Executive Director, Foundation

external stakeholders to secure and steward resources, strengthen strategic partnerships, and advance the College’s mission and priorities. The position provides executive-level counsel on advancement, organizational, financial, and strategic matters while ensuring the effective leadership and long-term sustainability of the Foundation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Leads the development and execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, corporate partnerships, private contributions, public and private grants, state-funded initiatives, and planned giving, to advance College priorities.
2. Serves as Executive Officer of the Foundation, providing strategic leadership for Board of Director operations, governance, policy development, and long-term strategic planning.
3. Oversees donor cultivation and stewardship programs to promote consistent and meaningful engagement, donor retention, and alignment with donor interests and College priorities.
4. Collaborates with College leadership and campus stakeholders to advance the College’s role as the primary provider of higher education in Seminole County and strengthen institutional and external partnerships.
5. Represents the Foundation and College in a professional and positive manner by demonstrating a commitment to Seminole State’s core values and service standards and effectively communicating the Foundation’s and College’s missions, visions, programs, and services to relevant stakeholders.
6. Coordinates Foundation advancement activities with College Relations, Marketing, and Government relations to strengthen public relations, community engagement, special events, advocacy, and funding initiatives supporting College priorities.
7. Develops and maintains relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, government entities, community organizations, and other external partners to identify funding opportunities and strengthen philanthropic support for the college.
8. Provides oversight for the Foundation’s alumni program to strengthen lifelong engagement and build a robust alumni donor pipeline.
9. Develops and strategically initiates a planned giving program which will supplement and enhance all other fund development programs. Works with community agencies and representatives to encourage, solicit, and recognize bequests, life insurance, annuities, and other appropriate giving instruments.
10. Facilitates continuous development of the Foundation’s Board of Directors through the selection process, orientation, engagement, thoughtful communications, education, committee involvement, and interfaces with College and Foundation personnel, donors, prospects, and legislative officials.
11. Supervises the Grants Office to align philanthropic and grant seeking strategies, maximizing opportunities for the College.
12. Oversees the internal financial control processes and communicates with Foundation auditors, the Foundation Board, and key College officials regarding financial processes and statements to ensure the integrity of the Foundation’s financial reporting
13. Recommends an annual budget for Board of Directors’ approval and prudently manages the Foundation’s resources to achieve or exceed goals while leading strategic planning efforts that support the Foundation’s long-term financial strength and sustainability and position the college for future success.
14. Provides strategic support to the College President in fundraising activities, including prospect research, donor cultivation, appointments, speeches, presentations, and other advancement opportunities.
15. Represents the Foundation and College in the community through professional networks, presentations, civic involvement, and service on local boards and organizations.
16. Builds organizational capacity by recruiting, developing, and supervising Foundation staff. Fosters a culture of continuous learning, mentorship and leadership development to ensure continuity of operations and long-term organizational success.
17. Performs other duties as required or assigned by the President.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
2. Eight (8) years of experience in fundraising, development, public relations or a related area.
3. Experience using donor management or advancement systems, conducting prospect research, and analyzing donor or fundraising data.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
2. Experience working in higher education.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

1. Ability to work collaboratively to advance the mission, goals, and objectives of the College and Foundation in support of its employees and the students we serve.
2. Demonstrated skills in fundraising, planned giving, leadership, interpersonal relations, public relations, computer technology, and financial management.
3. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, make sound business decisions, develop future leaders, and balance short-term operational needs with long-term organizational sustainability.
5. Management style and service orientation consistent with the mission and values of the College and the Foundation.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, College leadership, donors, Board members, and the community.
7. Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, government entities, community organizations, and other external partners.
8. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership for fundraising and advancement initiatives and align philanthropic opportunities with College priorities.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of Foundation governance, Board operations, financial oversight and stewardship.
10. Demonstrated ability to oversee budgets, financial resources, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit processes to support the Foundation’s financial integrity and sustainability.
11. Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and other philanthropic resources.
12. Demonstrated ability to represent the Foundation and College effectively through community involvement, professional networks, presentations, civic activities, and external partnerships.
13. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and supervise staff and foster a culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and organizational development.
14. Willingness to be involved in the communities within the College's service district.
15. Committed to promoting a welcoming environment and sense of belonging.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Works in an office environment.
2. Requires flexible hours, travel, and community presentations.

The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

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Are you a strategic leader ready to make a meaningful impact on students, employees, and the future of higher education?

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking an accomplished leader to join our team and help advance our mission of transforming lives through accessible, high-quality education. At Seminole State, you’ll join a diverse community of faculty and staff committed to collaboration, innovation, and student success.

We offer competitive compensation with a salary range of$127,717–$199,238, with placement within the range based on the candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications.

Our attractive total rewards package includes:

• 37.5-hour work week with flexible work options where applicable and generous paid time off, including holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks
• Health, dental, and life insurance options
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) and other retirement savings options
• Professional development and paid tuition
• Free Raider Fitness Center membership
• Free on-campus parking

Join Seminole State College and bring your leadership, expertise, and passion to an institution where your work can make a lasting impact.

Read More About Pay Benefits and Work ScheduleConditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Floridaat the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

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Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.
• Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.

TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS :

• From the Seminole State College Home page , scroll to the bottom and click on Employment
• Under For Job Seekers, click on Complete or Review an Existing Application
• Select either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account
• Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachments
• Click on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.

Read More About How to ApplyEqual Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

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