General Summary

The College Advancement Program Manager is a key player for the College Advancement team and is responsible for managing the administrative function for our Campaign Initiatives, Scholarship Application, Review, Award and Scholarship Ceremony process; Working with the Advancement Services Specialist in learning and managing our BlackBaud database and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our data; Assisting with event planning; supporting the Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations in their work with the Alumni Association and the Alumni Association Board; and supporting the College Advancement and Institutional Advancement teams as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Promotes awareness and growth for MCC and the MCC Foundation

In conjunction with the College Advancement team, cultivates and stewards alums, donors, friends, corporate partners, and constituents of the MCC Foundation to create awareness and promote giving
Coordinates and manages marketing materials in consultation with College Advancement and Marketing teams
Coordinates mailings, e-blasts, and social media touch points
Prepares application/materials for any grant application process initiated for use of funds raised, including the faculty and staff Mini-Grants process
Helps to support Foundation initiatives, annual spring fundraiser, Celebrity Forum, and specifically manages the event raffle; and provides input in planning and executing the event
Assists with Advancement Campaigns and Appeals as needed

Coordinates the MCC Foundation Scholarship Program

Assists with managing the annual timeline for scholarship application and selection processes
Revises online applications as needed
Routinely reviews and updates scholarship descriptions
Corresponds with student applicants and faculty/staff regarding the application process and the awards ceremony
In conjunction with the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, plans and executes the annual scholarship ceremony in the fall, including invitations and preparing recipient bios; follow-up with donors, presenters, faculty, staff, students and invited guests; planning of presentations and ceremony logistics including catering and facilities requests
Processes and organizes scholarship payments
Works closely with the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, Financial Aid and Student Accounts Offices to process scholarship payments.

Coordinates Alumni Relations Efforts and Assists with the MCC Alumni Association

Assists with alumni outreach efforts and grows alumni engagement opportunities in conjunction with the MCC Alumni Association
Collaborates with Institutional Advancement Staff to cultivate and engage local businesses support for alumni activities.
Collaborates with Advancement Staff and members of the college community to identify and collect alumni-interest stories, and record alumni-interest stories and related information into database
Assists with MCC Alumni social media pages, including but not limited to, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts
Researches alumni prospects utilizing BlackBaud's Raiser's Edge, Research Point, LightCast, and LinkedIn to generate reports on findings

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required with 2-3 years of experience with scholarship programs, financial management, fundraising and/or grant programs
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office programs essential.
Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the College with a strong understanding and respect for the goals of the Office of College Advancement.
Experience with program, financial and time management skills.
Experience in grant, scholarship and program development, with the willingness to take risks in proposing, developing, and implementing new initiatives.
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, with a familiarity with database, scholarship, and financial software. Raiser's Edge Software experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of social media, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to establish positive public relations and to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to maintain highest ethical standards and levels of confidentiality.
Ability to collaborate with MCC colleagues, as well as colleagues from our partner institutions

General Summary

Essential Job Functions

Promotes awareness and growth for MCC and the MCC Foundation

In conjunction with the College Advancement team, cultivates and stewards alums, donors, friends, corporate partners, and constituents of the MCC Foundation to create awareness and promote giving
Coordinates and manages marketing materials in consultation with College Advancement and Marketing teams
Coordinates mailings, e-blasts, and social media touch points
Prepares application/materials for any grant application process initiated for use of funds raised, including the faculty and staff Mini-Grants process
Helps to support Foundation initiatives, annual spring fundraiser, Celebrity Forum, and specifically manages the event raffle; and provides input in planning and executing the event
Assists with Advancement Campaigns and Appeals as needed

Coordinates the MCC Foundation Scholarship Program

Assists with managing the annual timeline for scholarship application and selection processes
Revises online applications as needed
Routinely reviews and updates scholarship descriptions
Corresponds with student applicants and faculty/staff regarding the application process and the awards ceremony
In conjunction with the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, plans and executes the annual scholarship ceremony in the fall, including invitations and preparing recipient bios; follow-up with donors, presenters, faculty, staff, students and invited guests; planning of presentations and ceremony logistics including catering and facilities requests
Processes and organizes scholarship payments
Works closely with the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, Financial Aid and Student Accounts Offices to process scholarship payments.

