisition ID:
Position Number: 00001796
Employee Group:  Professional, Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation:
Benefits: Full-time Part-time Limited Benefits
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to secure grants, corporate, foundation, and personal donations in support of college priorities 

•  Supervise and provide leadership to the Executive Director of the GRCC Foundation

• Supervise and provide leadership to the Director of Grants and Resource Development

• Supervise and provide leadership to the Director of Communications to advance the college’s image and brand

• Responsible for hiring, supervision, and evaluation of direct reports and related personnel within the portfolio of College Advancement

• Develop and support the implementation of an institutional strategic communication, community engagement and institutional advancement plan

• Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership, a philosophy of campus collaboration, a strong team orientation, and active participation in College/Department activities

• Expand the College Advancement operations for increased resource development

• Serve as a member of President’s Executive Team

• Participates in ongoing planning process to implement the annual College wide goals and strategic plan of the College

• Represent the College President in developing and maintaining individual, corporate and community and recipient relations

• Lead staff in goal setting, and review and communicate to staff clear performance expectations

• Provide strategic leadership for the GRCC Alumni Association activities and College Advancement activities

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and enhancement of partnerships and relationships between the College and outside organizations, which result in resources and/or funding for projects/grants

• Responsible for the development of policy, standards, goals, communication, etc. within the College Advancement portfolio 

• Provide oversight for the management and monitor financial resources and related budgets for Communications, Grants, College Advancement, Alumni Association, Foundation, and special projects; i.e., Capital Campaign management including pledge progress and gift and acknowledgement processing

• Provide leadership for college/department fundraising efforts, special events and community projects in collaboration with the GRCC Foundation’s Executive Director

• Cultivation and Orientation of new Foundation Board Members in collaboration with the GRCC Foundation’s Executive Director

• Serve and an executive liaison Executive support to Foundation Board of Trustees

• Provide oversight, support and coordination for college/departmental fundraising efforts, special events and community projects in collaboration with the GRCC Foundation Executive Director

• This role is a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.

• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position

• Performs other related duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

• Master’s degree required

Work Experience

• Six or more year’s related experience is required, including experience with strategic communication, community engagement and resource development

• Experience in higher education, governmental, or not-for-profit is required

• Demonstrated capability in fund development at the major gift level

• Prior supervision and management experience

Skills

• Highly developed management, organizational, administrative, and consulting skills

• Proven group facilitation and presentation skills with ability to project a positive professional image 

• Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with GRCC faculty and staff, community members, and individuals from outside agencies

• Strong planning, organizing, budgeting, and managing skills in a complex work environment and ability to work independently and prioritize work

• Ability to guide strategic visioning and planning process and implement resulting strategic plan

• Proficient use of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as a working knowledge of or a willingness to learn the Campus Wide Information System and other relevant software

• Demonstrated leadership skills 

• Ability to work under pressure while possessing mature judgment and flexibility

• Must use good judgment in handling sensitive, political, or difficult situations

• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities

• High energy level with enthusiasm and passion to help and support the college and the community 

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to cultivate and lead a team

• Demonstrated data analysis and evaluation skills

• Successful experience working with diverse populations

• Commitment to continuous quality improvement at an individual and institutional level

• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, create, and improve process in systems

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Participation in community events/organizations

• Commitment to the Community College mission, vision, values, and ends

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Experience with developing collaborative relationships and partnerships            

Physical Demands

• The position requires long periods of sitting, standing, reading, and writing, listening and speaking. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

Mental Demands

• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing.  Must be able to effectively manage high stress conflict situations with a positive approach.  Team orientation and outstanding work ethic required

Working Conditions

• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website

• This position works independently and with groups. Occasional night and weekend work may be necessary to accomplish objectives.  Some travel is required to participate in professional organizations and conferences