Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive,
two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality
education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through
exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us
accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must
complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the
information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or
determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following:

• Attaching a resume does not
  substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Advancement provides leadership for the College's fundraising and advancement efforts by
developing and implementing strategies to secure philanthropic support. The Director builds and strengthens relationships with donors,
alumni, community and business leaders, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and advance the College's priorities. The position
leads major gifts, planned giving, and other fundraising initiatives that generate support for student scholarships, capital needs, academic
and program support, and other emerging or unbudgeted needs of the College.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in any combination
of:

• Fundraising or advancement (e.g., securing gifts, developing fundraising strategies, managing campaigns, etc.).
• Donor
  relations and community engagement (e.g., developing relationships with donors, alumni, business leaders, foundations, or community
  partners, etc.).
• Development and special events (e.g., planning fundraising events, campaigns, donor activities, or community
  events, etc.).
• Marketing or communications (e.g., promoting programs, developing outreach strategies, managing events, or engaging
  target audiences, etc.).

• Valid driver's license. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Fundraising and Development
(40%)

• Lead fundraising efforts to support the College's needs, including scholarships, programs, capital projects, and
  unbudgeted needs.
• Secure major gifts and other donations with current and prospective donors, and ensure proper stewardship of gifts
  and funded projects.
• Develop and implement fundraising programs, campaigns, and special events to expand philanthropic support and
  meet or exceed annual fundraising goals established by the College President.
• Work with donors and trustees to develop planned
  giving opportunities, including estate and retirement gifts, to provide long-term financial support for the College.

Donor
and Community Engagement (30%)

• Maintain a visible presence throughout the College's service region by promoting the College,
  its programs and accomplishments, and its fundraising priorities, and by representing the College at community and fundraising
  events.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, business and community leaders, trustees, foundations, and other
  supporters to increase awareness of and support for the College.
• Work with the Cleveland State Foundation and its trustees to
  support fundraising the College's fundraising efforts and coordinate Foundation activities in consultation with the College
  President.

Advancement Leadership and Strategic Planning (25%)

• Work with the College President, Vice
  Presidents, and Deans to identify capital needs and establish advancement priorities aligned with the College's mission and strategic
  priorities.
• Collaborate with College leadership and internal and external stakeholders to align advancement efforts with
  institutional priorities and maximize philanthropic opportunities.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Advancement Coordinator
  in support of fundraising, donor relations, special events, and other advancement activities.
• Monitor advancement activities and
  fundraising results and provide regular updates to the College President and appropriate stakeholders.

Non-Essential
Functions (5%)

• The Director of Advancement will be required to meet standards now required or which may be required by TBR
  (Tennessee Board of Regents) and SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• May be required to achieve additional
  skills, knowledge, or credential levels.
• Must attend all college functions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, and manage
  stressful situations.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job
  responsibilities.
• Ability to work with a broad group of individuals both on campus and in the community.
• Proficient oral and
  written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of
  fundraising practices, including major gifts, planned giving, donor relations, and stewardship.
• Ability to develop and implement
  fundraising programs and meet established fundraising goals.
• Ability to build strong relationships with donors, alumni, community
  and business leaders, trustees, and other stakeholders.
• Preferred Experience:
• Higher education fundraising, advancement, or
  development. WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT

Work activities routinely involve the use of standard office equipment, including
computers, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, and other related devices. Employees are expected to perform tasks such as data entry,
document preparation, email communication, and report generation using these tools.

JOB LOCATION
This on-site position is
based in the Advancement Office located in the D.F. Adkisson Administration Building on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College
in Cleveland, Tennessee. The role may involve travel across the college's five-county region, as well as occasional travel to state
meetings, conferences, and professional events. Additional travel within the service region for meetings, outreach, and program-related
activities may also be expected.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

Cleveland State
offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision,
  Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/H.S.A.
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
• Educational
  Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity
  Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
• Fourteen (14) Paid
  Holidays/Year
• Sick and Annual Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants If you
  are interested, click on the link to apply.
  Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by September 30,
  2026
  Cleveland State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin,
  disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations
  and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following link will direct you
to the College's reporting section, where you can find information and resources for submitting reports related to discrimination and other
concerns: How Do I Report

