Foundation Development Assistant

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Foundation Development Assistant. A Foundation Development Assistant performs a variety of clerical and technical duties associated with a college or District-wide foundation office and assists foundation management in the development and coordination of fund raising activities, publicity and marketing activities, donor relations, and event planning.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Monthly Salary: $4,994.19-$6,186.92 * ($59,930.28-$74,243.04 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 accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. 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

Coordinates the details of fund-raising events such as facility accommodations, invitations, letters of solicitation, event programs, and entertainment.

Answers inquiries from the public regarding matters such as college mission and goals, gift giving opportunities, scholarships, and foundation activities and events.

Explains and interprets fundraising compliance and guideline requirements to potential donors and the public.

Prepares materials and disseminates information for foundation activities and events.

Attends foundation activities and events to support and coordinate activities and provide work direction to event staff.

Effectively utilizes computer equipment, specialized software applications, and a variety of standard office machines used for processing the work of a foundation office.

Participates in the design, writing, and layout of bulletins, brochures, and news releases to publicize foundation activities and events.

Contacts potential donors and community groups' representatives to promote foundation activities and events.

Proofreads and edits reports, records, and other data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established guidelines and procedures applicable to a foundation.

Prepares and processes operational documents such as budget transactions, purchase requisitions, contracts, and physical plant work requests for the office.

Receives, records, deposits, and tracks revenues and enters data into donor management computer application such as Donor Perfect.

Verifies and follows-up on deposits, gift requests, matching gift contributors, and credit card charges and provides information to donors and prospective donors as required.

Assists in processing scholarships within the NextGen scholarship management software system by creating student profiles, processing scholarship applications, sending award notices to scholarship recipients, preparing scholarship outcome reports for donors, and providing routine technical assistance and guidance to students regarding the use and navigation of the scholarship management software.

Maintains database files and records to track contributions, maintain accurate mailing lists, and record fund raising events.

Prepares descriptive reports and correspondence related to foundation business and fundraising activities and events.

Provides clerical support for foundation board and committee meetings including preparing materials, agendas, and minutes and making logistical arrangements.

Posts and otherwise updates information on foundation web pages and social media networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Performs related duties as assigned.

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VACANCIES
A vacancy currently exists at Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, 91401. 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 and Experience:
A. An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university preferably including coursework in public relations, business administration, computer applications and office technologies (CAOT), journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field AND one year of paid or volunteer experience with an educational foundation, community involvement, public service, or non-profit group which included participation in fundraising or funds accounting.
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B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND three years of paid or volunteer experience with an educational foundation, community involvement, public service, or non-profit group which included participation in fundraising or funds accounting. College-level coursework in public relations, business administration, computer applications and office technologies (CAOT), journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field is desirable.
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C. Any equivalent combination of A. and B. above.

Special:
A valid Class "C" California driver's license is required.
Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website.

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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=5098&R3=001

Please see our job board for the filing deadline.

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.

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=24&R2=5098&R3=001

Please see our job board for the filing deadline.

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.