POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Executive Director of Resource Development
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Administrative
E
JOB SUMMARY: Plan, direct, and coordinate major grant, corporate, individual, foundation and discretionary
government support for the accomplishment of the District’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values. Direct all
activities related to the generation and stewardship of philanthropic, scholarship and grant support for the El Paso
Community College Foundation, including staff support for Foundation work and Grants Management.
YEARLY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PERCENT OF
TIME
1. Oversee and support District staff in researching and identifying external funding
25%
resources for the District. Provide leadership and facilitate proposal planning,
development, budget negotiations, implementation, administration and compliance
monitoring for the District. Inform College of available programs and funds; provide
assistance regarding policies and procedures and various funding sources which govern
assistance applications and agreements. Assist in the development of grants, monitor
activities and compliance, maintain records and generate reports on the external funding
of the College.
2.
Direct all aspects of a development program for the Grants Management Department and
the College Foundation to include a comprehensive grant strategy and a major gift
program to generate current gifts from corporations, the community, foundations, and
deferred gift commitments from individuals to include major gifts charitable gift
planning, annual giving, and individual giving initiatives.
20%
3.
Provide staff support for the work of the Foundation Board. In collaboration with the
Foundation Board, create and implement a comprehensive donor relations and
stewardship plan, outlining goals, objectives and activities assuring completion of the
plan’s goals and timelines. Identify potential donors consistent with specific resource
requirements of the College. Write grants as appropriate to accomplish College and
Foundation goals.
20%
4.
Coordinate and monitor the activities of the College in identifying students eligible for
scholarships or other assistance provided through the Foundation and making and
administering such awards. Gather and analyze data on applications and awards to
inform Foundation and financial aid strategies and activities.
10%
5.
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate internal and District procedures related to
assigned departments. Ensure that District policies and procedures and other applicable
laws and regulations are used to guide the activities of the department. Assess short and
long-term departmental/district needs; develop strategies and make recommendations
regarding funding sources and allocation of resources for areas of responsibility.
10%
Revised: 7/7/15
Effective: 07/07/10 & 12/01/11
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6.
Develop and execute various special events intended to generate new prospects or
revenue in support of defined priorities. Establish and maintain operational goals, and
define budgetary requirements for each developmental activity or event. Develop,
monitor and manage assigned budgets.
5%
7.
Responsible for personnel management activities for assigned departments. Major
functions include recommendations for employment, promotion, evaluating assigned
personnel and providing guidance and support concerning personal and professional
development.
5%
8.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: President of the College or designee
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental staff assigned.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budget.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Nine (9) years related experience in education, education administration,
marketing, or business.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Comprehensive knowledge of community college administration, fiscal
management, community development techniques and group process skills;
 Comprehensive knowledge of grant development, strategy, implementation and
compliance;
 Comprehensive knowledge of organizing and conducting programs, campaigns and
activities to develop financial support for the College and the Foundation;
 Comprehensive knowledge of non-profit board governance and administrative
support;
 Ability to seek and obtain resources properly and effectively;
 Excellent communication, written and verbal;
 Excellent interpersonal skills;
 Ability to oversee all phases of grant development;
 Ability to meet people easily and to solicit a favorable response;
 Experience making public presentations;
 Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, phone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
Revised: 7/7/15
Effective: 07/07/10 & 12/01/11
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel;
and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational
situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this
Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 7/7/15
Effective: 07/07/10 & 12/01/11
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POSITION TITLE:
Executive Director of Resource Development
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
X
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
X
Hear
Taste
X
X
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS:
None
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
None
X
X
X
X
X
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 7/7/15
Effective: 07/07/10 & 12/01/11
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
Outdoor weather conditions
Peripheral vision
Over 2/3
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 7/7/15
Effective: 07/07/10 & 12/01/11
Date
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