Job Details

APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE

This position is open until filled. Initial round of application review is March 19, 2025. Applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration.

Please note: Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement, are submitted by the filing deadline in order to be given consideration. Please contact the Human Resources staff assigned to this recruitment for any questions.

A completed application will have the following:

• Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application
• References
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts
• Management Equivalency Application (if applicable)

See Application Procedures for more information

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:

• Application Review Deadline: March 19, 2025
• First Round of Interviews: Week of April 21, 2025
• Finalist Interviews: May 2nd, 2025
• Desired Start Date: May 31, 2025

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range:$16,960.00 - $20,615.00 per month (2024/2025 Management Salary Schedule); maximum salary placement of $18,699.00 is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials. An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Superintendent/President of the District and working in collaboration with the SRJC Foundation Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides senior leadership and management of all facets of Foundation operations and its advancement program. The Executive Director is responsible for management of the nonprofit corporation, serves as the senior fundraiser for the Sonoma County Junior College District, and oversees multiple programs to engage donors, alumni and the community. The Executive Director works collaboratively with both internal and external individuals and organizations and is expected to develop a comprehensive fundraising program that encompasses all of the District's campuses and centers.

With current fundraising goals exceeding $6 million annually, this position directs and supervises all Foundation operations including: campaigns, annual giving, planned and deferred giving, corporate and foundation giving, the Foundation's scholarship program, alumni and corporate relations, and special fundraising campaigns and events. In the execution of these responsibilities, the Executive Director also provides broad oversight of volunteer committees of the Foundation, including the Investment Committee.

As a member of the President's Cabinet, the Executive Director supports the leadership and provides oversight of external relations and partnerships to advance the District's mission, strategic initiatives, and governmental policies that impact students and the District. The Executive Director supports strategic partnerships, both public and private, acting as a liaison to reflect the District's priorities and support community engagement. The Executive Director is an employee of the Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt, auxiliary organization of the Sonoma County Junior College District. The Executive Director provides leadership and management of a comprehensive advancement program for the District; hires and supervises management team, classified staff and student employees; and administers an annual budget for all assigned activities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a member of the President's Cabinet and participates in strategic planning, policy formulation, budgetary decisions, and problem solving and offers advice and counsel on the implications of institutional decisions.
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive advancement program that reflects District priorities, including annual giving, transformational and major gifts, planned giving, and special campaigns. Build and maintain relationships with donors, corporate and community partners, alumni, and other stakeholders to secure support for SRJC programs and initiatives.
• Oversee and develop community engagement strategies to strengthen relationships with key partners, foster collaborations, and promote the District's mission within the wider community ensuring alignment with strategic goals and values.
• Serve as key contributor to the legislative strategies with local, state, and federal representatives, representing the objectives and goals of the District in discussions of policy and relaying the District's agenda to maximize diverse funding sources in support of the mission.
• Provide leadership for District relations with community organizations and other local partnerships; maintains contact with corporate, industrial, community, governmental, and educational leaders to advance the mission and strategic initiatives of the District.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions according to established procedures.
• Develop and prepare the budgets for assigned programs and operations; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize expenditures in accordance with established guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and best practices in fundraising, public/government affairs, and institutional investing.
• Higher education systems, including the role of community colleges in advancing student success and workforce development.
• Data analysis and reporting to evaluate and enhance advancement strategies and initiatives.
• Internal Revenue Service statutes, State of California legislation, the California Education Code, and the Brown Act.
• Principles of management and supervision, including budget development and administrative procedures.

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively present and promote the District and the SRJC Foundation by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with donors, corporate and community representatives, District officials, administration, faculty, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Direct the development of a community college foundation and work with the District and the Foundation Board of Directors, committees, volunteers, and staff in establishing and implementing fundraising goals and plans.
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including writing complex proposals and producing written market-orientated materials.
• Effectively review, synthesize, and support the District in implementing and influencing legislative policies that impact community college students.

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; Master's degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Public Service Management, Business, Communications, Organizational Development/Management or related field preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, institutional advancement, or a related field, preferably in higher education. Proven track record of securing major gifts, managing campaigns, and leading successful advancement initiatives. Demonstrated experience working with external relations, such as governmental agencies, foundations, or other educational institutions.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:

• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the Work Experience section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor.
• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
• Current Resume.
• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (all pages) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.
• If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Management Equivalency Application and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

Candidate Accommodations:

• Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):

• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must be fingerprinted in California (no exceptions) and have background clearance (at applicant's expense).
• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only' assignments).
• Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.

VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.

MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.

Non Discrimination

The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)

Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.