Annual Giving & Alumni Relations Coordinator

The Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator will work in identifying cultivating and securing annual funds from prospective alumni friends and businesses for programs at Calhoun Community College. In addition to general annual giving and alumni relations efforts Athletics is a defined major focus in all annual giving and alumni relations. The Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator will work closely with the Foundation Director and in conjunction with Calhoun Athletic coaches to coordinate Athletic annual fundraising plans to support the Colleges athletic programs .

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E1 Grade 2: $50680 $68169

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• Online application
• Current rsum
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

1. Identify cultivate solicit and manage a portfolio of annual gifts in support of General Calhoun priorities including athletics.
2. In collaboration with the Foundation Director develop and execute a strategic plan for successfully securing appropriate funding for College priorities.
3. In collaboration with the Foundation Director and coaches develop and execute a strategic plan for successfully securing appropriate funding for athletic programs at the College.
4. Serve as a visible key representative of the Colleges Foundation team.
5. Effectively communicate the merits of Calhoun Community College specifically the Colleges athletic programs to current and potential public and private donors.
6. Maintain and update donor records.
7. Provide regular verbal and written progress reports to Foundation Director.
8. Coordinate gift processing and acknowledgement on a timely basis.
9. Discern when confidentiality in work needs to be maintained and maintain that confidentiality.
10. Perform all duties with professionalism.
11. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

1. A minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required.
2. A minimum of a year of demonstrated fundraising or sales experience is required.
3. Competency in the use of current educational technologies and understanding of basic computer skills and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word Powerpoint Excel etc.) isrequired.

1. Strong written and verbal communications skills which include effective and persuasive writing public speaking and exceptional interpersonal skills.
2. The ability to successfully manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
3. Professional demeanor.
4. A high level of initiative and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
5. Superior organizational and customer service skills.
6. The ability to work with a team or independently.
7. Experience in fundraising in a collegiate or other educational environment including athletics.
8. Knowledge of and demonstrated use of a customer relationship management system(CRM) or donor management software including prioritizing prospects tracking prospecting activity number of phone calls emails and face to face visits.
9. Be highly motivated and goal oriented possessing prospecting abilities to actively develop pipeline of prospects/donors and have the ability to build cultivate and maintain both internal and external relationships.
10. Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.
11. Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
12. Knowledge of FERPA guidelines.
13. Ability to operate in high pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner.
14. Conscientious care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
15. Sharp attention to detail.
16. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to donor needs.
17. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
18. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
19. Confidence in decisionmaking and communication skills.
20. Ability to make decisions based on correspondence data or other information.
21. Strong utilization of internet searches for information.
22. Strong social media skills highly desired.
23. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
24. Initiative responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
25. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the EVerifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newlyhired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degreegranting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GAby calling (404)or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (). Specific questions regarding Calhouns educational programs admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


P.O. Box 2216
Decatur AL 35609