About ECC: | Elgin Community College serves over 9000 students at every stage of their educational journeys including university transfer programs career and technical education continuing education classes and adult basic education. As a community we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every personstudents staff members faculty members and campus visitorsfeels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the colleges mission and as an employer the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges excellent benefits and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie. |
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Work Schedule: | As required by the department |
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Rate of Pay: | This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 19 with an annual salary range of $116138 to $154851. The salary offer will be based on education and experience in alignment with the Colleges compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable. Benefits: - Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA DCA Commuter)
- Retirement Plans (Pension 457b 403b)
- Time Off with Pay
- Professional Development/Expense
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Banks
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FLSA Status: | Exempt |
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Grant Funded: | No |
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Job Summary: | The Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of the Foundation serves as the senior leader responsible for advancing ECCs mission through comprehensive institutional advancement strategies. This role provides visionary leadership for fundraising alumni relations marketing and community engagement while overseeing the ECC Foundations operations. This position drives strategic initiatives that strengthen philanthropic support enhance the colleges reputation and foster partnerships that expand resources and opportunities for students. |
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Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities: | - Bachelors degree in Business Administration Communications Marketing Education or other relevant area of study.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in fundraising and institutional advancement leadership within higher education or similar mission-driven organizations.
- Proven success in major gift solicitation and capital campaigns including gifts of $100000.
- Expertise in strategic planning board governance and cross-functional leadership.
- Strong understanding of marketing communications and alumni engagement strategies.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage complex budgets and ensure compliance with Foundation governance and higher education standards.
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Desired Knowledge Skills & Abilities: | - Masters degree (MBA MPA Educational Leadership) preferred.
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or similar professional fundraising and advancement credentials preferred.
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Essential Duties: | - Strategic Advancement Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy encompassing fundraising alumni relations marketing and community engagement aligned with ECCs mission and strategic plan.
- Foundation Oversight and Fundraising: Lead the ECC Foundations operations including endowment growth scholarship funding and major gift campaigns. Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of high-capacity donors.
- Campus Partnerships: Partner with ECC leadership trustees faculty and staff to align advancement priorities with academic and student success goals.
- Board Engagement: Provide strategic guidance and support to the Foundation Board of Directors enhancing governance and fundraising capacity.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing advancement team fostering a culture of innovation accountability and excellence.
- Alumni Engagement and Community Partnerships: Develop and implement strategies to strengthen alumni relationships foster volunteer leadership and enhance alumni participation in philanthropic initiatives.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to college policies accreditation standards and advancement best practices by maintaining rigorous oversight of fundraising activities Foundation governance and responsible financial stewardship.
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Other Duties: | Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description. |
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Physical Demands: | Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work. |
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Visual Acuity: | Position requires close visual acuity to perform activities (i.e. preparing/analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes). |
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Work Environment: | Moderate noise |
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Environmental Conditions: | Typical office or administrative conditions |
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Current SSECCA Union Member Information: | The initial posting date for this position is 12/16/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 12/23/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration. |
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: | Elgin Community College does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any member of its community on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex/gender/gender identity age religion disability pregnancy veteran status marital status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in matters of admissions employment or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers. In addition Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices educational opportunities and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Colleges EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. |
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Required Experience:
Chief
About ECC:Elgin Community College serves over 9000 students at every stage of their educational journeys including university transfer programs career and technical education continuing education classes and adult basic education. As a community we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus whe...
About ECC: | Elgin Community College serves over 9000 students at every stage of their educational journeys including university transfer programs career and technical education continuing education classes and adult basic education. As a community we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every personstudents staff members faculty members and campus visitorsfeels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the colleges mission and as an employer the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges excellent benefits and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie. |
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Work Schedule: | As required by the department |
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Rate of Pay: | This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 19 with an annual salary range of $116138 to $154851. The salary offer will be based on education and experience in alignment with the Colleges compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable. Benefits: - Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA DCA Commuter)
- Retirement Plans (Pension 457b 403b)
- Time Off with Pay
- Professional Development/Expense
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Banks
|
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FLSA Status: | Exempt |
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Grant Funded: | No |
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Job Summary: | The Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of the Foundation serves as the senior leader responsible for advancing ECCs mission through comprehensive institutional advancement strategies. This role provides visionary leadership for fundraising alumni relations marketing and community engagement while overseeing the ECC Foundations operations. This position drives strategic initiatives that strengthen philanthropic support enhance the colleges reputation and foster partnerships that expand resources and opportunities for students. |
|---|
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities: | - Bachelors degree in Business Administration Communications Marketing Education or other relevant area of study.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in fundraising and institutional advancement leadership within higher education or similar mission-driven organizations.
- Proven success in major gift solicitation and capital campaigns including gifts of $100000.
- Expertise in strategic planning board governance and cross-functional leadership.
- Strong understanding of marketing communications and alumni engagement strategies.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage complex budgets and ensure compliance with Foundation governance and higher education standards.
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Desired Knowledge Skills & Abilities: | - Masters degree (MBA MPA Educational Leadership) preferred.
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or similar professional fundraising and advancement credentials preferred.
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Essential Duties: | - Strategic Advancement Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy encompassing fundraising alumni relations marketing and community engagement aligned with ECCs mission and strategic plan.
- Foundation Oversight and Fundraising: Lead the ECC Foundations operations including endowment growth scholarship funding and major gift campaigns. Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of high-capacity donors.
- Campus Partnerships: Partner with ECC leadership trustees faculty and staff to align advancement priorities with academic and student success goals.
- Board Engagement: Provide strategic guidance and support to the Foundation Board of Directors enhancing governance and fundraising capacity.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing advancement team fostering a culture of innovation accountability and excellence.
- Alumni Engagement and Community Partnerships: Develop and implement strategies to strengthen alumni relationships foster volunteer leadership and enhance alumni participation in philanthropic initiatives.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to college policies accreditation standards and advancement best practices by maintaining rigorous oversight of fundraising activities Foundation governance and responsible financial stewardship.
|
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Other Duties: | Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description. |
|---|
Physical Demands: | Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work. |
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Visual Acuity: | Position requires close visual acuity to perform activities (i.e. preparing/analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes). |
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Work Environment: | Moderate noise |
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Environmental Conditions: | Typical office or administrative conditions |
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Current SSECCA Union Member Information: | The initial posting date for this position is 12/16/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 12/23/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration. |
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: | Elgin Community College does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any member of its community on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex/gender/gender identity age religion disability pregnancy veteran status marital status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in matters of admissions employment or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers. In addition Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices educational opportunities and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Colleges EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. |
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Required Experience:
Chief
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