TITLE: DISTRICT COORDINATOR DONOR/ALUMNI AFFAIRS
GRADE: 14
JOB CODE: 0167
FLSA: ADMINISTRATIVE
Job Summary
Designs, develops, coordinates and implements donor, alumni and community recognition events and programs for the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor Community Affairs and Student Development, and District Director Development for the purpose of identifying, cultivating, and recognizing former students, community members, corporations, foundations and associations to encourage their financial and non-financial support of the district and its colleges.
Scope
This position works in the area of Resource Development. Work contacts include Governing Board members, Foundation Directors, Chancellor, Chancellor’s Executive Council, administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni volunteers, community organizations and business organizations. Equipment used includes standard office equipment, tape recorder, 35mm camera and audiovisual equipment.
Supervision Received
This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine matters and specific instructions regarding non-routine matters.
Supervision Exercised
Provides work direction to assigned staff, students and
volunteers.
Representative Duties
Designs and coordinates donor recognition and other special
events for the District Resource Development Department; develops relationships
with external partners such as the Chancellor’s Advisory Council, the Maricopa
Community Colleges Foundations, corporate partners, charitable foundations
including, individual donors and volunteers, to promote community and corporate
support for college programs; designs and coordinates the implementation of
strategies for identification and location of alumni/community resources;
coordinates the specialized communications programs for district donors, alumni
and community members; coordinates special events for alumni participation;
designs and prepares reports and recommendations for current and prospective
events and official functions that enhance the mission of the district and its
colleges; develops content and writes internal/external communication with
alumni, donor, and volunteer constituencies; advises district personnel in
planning, marketing and promotion of special events; researches market and
develops sources of supply for promotional and recognition material; negotiates
price and assesses savings in terms of cost, product suitability and need for
promotional materials; develops and maintains district special events budget;
advises and mentors student interns; develops and maintains a district master
calendar; performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: donor and volunteer relations and recognition
strategies, communications, marketing, public relations and event planning
practices and techniques; public relations philosophy, community relations, and
activities of community colleges.
Ability to: work independently; develop, coordinate, and
evaluate complex projects and activities; coordinate all aspects of
communication for the projects or events; establish appropriate reporting
systems; develop and implement donor/alumni relations programs; provide work
direction to assigned staff; use computer databases; meet deadlines; develop
budgets; motivate and work effectively with volunteers; communicate effectively
orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships in the
course of performing assigned duties;
Training and Experience
Any combination of education, training, and experience that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
An example of this would be a college degree and/or experience in public
relations, journalism or marketing.
Special Conditions of Employment
Position may require evenings and weekends. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.
This class specification is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that
may be assigned. It does not imply that
all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it
necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.