Job Description

Job Description

Development Director

Job

ID323182

Location

Mesa Community College

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Hiring Salary Range

$97,533.68

• $126,793.38/annually, DOE
  Grade
  123
  Work Schedule
  Monday
• Friday, 8am
• 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
  

Summer Hours:

Monday

• Thursday, 7am-6pm
  Work Calendar
  12 Months
  Maricopa Summary
  10 Colleges.

Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people—not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community—we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at mesacc/. Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Tfore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at

MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off:

Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time

20 Paid Observed Holidays

Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions

Optional Retirement Plans:

403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)

Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Annual Professional Development Funding

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars

Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter

Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

Pre-Retirement Planning Events

Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary

The College's Chief Development Officer plans, organizes, coordinates and administers fundraising and alumni relations activities for Mesa Community College's Office of Development and Alumni

Engagement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, innovation, student success, and integrity in the performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

35%

• Develops overall planning, organization, administration, and strategy for all fundraising activities, including capital campaigns, major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and grants
  development. Builds, maintains, and manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors.
  35%
• Sets the strategic direction and manages the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement through the establishment of portfolio management while hiring and mentoring team
  members and managing performance metrics.

Provides consultation, coordination, and support for fundraising activities for the college departments and centers. Establishes and manages volunteer and donor relationships, and all other supporters. Participates on college and community committees and task forces and serves as a member of the college's leadership team.

25%

• Develops fundraising advisory groups and volunteer leadership.

Secures ongoing, significant sources of private/unrestricted funds to support the college, students, and programs. Develops procedures related to fundraising for the operations of the college and its departments; develops fundraising alliances and actively drives fundraising goals, strategy, and outcomes. Plans and executes innovative ways of increasing funding from foundations, corporations, private donors, and government agencies using prospect research and data collection techniques.

5%

• Develops and administers department/program budgets and manages special projects related to area of expertise; other duties as assigned, commensurate with grade level.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business administration, communications, or related field and six (6) years of experience in directly related areas such as developing, planning and implementing fundraising/development activities, program coordination and development and that includes two years of management and supervisory experience. OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Master's degree with preference in areas such as Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Communications, or Non-Profit Management and Leadership.

B. Six years of experience in fundraising with demonstrated accomplishments, preferably in a higher education setting.

C. Experience in developing and executing multi-year fundraising plans in collaboration with executive leadership using various tactics and strategies (i.e. major gifts, annual fund, planned

giving , grants, etc.)

D. Experience developing contracts and gift agreements.

E. Experience with fundraising in a complex, multi-unit environment that is supported by a separate 501c3 Foundation, preferably in a higher education setting.

G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: district.maricopa/regulations/admin-regs/section-4/4-14

Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid-

May:

Monday

• Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of

July:

Monday

• Thursday, 10 hour days
  Position periodically requires evening and weekend hours.

Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor

May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCD location

Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense

MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas