<p>Job Description: Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement, the Director of Advancement Operations is a key member of the Office of Advancement team and provides oversight of a range of vital management, fiscal, and other fundraising and business functions. These include the effective use of financial information, data analytics, donor and prospect strategies, and Foundation-related resources in support of the college's ambitious fundraising and engagement goals. The Director plans and manages the operations, budgeting and administration for both the Office of Advancement and the STCC Foundation, in close collaboration with the STCC Division of Administration and Finance. In addition, the Director builds and manages annual giving, stewardship, and prospect tracking programs in support of the college's solicitation and stewardship efforts.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Strategizes with the Assistant Vice President of Advancement to manage the Division's budget, including Foundation-approved budget, and oversees all stewardship and administrative processes effectively and efficiently, including staff and college compliance with Chapter 15A, Section 37 of Massachusetts General Laws governing Foundations created for public institutions of higher education; Oversees and manages donor database, ensures data integrity, and leverages data to optimize effectiveness of fundraising efforts;Oversees budget and operating account expenditures; monitors fund stewardship and usage including reports on donor-endowed funds and current restricted gifts;Assists the Office of Advancement in developing and executing personalized stewardship activities; drafts and updates memoranda of understanding (between STCC and STCC Foundation; between the STCC Foundation and donors); coordinates gift acknowledgements and oversight for donor recipient/recognition events;Manages all corporate and Commonwealth matching gift programs; responsible for related documentation reporting and compliance; Manages the scholarship process and ensures timely awarding and disbursement of scholarships for direct Foundation-issued awards;Partners and collaborates with offices and departments across campus to support student scholarship recruitment and awards, program-specific campaigns and fundraisers, and associated reporting of funds;Oversees the financial operations of the STCC Foundation, assures compliance with internal controls, and facilitates a clean and timely annual Foundation audit, with guidance from STCC Finance;Conducts/completes quarterly and year-end budget, fiscal and summary donation reports; develops budget projections and analyses; reports on related fiscal matters and projects;Other duties and special projects as assigned.</p> <p>Requirements: QUALIFICIATIONS:</p> <p>Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience; higher education experience preferred;Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, or evidence of equivalent experience;Experience with business/fiscal operations, including sensitivity with confidential information;Knowledge of gift processing procedures preferred; knowledge of Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge NXT/Awards Management a plus;Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;A limited telework schedule is possible in accordance with college policy. This position requires a commitment to significant time in-person, on campus.</p> <p>EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:</p> <p>Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.</p> <p>Additional Information: Salary: $85,000 - $94,000 Benefits: Yes Union: Non-Unit Professional (NUP) Grant Funded: No Closing Date: Until Filled</p> <p>All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.</p> <p>INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:</p> <p>Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.</p> <p>Application Instructions: All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references.</p> <p>Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.</p> <p>PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:</p> <p>STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.</p> <p>POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:</p> <p>Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.</p> <p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:</p> <p>STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.</p>