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Salary: $86,840.00 - $98,987.00 Annually
Location : Downtown Center - District Wide, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2602214-000064
Division: FT--President's Office
Departments: FT--President's Office - Community Engagement
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Remote Work Eligible: No
Pay Grade: EX15
Duration/Parameters: Full-time; 12 Months/Year
Position Summary
Position Summary:The Executive Director College Foundation is responsible for advancing philanthropic giving through the Cochise College Foundation and the planning and execution of a fundraising strategy that promotes a positive and persistent public image of the college and foundation.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
Marketing Statement
Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Coordinates and manages fundraising strategies and campaigns through collaboration with college staff, the foundation board of directors, and financial and legal professionals; establishes and cultivates alumni and donor relationships and outreach; manages the foundation audit process; and coordinates Foundation scholarship funding, promotion, applications and awards
Cultivates and manages stewardship of gifts, inspiring loyalty and commitment of stakeholders; raising public awareness through creative, cost-conscious, effective and future focused communications support and fundraising
Coordinates and executes special events that foster a positive image among college stakeholders; assists with outreach activities as directed by administration
Personally solicits funds via face-to-face solicitations, implementing special events, annual campaigns, and any other appropriate fund-raising programs as deemed appropriate
Identifies major prospects and assures appropriate cultivation of planned gift donors in partnership with the college
Identifies the college's audience and determines issues relevant to the institution; monitors public opinion regarding these issues; represents the college and the college foundation at public events
Responds to requests from college departments for alumni outreach, fundraising, and communications strategies; develops and oversees the department's budgets
Evaluates the success of the Foundation on an annual basis and provides recommendation to improve effectiveness of all development efforts
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; master's degree preferred
Five years of fundraising or non-profit management related experience, including two years' leadership/management experience
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used in the planning, development, marketing, and delivery of a major fundraising and resource development program in higher education
Knowledge of leadership techniques, strategic planning, resource allocation, staffing, and supervision
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, donor database management, and board document software
Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques
Knowledge of publishing processes, procedures and techniques
Knowledge of public relations principles, practices and techniques
Skill in public speaking and ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Skill in all facets of public relations activities.
Skill in planning, organizing and coordinating activities and events.
Skill in information research.
Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
Skill in analyzing complex problems, identifying solutions and demonstrating critical thinking
Skill in the ability to prioritize projects and coordinate multiple requests, and adhere to deadlines
Skill preparing, monitoring and administering budgets
Skill in effective supervisory practices and techniques
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, working evenings and weekends may be required.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
Reports To: Executive Dean of Community Engagement
Cochise College is committed to providing a as part of total compensation for our benefit eligible employees.