Louisiana Community & Technical College System
Seeks a dynamic
Vice President of System Advancement
The LCTCS is comprised of thirteen colleges:
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Seven community colleges
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Four technical-community colleges
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Two technical colleges
Within the last few years the LCTCS has raised $40 million in private donations as matching funds for college campus construction projects to meet the extreme workforce needs facing the state of Louisiana. This position provides a unique opportunity for an individual to truly make a difference in the lives of our Louisiana residents.
Vice President of System Advancement
The Vice President of System Advancement serves as a member of the executive team and contributes to the overall success of the LCTCS. This position supervises the advancement and development functions of the LCTCS including development staff and board relations staff in cultivating relationships with external stakeholders for the advancement of the priorities of the LCTCS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTCOMES
The Vice President for System Advancement is responsible for devising strategies, managing staff and administering LCTCS units related to achieving key outcomes and responsibilities that maintain and expand a collaborative system-wide development effort.
Essential Duties
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Engage in advocacy and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders including public officials and staffers; business, industry, higher education, and other state-wide leaders in order to advance the mission, goals and objectives of Louisiana’s community and technical colleges.
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Identify emerging business leadership and industry trends with a special emphasis on developing high value-exchange corporate alliances as well as identify, evaluate, cultivate and solicit large philanthropic commitments to support the mission and goals of the LCTCS.
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Work closely with LCTCS staff, college development directors, foundation members and corporate sponsors to build and expand positive fund raising relationships; review corporate profiles that suggest potential relationships due to common interests.
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Provide leadership and planning for the advocacy program of the system including developing the strategies and engagement activities, communication tactics and written materials that result in effective outreach to opinion leaders and policy makers. Initiate opportunities for faculty, administrators, and deans to interact with corporate and foundation prospects and interpret corporate and foundation interests

to system constituencies.
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Identify strategic initiatives that require the development of external resources for the LCTCS and its colleges and provide leadership in developing strategies to secure those resources.
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Develop a structure that ensures the growth of new college foundations; manages funds for colleges that lack foundations; and provides training and support for all college foundations, board and staff. Maintain a rigorous schedule of contacts with corporate and foundation representatives, creating management plans related to them, compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
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Advise chancellors and technical college directors on foundation board and staff development and fundraising strategies.
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Advise the President on board policy recommendations related to Foundations; develop new board policies as needed for approval by the Board of Supervisors.
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree (or higher) preferred; 10 years of increasingly responsible positions in non-profit/fundraising/higher education; demonstrated fundraising success; demonstrated success working with boards and cultivating relationships with donors; in depth understanding of the community and technical college sector
Personal Qualities: Ability to think critically and analytically; ability to write and communicate effectively, collaborate and create; manage multiple projects and multiple timelines; navigate complex issues and people with a high level of sensitivity and success; passionate about the mission of community colleges; superb planning and facilitation skills; highly adaptable; self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve goals.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Louisiana Driver’s License
Proof of motor vehicle insurance
In accordance with LCTCS Policy #6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. LCTCS participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter that addresses the outlined responsibilities and experience, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of four professional/work-related references to:
Jennifer Aries
The Armistead Group
Jennifer@armisteadforward.com

The application deadline is Friday, January 16, 2015.
For more information about the position and confidential inquiries, please contact:
Jennifer Aries
The Armistead Group
Jennifer@armisteadforward.com
(925) 784-0574