St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director

DEPARTMENT: St. Petersburg College Foundation, Inc. (Resource Development)     SITE: EpiCenter

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P        GRADE: C

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assists in planning, supervision and implementation of programs of fundraising and development. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Executive Director in coordinating all departmental activities for development and fund-raising efforts of the Foundation on behalf of St. Petersburg College.
• Helps the Executive Director cultivate donor relationships with individuals/corporations who have an interest in St. Petersburg College.
• Secures donations of cash, real property and planned gifts in support of the college and its programs.
• Acts as a liaison to the Office of Institutional Advancement and the SPC Alumni Association in matters of fundraising related to alumni.
• Acts as a liaison with faculty, administration and staff of the college, as well as with community organizations, involving fund acquisitions.
• Performs public speaking engagements representing the Foundation.
• Develops and maintains appropriate procedures to support departmental activities of the Foundation.
• Supervises departmental personnel in daily operation of the SPC Foundation, Inc. office.
• Conducts benchmarking and evaluations for all fund-raising efforts.
• Assists in budget planning for the department.
• Assists the Executive Director in personnel matters including performance management, benchmarking and evaluation.
• Assists with the development of marketing materials for the Foundation.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Assists the Executive Director and acts in absence of the Executive Director.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four (4) years comparable work experience that includes: proven leadership in a team-oriented environment accustomed to cultivating and maintaining positive relationships; a strong track record in development and fund-raising; experience managing multiple initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of fund-raising techniques in a college setting. Ability to meet and deal with prospective donors – alumni/non-alumni, individual/corporate, staff/civic organizations - in an effective manner. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent presentation skills in group settings. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects. Skill in writing and the use of a personal computer.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     revised: 09/2006