EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & FOUNDATION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & FOUNDATION

Employer

Wilson Community College
902 Herring Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: 252-291-1195

Job Location

Main Campus

Salary/Grade

$59,434 - $88,056 (Based on Education and Experience)

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: Monday, August 14, 2023
Closes: Friday, December 1, 2023

Target Start Date

Monday, January 1, 2024

Expected Work Hours

Full-Time Hours

Reports to

President

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and experience that demonstrates a substantial working knowledge of fundraising and/or marketing, preferably three (3) to five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications

See Minimum Qualifications

Position Description

Under the direction of the President, performs responsible, professional and managerial work for the Foundation, oversees all marketing, and serves as the public information officer for the College.

Essential Duties

Manages the College’s marketing, advertisements, and related contracts.  Manages the College's Foundation by serving as the liaison to the Board of Directors.  Coordinates and implements fundraising programs such as major gifts, annual fund drives, planned giving, capital campaigns, etc.  Manages disbursement of Foundation funds, including scholarships in coordination with the Financial Aid Office and tuition reimbursements.  Develops marketing and promotional materials for the Foundation and the College. Works with investment portfolio manager/organization on management of endowment.  Coordinates marketing and fundraising events and activities.  Serves as the College’s news media and public relations contact.  Writes and submits press releases and public service announcements to appropriate media outlets. Assists with the administration of grants that are received.   Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet.  Serves on institutional committees as appointed.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of PC’s and related software.  College programs and services.  Principles of fundraising.  Federal/State regulations governing non-profits.  Marketing techniques and principles.  Ability to:  Administer and handle the operations of the Foundation.  Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  Develop campaigns to promote public awareness and support for the College and the Foundation.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Foundation Board of Directors, employees, students, the general public, alumni, news media, and civic organizations.  Provide technical leadership in grants administration.  Develop cost-effective publicity campaigns to support college programs.  Write public service announcements and press releases.

How to Apply

A completed application package must be received by Human Resources in order to be considered for this position.  Visit our website at www.wilsoncc.edu.

 

Job Post Contact

Human Resources Office

Wilson Community College

P.O. Box 4305

Wilson, NC  27893

Phone:  (252) 246-1410

Email:  hradmin@wilsoncc.edu