Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Operations

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Administrator Range E08

Salary Minimum

$110,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Administrator

Position Summary

The Strategic Initiatives & Operations Team helps to standardize activity within the Foundation, actively pursuing team goals and supporting an uplifting culture. The Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Operations will serve as a key resource and strategic visionary for the Foundation Team and the Executive Director in ensuring high-quality execution of all internal team functions, as outlined in detail in the description below.

The Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Operations will report to the Executive Director. Like all Dallas College Foundation employees, this individual is a keeper of the Dallas College Foundation culture of philanthropy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven track record of proactivity and problem-solving.

• Supervisory experience.

• Ability to prioritize and manage many different competing tasks.

• Ability to delegate responsibilities and communicate clearly and effectively across internal and external stakeholders.

• Problem-solving skills and ability to monitor multiple processes for adherence to best practice.

• Works toward meeting and exceeding personal and team goals and metrics.

• Individuals with development experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on the implementation of Dallas College Foundation strategies and priorities, and team management strategy.

• Serves as an important representative of Dallas College Foundation internally and externally.

• Serve as staff liaison and point of contact for the Executive Committee, in conjunction with the Board & Donor Relations Director, and Executive Director as applicable.

• Drive metric and goal establishment for Foundation & individual team members.

• Monitor team and individual professional development growth.

• Lead annual college-wide fundraising/campaign prioritization process.

• Drive culture building within the Dallas College Foundation team.

• Support the Executive Director in advancing Dallas College Foundation priorities and serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director.

• Keeper of Foundation policies and procedures and ensure regular alignment with best practice.

• Project manager and key internal lead on Dallas College Foundation projects and priorities, and team meetings.

• Prioritize the Dallas College Foundation team and College requests for the Executive Director's attention; provide leadership to the Dallas College Foundation team in the Executive Director's absence.

• Manage three (3) FTE employees.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

• Performs other job duties as required.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher and four (4) years of related experience plus experience in areas of responsibility described in this job description, including supervisory experience.

• Must have a valid driver's license for off-site travel.

• Work hours may extend beyond the typical eight hours, Monday-Friday, workday, including weekends and holidays to provide immediate support in exceptional cases.

• Potential for some hybrid work.

• Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications Deadline

May 3, 2024