DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/CAMPAIGNS – Job #2719

Pensacola State College

Pensacola State College is located on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Pensacola State College is one of 28 public colleges in the Florida College System committed to affordable, open access to educational opportunities. The College offers baccalaureate and associate degrees, career oriented certificates, developmental education, adult education, GED preparation, and standard high school diplomas.

The Human Resources Office is accepting applications for the following administrative position in the Pensacola State College Foundation:  

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/CAMPAIGNS – JOB #2719

The Director of Development/Campaigns position is a full-time administrative position. The Director of Development/Campaigns will develop and execute effective fundraising and engagement strategies to create meaningful relationships with internal and external donors and supporters who wish to contribute to the success of Pensacola State College; be responsible for major gift fundraising and corporate sponsorships; and develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Pensacola State College Foundation. Additionally, the Director will lead engagement activities of the Foundation with respect to all donor levels, writes proposals and grants that culminate in the awarding of major gifts annually, and ensure a strategic donor relations plan is executed successfully. This position requires availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends, holidays, and limited travel.  This position reports to the Executive Director, Institutional Development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in a related area of specialization and four years of fundraising/development experience; two years of supervisory experience, and two years of experience in major gift fundraising. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.  Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position.  A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in higher education fundraising, strategic planning experience, and experience with constituent relationship management software system (Raiser’s Edge preferred).

SALARY RANGE:  $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 (Depending on the qualifications, the salary is negotiable.)

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:  Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume’ to supplement the online application.  If veteran’s preference is claimed, a copy of the DD-214 must be submitted.  Supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application.  If you have any questions about this process contact Tanesha McCreary via email at tmccreary@pensacolastate.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin October 22, 2019. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by October 21, 2019.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.

AN EQUAL ACCESS/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For each position you will need to fill out an Information form and an Applicant Pool Authorization form, both of which are included in the Employment Application below. Full instructions can be found in the application at the weblink listed below:

http://www.pensacolastate.edu/employment

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