September 24, 2011

Los Angeles City College Foundation / Director of Alumni Relations and Development:

The Los Angeles City College Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation that was established in 1968 to increase the educational opportunities for students of Los Angeles City College by managing existing funds and raising new funds for a broad assortment of academic scholarships and initiatives.

Job Description: The Director of Alumni Relations and Development is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs and projects that engage alumni strategically. The Director will oversee the creation of the Alumni Association and Annual Fund to help provide tangible benefits to alumni, current students and College programs and departments. There are more than 600,000 alumni, 18,000 students, and 400 faculty and staff to solicit for participation in the Annual Fund. As the founding Director of Alumni Relations and Development, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to use his/her entrepreneurial skills to envision and create the first alumni relations and annual fund program in the College's 81-year history. The Director of Alumni Relations and Development is charged with securing commitments from alumni to provide support for current students, faculty and special initiatives; providing professional expertise to volunteers; collaborating with faculty members and various department staff to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation that advance the goals of the institution; working to identify, cultivate, solicit and provide stewardship for alumni giving; and serving as a liaison between the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Foundation and the College. The Director reports to the Executive Director and is a senior member of the Foundation team.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years experience in fundraising, alumni relations, volunteer management, and supervision in a higher education environment is required. Exceptional writing, decision-making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills are mandatory. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning, public speaking and persuasive writing with demonstrated success in reaching fundraising goals and fostering productive relationships with volunteers and developing volunteer leadership. Other necessary skills include: extensive experience with Raiser's Edge or a similar constituent database and the ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and three writing samples in Word or PDF to Silvia Martinez at [email protected] Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, apply by October 31, 2011.