Director of Constituent Relations and Annual Giving - Elgin Community College : Job Details

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Job no: 495129Position Type: Full-TimeLocation: Elgin, ILExperience Level: Mid-LevelCategories: Institutional Support, Professional/TechnicalRole: Director of Constituent Relations and Annual Giving

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 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 person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued.

Work Schedule:

FT - Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 16, with an annual salary range of $72,417 to $96,556. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

• 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

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grant Funded: No

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification performs work of considerable difficulty in directing constituent relations and annual giving outreach activities. This includes overseeing donor relations and stewardship, annual giving marketing initiatives, and alumni and affinity relations. The role involves managing volunteer committees for alumni, retirees, women's giving, and parents, as well as liaising with event planning committees to oversee planning and logistics for all Advancement/Foundation events.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree required; 5 - 8 years of demonstrated success in alumni/affinity relations, fundraising, direct marketing, sales, donor/customer relations, or a related field preferred, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people, including alumni, foundation board members, vendors, college department directors and staff, and corporate clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an assertive, energetic leader with a high degree of creativity, enthusiasm, initiative and diplomacy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong process/program planning, budgeting and organizational skills. Budget management a strong preference.
• Knowledge of database management required. Knowledge of Salesforce and related applications preferred. Proficient computer skills, including MS Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exhibit the highest level of ethical and professional behavior.
• Experience in motivating and managing steering committees and volunteers.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet goals within deadlines.
• Background in solicitation programs (direct mail, telephone, etc.). Preferred specialized skills include developing and utilizing donor retention, lapsed donor reactivation and new donor acquisition techniques and strategies.
• Experience in the coordination of special events required.
• Early morning, evening and weekend work will be required for meetings, events, and project deadlines.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Master's Degree
• Proactively manage a high-performing team of 1-2 Managers, each with their own portfolios.
• Spearhead marketing and communications for annual giving and alumni/affinity groups, as well as the Foundation.
• Facilitate the identification and conversion of alumni and affinity friends into financial supporters.
• Recruit, train, and motivate alumni/affinity leaders and volunteers.
• Develop and manage an annual calendar of events and activities for alumni and affinity groups.
• Develop strategic and operational plans and budgets for all annual giving and constituent relations programs.
• Maintain required training, licensure and/or certifications.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.

Other Duties:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative conditions.

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 01/14/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 01/22/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate 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.

Advertised: January 14, 2025 Central Standard TimeApplications close: Open until filled