Assistant Director Of Corporate And Foundation Giving

About Roxbury Community College:

Roxbury Community College is an urban, public, 2-year College serving a diverse community, including people of color, recent immigrants, and non-traditional populations. The College's mission is to facilitate student success in achieving educational goals through the delivery of high-quality transfer and career programs. RCC strives to honor traditional commitments and to be responsive to new challenges and insights through workforce training, ESOL, and community education.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Nestled in Boston's historically Black neighborhood of Roxbury, RCC is the only higher education institution in New England to be recognized as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) in 2021 by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Roxbury Community College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: ://www.rcc.mass.ehttpsdu/explore/public-safety/index.html

Job Description:

Title: Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving

Unit: Non-Unit Professional(NUP)

Department: Presidents Office

Reports to: Executive Director of Institutional Advancement & RCC Foundation

Date: May 2, 2024

The Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving reports to the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at Roxbury Community College (RCC). This position is responsible for the identification, development and submission of corporate and private foundation grant funding opportunities that support the mission of the College. The Director provides direct consultation and assistance to RCC administrators, faculty and staff to identify, develop and submit public grant proposals to corporations and private foundations. The Director oversees the corporate/foundation grant annual calendar, works directly with RCC administrators, faculty and staff to ensure accurate and timely post award progress/impact reports, tracks award outcomes and progress against annual fundraising goals and provides information to senior leadership as

General Responsibilities:

• Identify funding opportunities and provide timely information to key personnel regarding funding opportunities.

• Assess the capability to compete for external funding and make recommendations accordingly.

• Write, edit and submit proposals that include needs analysis, goals, objectives, activities, action plans, performance indicators, evaluation strategies, timelines, budget, and supporting data.

• Work closely with faculty and staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals. Organize teams and lead idea generation and proposal submission.

• Lead, monitor and ensure timely mandatory reporting processes for specific grants, including submission of periodic and final reports and renewal applications submitted to funding agencies.

• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff on aspects of grant seeking and proposal development.

• Participate actively in the statewide community college development directors network taking an active role as needed to represent RCC.

• Any other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the institution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education preferred.

• Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to a wide range of audiences.

• Demonstrated experience in foundation grant writing and/or corporate giving.

• Experience building corporate and foundation relationships.

• Ability to develop and maintain cross-functional, collaborative working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff and with academic, administrative, and other functional units on campus.

• Demonstrated experience with statistical software and reporting tools; familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT a plus.

• Ability to handle a diverse set of issues simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines. Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual environment.

• Commitment to the Roxbury Community College mission.

• Valid Massachusetts driver's license

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $95,000- $110,000.00 annually based upon education and experience.

Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include:

• High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)

• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans

• Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account

• Low cost basic and optional life insurance

• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).

• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time

• Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities

• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options

• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities

• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers

• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program

• Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus

• Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops, an eight-minute walk to the campus.

Location: Roxbury campus

Unit Status: Non-Unit Professional

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday

• Friday, schedule to be determined upon hire.

This position will be eligible for a maximum of two days of telework in accordance with the College's Telework Policy.

Expected Start Date: Summer 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at www.rcc.mass.edu/clery.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

• Pre-Employment Requirements:

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

After completing all of the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.

Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.

ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education

• Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education

• Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.