College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Institutional Advancement & Strategic Initiatives

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

 • Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission, vision and value statement of the College.

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the College’s Advancement Office including oversight of the operations, budget and systems that support efficient and effective use of resources.

• Design a comprehensive strategy for communicating the value proposition of the College in the community.

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive Continuing Education program.

• Provide strategic guidance and leadership for all annual, campus and capital campaigns as well as special events designed to secure donations, expands community support and builds endowment funding for the college.

• Provide leadership and support for the Foundation Board and all committees of the Board.

• Oversee the Alumni & Ambassador program efforts to continually recruit friends and volunteers who support the mission of the college.

• Collaborate with the Financial Aid Office to administer scholarships funded through individual endowments and/or grants.

• Maintain a positive and productive working relationship with industry partners and businesses.

• Build goodwill in the community, recognize donors and assist the Chancellor in cultivating potential major donors.

• Provide leadership and oversight to secure maximum grant funding to the College through oversight of strong and well written, well placed grants and partnership opportunities.

• Attend and network through a variety of College and community events such as conferences, receptions, cultural events, productions, etc. and engages with civic organizations and professional associations that will advance the college.

• Participate in professional organizations.

• Recommend, monitor, and allocate the division’s budget. Make provisions for obtaining and maintaining equipment needed for effective learning.

• Represent the College and Chancellor in the community.

• Direct projects and assumes other duties as assigned by the Chancellor.

• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.

• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair. Serve on search committees.

• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTCS conference, etc.).

• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.

• Adhere to College and LCTCS policies.

• Embrace college culture.

• Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTCS trainings, etc.).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership, Advancement, Business, Marketing, Human Relations, Communications, Finance or related fields

Required Experience: Experience with Board and donor relations, cultivation, major gift solicitation, on-line giving, grants, and planned giving.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent organization, communication and supervisory skills. Collaborative and team-oriented management style. Strong technology knowledge and skills. Superb project management skills and the ability to work on many fronts simultaneously.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.