Advancement Associate, Corporate and Community Partnerships

Advancement Associate, Corporate and Community Partnerships Salary: $41,453.00 - $65,495.00 Annually Location: Bradenton Job Type: Department: Foundation Job Number: 202300355 Closing: Continuous Description SCF offers many benefits to our eligible employees from obtaining tuition scholarship for employees and eligible dependents, paid Life Insurance, matching Florida Retirement System (FRS) contribution, complimentary access to Wellness activities, paid sick and vacation time, four-day work week during June and July, paid winter break, access for eligible dependents to our on-campus Collegiate School and many more! Visit our https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details Job Summary The role of the Advancement Associate, Corporate and Community Partnerships is to work collaboratively across all the campuses and departments to optimize corporate and community financial support of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). The Advancement Associate will develop a high-visibility program to formally engage corporations and community members as "partners" of SCF, with the potential to generate financial support and gifts of up to $50,000 for priority needs of the College. The Advancement Associate's primary focus will be on funding for special event sponsorships, endowed and non-endowed scholarships, and unrestricted support. NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and two (2) years of direct interaction with the public, community, corporate contribution program, or sales skills is required. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills in proposal creation. Two years' experience in non-profit or corporate contributions program and/or sales relations preferred. Proven success at raising private funds or proven sales experience(s). Evidence of exceptional entrepreneurial, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills required. Individuals with prior fundraising or proposal creation and writing experience desired. Previous experience in a college/university or not-for-profit setting is desirable. • Supervisory Experience: None Required. • Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. • Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart or schedule form. • Computer Skills: Proficiency in the use of a computer for fundraising (sales or database tracking) software (Raiser's Edge preferred), word processing, databases, EXCEL spreadsheets, e-mail, internet and social media platforms. • Certificates and Licenses: The job requires the employee to be bondable. Valid Florida driver's license. Responsibility for People and Property: This position is responsible for the security of all confidential benefactor and prospect information, as well as honoring donor bill of rights. Responsibility for Communication: • Internal Contacts: This position has routine contact with College administrators, department heads, and students. • External Contacts: This position has frequent contact with benefactors, prospective donors, corporate & community sponsors, volunteers and community leaders, including the Foundation's Board of Directors, and vendors. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and use manual dexterity. The employee is routinely required to walk, reach with hands and arms and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, taste or smell. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Supplemental Information In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations: Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals. Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed: RESPECTFUL Act in a courteous manner Actively listen to gain full understanding Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks" Show empathy and caring RESPONSIVE Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner Take ownership of actions and decisions Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking Answer and return phone calls and emails Use proper communication etiquette Banish the phrase "not my job" Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through ACCURATE Do it right the first time Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others Ask probing questions Use resources effectively and efficiently COLLABORATIVE Participate in teams Develop team skill sets Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents Develop internal and/or external connections Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. To apply and see full details, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6072239 jeid-a3950c1b48d5d343886365ab5fcc4ad0