Coordinates Alumni Relations Efforts and Assists with the MCC Alumni Association

Assists with alumni outreach efforts and grows alumni engagement opportunities in conjunction with the MCC Alumni Association
Collaborates with Institutional Advancement Staff to cultivate and engage local businesses support for alumni activities.
Collaborates with Advancement Staff and members of the college community to identify and collect alumni-interest stories, and record alumni-interest stories and related information into database
Assists with MCC Alumni social media pages, including but not limited to, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts
Researches alumni prospects utilizing BlackBaud's Raiser's Edge, Research Point, LightCast, and LinkedIn to generate reports on findings

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required with 2-3 years of experience with scholarship programs, financial management, fundraising and/or grant programs
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office programs essential.
Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the College with a strong understanding and respect for the goals of the Office of College Advancement.
Experience with program, financial and time management skills.
Experience in grant, scholarship and program development, with the willingness to take risks in proposing, developing, and implementing new initiatives.
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, with a familiarity with database, scholarship, and financial software. Raiser's Edge Software experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of social media, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to establish positive public relations and to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to maintain highest ethical standards and levels of confidentiality.
Ability to collaborate with MCC colleagues, as well as colleagues from our partner institutions

General Summary

Essential Job Functions

Promotes awareness and growth for MCC and the MCC Foundation

In conjunction with the College Advancement team, cultivates and stewards alums, donors, friends, corporate partners, and constituents of the MCC Foundation to create awareness and promote giving
Coordinates and manages marketing materials in consultation with College Advancement and Marketing teams
Coordinates mailings, e-blasts, and social media touch points
Prepares application/materials for any grant application process initiated for use of funds raised, including the faculty and staff Mini-Grants process
Helps to support Foundation initiatives, annual spring fundraiser, Celebrity Forum, and specifically manages the event raffle; and provides input in planning and executing the event
Assists with Advancement Campaigns and Appeals as needed

Coordinates the MCC Foundation Scholarship Program

Assists with managing the annual timeline for scholarship application and selection processes
Revises online applications as needed
Routinely reviews and updates scholarship descriptions
Corresponds with student applicants and faculty/staff regarding the application process and the awards ceremony
In conjunction with the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, plans and executes the annual scholarship ceremony in the fall, including invitations and preparing recipient bios; follow-up with donors, presenters, faculty, staff, students and invited guests; planning of presentations and ceremony logistics including catering and facilities requests
Processes and organizes scholarship payments
Works closely with the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, Financial Aid and Student Accounts Offices to process scholarship payments.

Coordinates Alumni Relations Efforts and Assists with the MCC Alumni Association

Assists with alumni outreach efforts and grows alumni engagement opportunities in conjunction with the MCC Alumni Association
Collaborates with Institutional Advancement Staff to cultivate and engage local businesses support for alumni activities.
Collaborates with Advancement Staff and members of the college community to identify and collect alumni-interest stories, and record alumni-interest stories and related information into database
Assists with MCC Alumni social media pages, including but not limited to, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts
Researches alumni prospects utilizing BlackBaud's Raiser's Edge, Research Point, LightCast, and LinkedIn to generate reports on findings

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required with 2-3 years of experience with scholarship programs, financial management, fundraising and/or grant programs
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office programs essential.
Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the College with a strong understanding and respect for the goals of the Office of College Advancement.
Experience with program, financial and time management skills.
Experience in grant, scholarship and program development, with the willingness to take risks in proposing, developing, and implementing new initiatives.
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, with a familiarity with database, scholarship, and financial software. Raiser's Edge Software experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of social media, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to establish positive public relations and to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to maintain highest ethical standards and levels of confidentiality.
Ability to collaborate with MCC colleagues, as well as colleagues from our partner institutions

Program Manager, College Advancement

Middlesex Community College

33 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA 01852, USA