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DEPARTMENT:

Foundation

EMPLOYMENT
TYPE:

Professional 10. Salary depends on education and experience. Full-time, 12-mos., benefit eligible.

FLSA:

Exempt

SUMMARY
The Assistant Director
directs annual events, foundation projects, and Alumni and Friends council and organization. In addition, this position assists the
Foundation Executive Director with fundraising activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directs and manages the promotion, development and organization of Foundation events to support the mission of the Foundation.
• Pursues corporate support and in-kind donations for Foundation events and projects.
• Directs and manages the Alumni and
  Friends Council and Association to realize membership growth and meaningful initiatives and activities that connect members to FVCC.
• Acts a liaison between donors, alumni and friends of the college. Fosters cooperative relationships with public, community groups and
  other external agencies to enhance and promote the College.
• Prepares marketing and communications materials for the Foundation in
  collaboration with the Marketing and Communications department.
• Assists with the management of the Foundation Board and
  committees.
• Serves as an ambassador for the College, fosters cooperative relationships with media, community groups, business and
  industry, and other external partners to enhance and promote the College.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in applicable
  areas to help build strategic initiatives.
• Participates actively and with initiative in continuous improvement efforts to provide
  efficient and quality Foundation services
• Promotes, encourages, and executes programs of continuous assessment and benchmarking of
  goals, programs, and services and communicates the results
• Promotes a culture of leadership within a collaborative, team-oriented
  environment; recruits, trains, and may supervise students and volunteers for Foundation events.
• Serves as a member on various
  college committees or teams
• Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
• Attends
  related trainings, workshops, and professional development.
• Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions;
  backfills for staff as needed.
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and
  efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and
  collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Maintains professional ethics and
  confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or
  convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Chief Development Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, marketing, communication, public administration or closely related field AND two years of
  progressively responsible Foundation experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of higher education and work experience in
  foundation business, public relations, marketing, communication, public administration
• Valid Montana driver’s license upon
  employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited
  college or university in a closely related field
• Progressively responsible foundation work experience
• Work experience in
  a higher education or public setting
• Work experience in various technology applications related to fundraising.
• FVCC
  Alumnus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in strategic planning
  for fundraising and foundations.
• Strong skills in internal and external public relations and leadership skills
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative, organizational and
  computer and technology skills
• Ability to direct an organization and/or council
• Demonstrated knowledge of office
  procedures and database management
• Demonstrated project management and event planning skills
• Ability to be bonded and
  maintain bonding during employment
• Ability to recruit and work with community and student volunteers
• Strong time
  management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Ability to work within policies and
  procedures of FVCC.
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the
  college community and community.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to
  follow and issue directions.
• Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal
  skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to
  intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable
  attendance levels.
• Ability to pass a driver’s license records check and maintain current Montana Driver’s License and a clean
  driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to respond in the event of an
  emergency.
• This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary
  of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
  10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at ; paper submission of applications or resume
materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicants
are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating
  how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities;
  and
• A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and,
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR
  Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of
  employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior
  hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), and
• Three professional references, with complete contact
  information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work
  experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers
of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed
on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all
individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law,
physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices
and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as
required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is
available to review at

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:
FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including
the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given
to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in
internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all
information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a
separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at ) and email it
along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to HR@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human
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WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the
Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination
Provision click .