Director of Foundation

The West Los Angeles College Foundation invites applications for the position of Director of Foundation. The Director of Foundation plans, organizes, implements, and directs a comprehensive fund-raising program at a college or the District Office by identifying and soliciting funds from private individuals, corporations, and foundations and managing the business affairs of the Foundation.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Monthly Salary: $13,630.33 - $16,885.58 monthly ($163,563.96 to $202,626.96 annually).

*Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position

Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.

Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, 19 paid holidays per year, and 24 vacation days per year (may accrue up to 400 hours).  Other paid time off options are also available.

Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.

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TYPICAL DUTIES

Develops and implements a comprehensive fund-raising program with specific long-term and short-term goals and objectives which reflect the college and the Foundation priorities.

Plans and coordinates events aimed at donor prospects including alumni, retired staff and special target groups.

Prepares and manages annual budget for Foundation operations.

Manages the business affairs of the Foundation, including supervising personnel, authorizing financial transactions, executing and administering contracts, and reporting to the Foundation Board of Directors.

Prepares written proposals and reports with recommendations and analyses for the Foundation.

Assures compliance with all federal, state and local laws, relevant contractual obligations, and recognized accounting and reporting standards applicable to fundraising.

Identifies and solicits sources of funding including private individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Develops and implements strategies for volunteer leadership and enhanced community involvement in fund raising activities.

Plans and manages on-going professional development activities for the Foundation Board of Directors.

Designs and writes fund development informational literature.

Assists administrators, Foundation Board of Directors, and other key individuals in planning and managing specific campaign activities.

Develops and maintains systems of prospect management and research, and donor relations.

Recruits, organizes, and directs the efforts of volunteers in fund-raising activities.

Attends and participates in various administrative and committee meetings, workshops, and conferences to gather information and identify Foundation goals.

Represents the Foundation to the external community.

Makes oral presentations as requested.

Performs related duties as assigned.

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VACANCIES

A vacancy currently exists at the West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.

Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in public relations, journalism, communications, or a related field. An advanced degree in one of the aforementioned majors is desirable.

Experience:

Five years of recent, full-time, professional-level experience in managing a multi-faceted fundraising/advancement program. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Experience in marketing and public relations is desirable. Experience with an institution of higher learning or public agency is desirable.

Special:

A valid Class "C" California driver's license must be obtained within 10 days of establishing residency in the State of California.

Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

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HOW TO APPLY

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=24&R2=2106&R3=002. Please see the West Los Angeles College’s website for more information about the Foundation and this position.

For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp.

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SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list.

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ACCOMMODATION

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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CONTACT US

Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu

Phone: (213) 891-2129

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=24&R2=2106&R3=002. Please see the West Los Angeles College’s website for more information about the Foundation and this position.

For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp.