Posting Number:
0000287

Job Title:
DEAN, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT/SMC FOUNDATION

Classification Code (Part-Time):

To be filled out for part-time positions only
No Response

Position Type:
Academic Administrative

Work Hours:


Department:
GOV REL/INST CM

Position Profile
Under the direction of the Senior Director, Government Relations & Institutional Communications, the Dean of Institutional Advancement/SMC Foundation is the lead development officer for Santa Monica Community College District and provides strategic direction and entrepreneurial leadership for the design and execution of comprehensive development plans for the College and its Foundation. As Dean for the Santa Monica College Foundation and primary liaison between the college administration and the SMC Foundation, the Dean is responsible for building and driving development efforts for Santa Monica College and coordinating with management engaged with institutional development, program and capital grants generation, and administration activities. The Dean provides guidance, direction and participation with policy formulation recommendations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Duties:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

- Serves as lead development officer for Santa Monica Community College District;
- Assists the SMC Foundation Board of Directors with development and implementation of goals and objectives, and monitors and evaluates results;
- Collaboratively assesses needs and develops fundraising strategies;
- Manages the SMC Foundation's day-to-day operations, including management of the Foundation budget and allocation of funds;
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements;
- Cultivates key donor relationships including individuals, foundations and corporations and assists in setting fundraising goals and objectives;
- Identifies, recruits, and evaluates Foundation Board Members;
- Meets agreed upon expectations for capital campaigns, naming opportunities, major gifts, corporate sponsorships as well as generating student, faculty, alumni and community support;
- Collaborates with the grant administrator;
- Represents the District at local, state, and national meetings pertaining to institutional advancement;
- Participates in participatory governance and administrative committees as assigned;
- Directly supervises District and Foundation personnel; and
- Performs other related administrative duties, as assigned.

Additional Duties:


Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate for the administrative assignment and management of the program or equivalent. Have one (1) year of educational administrative and leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment and three (3) years of relevant experience related to the assignment. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District to be equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.

- Be able to present at least five examples of successful fundraising, annual giving, and major gifts experience.
- Substantial experience engaging a senior leadership team, managing staff, as well as developing and working with Boards and volunteers, is preferred.
- Evidence of and sensitivity to understanding the socio-economic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college student population, including students with physical and/or learning disabilities is required, as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience
- Experience at an accredited institution of higher education;
- Demonstrated success in establishing capital campaigns, increasing endowments, and planned giving programs;
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing annual fundraising plans that are aligned with the institution's fiscal goals and realities;
- Participation in data-driven program review and institutional planning processes;
- Experience with participatory governance and collaborative institutional planning.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Public relations and team building skills;
- Knowledge of applicable governmental laws and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory laws, rules, and regulations;
- Knowledge of fundraising and foundation management best practices;
- Knowledge of capital campaigns, endowments, and annual and planned giving programs;
- Ability to demonstrate highly developed skills in oral and written communications;
- Ability to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of this position;
- Ability to design, plan, and organize development and other major giving strategies for the District and the Foundation; and,
- Ability to work successfully in an atmosphere of collegial decision-making and participatory governance.

Fringe Benefits:
- 12 month management position
- 24 paid vacation days
- 12 paid ill days
- Fully paid medical, dental and vision care coverage for the employee and dependents
- $50,000 Life insurance for employee
- PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) or STRS (State Teachers Retirement System if pre-qualified).

Selection Process:
The selection process shall include the following steps:
(a) A screening/evaluation committee will review application materials to determine minimum qualifications for the position are met;
(b) A pool of qualifying candidates will be invited to an initial interview with the selection committee at the Santa Monica Community College District's main campus or one of its satellite campuses;
(c) Upon completion of initial interview process, the selection committee will recommend candidates for final interview with the Superintendent/President who will recommend a candidate for appointment by the Board of Trustees.

Applicants will be notified by letter of their status as the committee progresses through the hiring process. Candidates who are selected for a final interview with the Superintendent/President should not expect official notification of the status of candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the Superintendent/President's recommendation.

All travel costs related to an initial interview will be borne by the candidate. Only ½ of the airfare cost to the Superintendent/President's interview will be borne by the college.

The Santa Monica Community College District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer of any candidate and to investigate past employment records.

The Santa Monica Community College District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay filling the position indefinitely if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Accommodation: Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the interview and the selection process by notifying the Office of Human Resources by the deadline date. Candidates may be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made.

For Santa Monica Community College Campuses & Program Sites please go to the website below:
http://www.smc.edu/campusmap/default.htm

For Airport, Hotel and traveling information please go to the Santa Monica Convention and Visitor Bureau website below:
http://www.santamonica.com

Conditions of Employment:
Appointment subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Disclosure
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District.
The District's Board Policy 3120 (EEO) may be accessed at: http://bit.ly/2fmNK9P.

Equivalency Statement:
The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications. For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at http://jobs.smc.edu.

Position Percentage:


Posting Date:


All applications and materials must be received by the Closing Date

Closing Date:
04-17-2017

Required Applicant Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Applicable Transcript 1 - Unofficial copies of all post-secondary educational transcript are required.

Number of reference letters required:
3

Optional Applicant Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:
Accommodation:
Candidates with legally-defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the interview and the selection process by notifying the Office of Human Resources.

Cover letter:
Include why you are interested in the position of DEAN, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT/SMC FOUNDATION.

Please note:
An email notification will be delivered to your reference provider once you have completed your application and attached the required documents (via the online process). The reference provider will then submit their confidential letter of reference via the online confidential portal.

Your application is not considered complete without the submission of the confidential letters of reference through the online system.

It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date.

Salary Range:
$142,045 - $164,669

Pay Philosophy:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment Status:
No Response


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