Dean of Advancement

Dean of Advancement

Company:
Shelton State Community College

Job Location:

Category:
Other Deans

Type:
Full-Time

The Dean of Advancement will be responsible for the development of relationships with individual donors, alumni, foundations, corporations, and friends of the College for the purpose of securing major gifts. The Dean is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Advancement and the overall management and efficiency of all personnel and functions.

SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT:

Range of $100,936 - $143,669 based upon the Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule B to be determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant’s placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated in the official job posting.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the Office of Advancement consistent with the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the College
• Architect and lead a comprehensive capital campaign strategy, including campaign case development, prospect pipeline design, leadership volunteer engagement, and multi-year revenue modeling to advance the College’s strategic priorities
• Design, implement, and institutionalize a fully integrated advancement CRM ecosystem, ensuring data integrity, donor lifecycle management, predictive analytics, moves management discipline, and long-term sustainability across development, alumni, and foundation operations
• Build and scale a diversified philanthropic portfolio, expanding major gifts, planned giving, endowed funds, alumni and retiree engagement, and corporate philanthropy through intentional cultivation strategies and structured stewardship frameworks
• Establish a culture of performance accountability within advancement operations, developing metrics, dashboards, gift policies, and campaign governance structures that align fundraising outcomes with institutional enrollment growth and community impact goals
• Serve as the College’s chief philanthropic strategist and ambassador, partnering with executive leadership, foundation board members, corporate leaders, and community stakeholders to position the institution as a premier investment opportunity for transformational giving
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a coordinated and cohesive approach to stakeholder engagement
• Ensure responsible stewardship, transparency, and accountability for philanthropic resources, maintaining compliance with institutional policies, donor intent, and applicable regulations
• Collaborate with and provide support to the Shelton State Community College Foundation, Inc., as directed, in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Board of Trustees’ Policy 213.01, and as specified in the College’s Memorandum of Understanding Between Shelton State Community College Foundation, Inc. and Shelton State Community College
• Supervise the overall operation of the Office of Advancement and provide guidance and direction to the Advancement staff
• Collaborate with appropriate intradepartmental staff for restricted funds projects and media collateral to include but not be limited to the Director of Title III, Institutional Engagement Strategist, and the Office of Business Services accordingly
• Supervise the College’s personnel and processes for grant projects and related budgets
• Develop a deep knowledge base of College programs and funding priorities to create and effectively communicate a powerful case for philanthropic support
• Assist with the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of the advancement programs and activities for the College
• Participate in the development of strategic goals and objectives for College fundraising.
• Identify, develop, and nurture relationships with major donors, influential individuals who may become donors, alumni, foundations, corporations, and other potential funders
• Ensure that the confidentiality and dignity of the donor and donor information is maintained at all times
• Plan and execute special events related to advancement efforts
• Assist with grant development activities as needed
• Assist with alumni events and activities as needed
• When appropriate, represent the College at various external functions. Responsibilities may include making presentations on behalf of the College
• Actively participate in the College’s processes associated with assessment and data-management

Secondary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be an advocate for our students in the context of our mission, vision, values, and our policies and procedures
• Continually evaluate and update advancements in technology as they apply to areas of direct report and functions of the College
• Continually plan and implement staff professional development
• Demonstrate basic customer service skills to include but not be limited to phone etiquette, assistance with problems, service-related follow-up, and caring attitude and disposition
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to include but not be limited to preparing accurate reports from varied information and communicating job-related topics in interpersonal or presentational settings
• Demonstrate the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, loyalty, honesty and integrity
• Develop and manage the budget for assigned areas of responsibility
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other administrative, faculty and staff personnel
• Have high regard for the importance and accuracy of data associated with work-related processes
• Maintain professional expectations with regards to general office management, institutional processes, organizational skills, and demeanor (time-management, proofreading, independent correspondence, customer service, positive attitude, confidentiality, etc.)
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas
• Represent the College in a professional context by serving on related local, state and national committees
• Understand and follow advanced written and verbal instructions to include but not be limited to institutional and divisional policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Use standard office equipment effectively which may be required to complete your responsibilities. Examples include fax machines, scanners, copiers, and calculators
• Use technology effectively for word processing, record-keeping, instructional applications, electronic communication, information, and data management. In addition, be knowledgeable with regards to the College’s student information system and the various ways in which it can enhance the student experience
• Utilize processes that are consistent with expectations associated with our institutional effectiveness efforts
• Work well under pressure and with others to meet deadlines and to facilitate the appropriate flow of information across the institution

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
• Serve on College committees as required
• Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence and training activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Education, Higher Education, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Five (5) years of fundraising experience
• Five (5) years of supervisory (personnel) experience
• Demonstrated successes and accomplishments in fundraising with completion of capital campaign
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing donor relationships, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors, foundations, and corporate partners
• Demonstrated competence with the Windows operating system and commonly used application software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Experience with budget management
• Experience with program management

Preferred:

• Experience with Banner or related student information system
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or other professional fundraising certification
• Participation in professional advancement, nonprofit leadership, or higher education administration training programs, such as CASE, AFP, or similar professional organizations