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive,
two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality
education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through
exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us
accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must
complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the
information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or
determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following:

• Attaching a resume does not
  substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Advancement provides leadership for the College's fundraising and advancement efforts by
developing and implementing strategies to secure philanthropic support. The Director builds and strengthens relationships with donors,
alumni, community and business leaders, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and advance the College's priorities. The position
leads major gifts, planned giving, and other fundraising initiatives that generate support for student scholarships, capital needs, academic
and program support, and other emerging or unbudgeted needs of the College.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in any combination
of:

• Fundraising or advancement (e.g., securing gifts, developing fundraising strategies, managing campaigns, etc.).
• Donor
  relations and community engagement (e.g., developing relationships with donors, alumni, business leaders, foundations, or community
  partners, etc.).
• Development and special events (e.g., planning fundraising events, campaigns, donor activities, or community
  events, etc.).
• Marketing or communications (e.g., promoting programs, developing outreach strategies, managing events, or engaging
  target audiences, etc.).

• Valid driver's license. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Fundraising and Development
(40%)

• Lead fundraising efforts to support the College's needs, including scholarships, programs, capital projects, and
  unbudgeted needs.
• Secure major gifts and other donations with current and prospective donors, and ensure proper stewardship of gifts
  and funded projects.
• Develop and implement fundraising programs, campaigns, and special events to expand philanthropic support and
  meet or exceed annual fundraising goals established by the College President.
• Work with donors and trustees to develop planned
  giving opportunities, including estate and retirement gifts, to provide long-term financial support for the College.

Donor
and Community Engagement (30%)

• Maintain a visible presence throughout the College's service region by promoting the College,
  its programs and accomplishments, and its fundraising priorities, and by representing the College at community and fundraising
  events.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, business and community leaders, trustees, foundations, and other
  supporters to increase awareness of and support for the College.
• Work with the Cleveland State Foundation and its trustees to
  support fundraising the College's fundraising efforts and coordinate Foundation activities in consultation with the College
  President.

Advancement Leadership and Strategic Planning (25%)

• Work with the College President, Vice
  Presidents, and Deans to identify capital needs and establish advancement priorities aligned with the College's mission and strategic
  priorities.
• Collaborate with College leadership and internal and external stakeholders to align advancement efforts with
  institutional priorities and maximize philanthropic opportunities.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Advancement Coordinator
  in support of fundraising, donor relations, special events, and other advancement activities.
• Monitor advancement activities and
  fundraising results and provide regular updates to the College President and appropriate stakeholders.

Non-Essential
Functions (5%)

• The Director of Advancement will be required to meet standards now required or which may be required by TBR
  (Tennessee Board of Regents) and SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• May be required to achieve additional
  skills, knowledge, or credential levels.
• Must attend all college functions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, and manage
  stressful situations.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job
  responsibilities.
• Ability to work with a broad group of individuals both on campus and in the community.
• Proficient oral and
  written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of
  fundraising practices, including major gifts, planned giving, donor relations, and stewardship.
• Ability to develop and implement
  fundraising programs and meet established fundraising goals.
• Ability to build strong relationships with donors, alumni, community
  and business leaders, trustees, and other stakeholders.
• Preferred Experience:
• Higher education fundraising, advancement, or
  development. WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT

Work activities routinely involve the use of standard office equipment, including
computers, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, and other related devices. Employees are expected to perform tasks such as data entry,
document preparation, email communication, and report generation using these tools.

JOB LOCATION
This on-site position is
based in the Advancement Office located in the D.F. Adkisson Administration Building on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College
in Cleveland, Tennessee. The role may involve travel across the college's five-county region, as well as occasional travel to state
meetings, conferences, and professional events. Additional travel within the service region for meetings, outreach, and program-related
activities may also be expected.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

Cleveland State
offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision,
  Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/H.S.A.
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
• Educational
  Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity
  Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
• Fourteen (14) Paid
  Holidays/Year
• Sick and Annual Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants If you
  are interested, click on the link to apply.
  Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by September 30,
  2026
  Cleveland State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin,
  disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations
  and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following link will direct you
to the College's reporting section, where you can find information and resources for submitting reports related to discrimination and other
concerns: How Do I Report