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Executive Director of the Grayson College Foundation Denison, TX

Executive Director of the Grayson College Foundation

Full-Time • Denison, TX
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
 Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education.  GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

 Executive Director of the Grayson College Foundation :
Role:
The Executive Director of the Grayson College Foundation leads the organization's fundraising efforts, donor relations, and strategic planning to support student success and institutional goals.

The salary for this position is   $90,453.02 - $135,679.52 per year.

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
  • Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only 
  • Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
  • Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
  • Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
  • Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
  • Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.  
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • 25%  Develops and executes short-term and long-term goals that align with the college's strategic plan for growth and student success and drives a culture of philanthropy throughout the college.
  • 20%  Leads the development staff who work closely with college administration, faculty, and the board of directors of the Grayson College Foundation to manage fundraising efforts and meet development goals.
  • 15%  Establishes and develops new and existing donor relationships to build the donor base, levels of giving, and donor loyalty in support of institutional priorities. Serves as the foundation representative at public events to build community awareness and support for college initiatives.
  • 10%  Oversees the scholarship award process according to established guidelines to ensure accountability and reports the use of donors' funds to the donors.
  • 10%  Manages compliance by ensuring the foundation operates according to established bylaws and adheres to all regulations, reporting, and reord-keeping requirements related to fundraising and scholarship awards.
  • 5%  Develops donor recognition events and other innovative development programs.
  • 5%  Engages and recruits foundation board members and fosters board development through training and activities.
  • 5%  Monitors the strength of investments with financial advisors and foundation board.
  • 5%  Performs other duties as assigned.
Performance Measurements:
  1. Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
  2. Complies with all laws and regulations regarding higher education, charitable contributions, and scholarship distribution.
  3. Achieves annual fundraising goals and devises strategic plans with increasing goals.
  4. Promotes strong management and organizational skills including the ability to adapt to change, sound decision-making, conflict resolution, and accountability.
  5. Promotes positive leadership and goodwill while communicating with donors and potential donors, alumni, community leaders, college administration, staff, and students.
  6. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability.
  7. Maintains and develops a qualified staff sufficient to meet the needs of department operations.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Experience: Five years to ten years of similar or related experience.
  • Education: A Bachelor's degree.
  • Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job and a high level of interpersonal skills is critical to the success of this position. Work frequently involves contacts requiring considerable discussion of problems, material presentations, and resolving issues impacting departments or divisions.
  • Other Skills: Excellent leadership and communication skills.  Strong relationship building and networking skills.
  • Physical Requirements: The work is typically sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. Work will involve the ability to travel as needed to meet with donors and potential donors.
  • Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical offic

                                   **Application is required to be considered for position regardless if resume is submitted.**

This position submission of three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.

If your degree is from a country other than the United States, you must also include an evaluation from a NACES member evaluation agency indicating the U.S. equivalency of your degree. 
 
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW. 
 
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu. 
Compensation: $90,453.03 - $135,679.52 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu. 





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