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Posting Number CM-POST-000027 Position Title Director, Development and Alumni Relations Division Office of the President Department Foundation Office FTE 100 Term (month/year) 12 Months/Year Primary Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Shift Differential: Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement. Health & Welfare:
The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.
Annual Salary Step Range $155,736.00 - $180,540.00
Position Recruitment Details
Open Date 07/02/2026 Initial Screening Date 08/10/2026 Open Until Filled Yes District Rights
We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Application Procedure
Application Requirements
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.
Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:
A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.
Optional - Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.
Special Note to Applicants
To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.
A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: (909)274-4225. Human Resources e-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.
Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.
Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement.
Foreign Transcripts:
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.
Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.
Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.
Position Description
Position Description
Position Overview
As an auxiliary organization of Mt. San Antonio College, the Foundation partners with the College to advance student success by inspiring philanthropy, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and mobilizing resources that expand educational opportunities. Working in close collaboration with campus leadership, the Foundation engages alumni, businesses, foundations, and community members to invest in scholarships, innovative programs, student support services, and strategic initiatives that strengthen the College and enrich the student experience beyond what public funding alone can provide.
As Mt. SAC advances the bold vision of Mt. SAC 2035, the College's strategic plan, the Foundation is entering an exciting period of growth and momentum. This position serves as a vital link between the Foundation and the College, translating institutional priorities into philanthropic opportunities while building relationships that advance the College's mission. It is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative, strategic, and entrepreneurial fundraising professional to help shape the future of philanthropy at one of the nation's leading community colleges and make a lasting impact on students, the institution, and the communities it serves.
Definition
Under administrative direction, assists in the planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating College development, the College Foundation, and alumni and community programs and activities; coordinates assigned activities with other College divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among College divisions, departments, and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; assists with providing highly responsible and complex professional assistance in areas of expertise.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives administrative direction from the assigned managerial personnel. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned staff. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines.
Class Characteristics
This is a management classification that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized initiatives across the campus with significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibility associated with the work. The incumbent assists with organizing and overseeing day-to-day Foundation team activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support in a variety of areas. This position helps to develop and maintain critical relationships with campus leadership, the Foundation Board of Directors, members of the community, organizations, foundations, and individuals. In this capacity, collaboration with campus marketing efforts and public information resources is critical, as well as overseeing complex budgets, tracking, and reporting requirements.
Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only)
Collaborates in planning, organizing, and executing the work of the Foundation; trains in work procedures and policy; provides policy guidance and interpretation.
Formulates and executes strategic plans for alumni outreach and annual giving programs; to include specific and measurable targets regarding definite fund-raising goals, prospect management, personal contacts, stewardship activities, and solicitations (including the number of personal contacts made per month, quarter, and year; solicitations made per quarter and gifts closed per year to match the annual gift expectation).
Oversees the management of the scholarship program, including strong partnerships with the Scholarship/Financial Aid Office, adhering to compliance practices when establishing criteria, outreach to program representatives for execution, developing communication, and stewardship plan for all scholarship donors and providing guidance to program staff.
Develops and submits grant proposals, working closely with program staff across campus to identify needs and funding opportunities; manages the reporting and supporting documentation requirements for each request.
Establishes and maintains relationships with campus leaders and partners, community representatives, organizations, and foundations to advance the goals and mission of the College.
Provides leadership in the planning and execution of all Foundation events, including coordination with campus leadership and partners, external constituents, and community members.
Manages the Alumni Advisory Committee, a sub-committee of the Mt. SAC Foundation Board of Directors, planning and implementing alumni engagement strategies.
Works directly with Foundation partners and vendors to develop branding and solicitation approaches, including website maintenance and identifying new content for alumni and donor profiles.
Collaborates with division deans and program administrators to help develop strategic partnerships that advance campus initiatives.
Provides assistance to the Mt. SAC Foundation Board of Directors, meetings, community representation, and advancing personal relationships, including individual giving.
Recommends and implements goals, objectives, policies, and procedures following state and federal IRS regulations guiding 501(3) practices.
Develops, prepares, and monitors budgets, coordinates expenditures, analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data, and maximizes financial resources; ensures integrity in fiscal matters related to non-profit accounting, in accordance with established processes, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Participates in monthly meetings with the College President to discuss Foundation priorities, provide updates on fundraising and outreach efforts, and progress toward goals.
Participates in monthly meetings of the College Advancement Team under the purview of the President's Office, responsible for advancing the mission of the College through community engagement, relationship building, fundraising, and grant writing.
Researches and analyzes program data; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports; compiles and submits required documents and reports to official government agencies, implement findings and takes corrective action, as necessary; prepares and presents various reports and other necessary correspondence; supervises the preparation and maintenance of related reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of activities.
Selects, trains, motivates, and directs the assigned department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
Establishes, implements, and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility (DEISAA).
Oversees, leads, and provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups.
Utilizes critical thinking, sound decision-making, and problem-solving skills with tact, confidence, and diplomacy.
Implements, enforces, supports, and abides by federal, state, local policies, Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
Participates on and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and mandated trainings as required.
Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the scope of the position.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Understanding of and commitment to public higher education, in particular the unique role the community college system plays in access to a college education.
Experience in the management of administrative staff as well as the supervision of volunteers for fundraising purposes.
Annual giving operations and a sophisticated understanding of donor retention strategies.
Extensive history of writing successful fundraising appeals to a diverse donor, alumni, and prospect population.
Successful track record building and growing a successful Annual Giving Program and developing and executing creative and targeted alumni/parent/friend engagement strategies.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Understanding of donor-centered fundraising and engagement philosophy.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the scope of responsibility.
Techniques for effectively representing the College in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic, and ethnic groups.
Skills and Abilities
Oversee and address gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility in recruitment and retention of faculty, management, and staff.
Implement, advocate for, and communicate the College's vision and commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
Develop and implement resources and strategies towards the goal of being diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible in academic and work environments.
Exercise critical thinking and sound decision-making through observing, analyzing, inferring, communicating, and problem-solving in challenging situations with ethics, tact, confidence, and diplomacy.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services.
Develop a program budget within state and local constraints.
Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Communicate effectively through various modalities.
Learn and apply emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures; understands scope of authority in making independent decisions.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree, in a related field, or equivalent experience. from a regionally or nationally accredited four-year college or university; and
Three (3) years of direct annual giving experience, preferably at a college or university; and
One (1) year of supervisorial experience.
Pay Grade Eligibility
N/A
Desirable Qualifications
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license is required by time of appointment.
Equivalencies
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.
Working Environment
Working Conditions
Environmental Elements
Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents occasionally work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, inclement weather conditions, confining workspace, chemicals, electrical and/or mechanical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Incumbents may interact with staff, students, and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various College and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.
Mt. SAC Employment Information
Mt. SAC Employment Information
Conditions of Employment
The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College's campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.
Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.
Notice to all prospective employees: The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.
The person holding this position is considered a 'Responsible Employee' under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College's Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.
Mission, Vision, and Equity Statement
Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.
Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.
Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.
Demographics
We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.
The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 74,655 students based on the 2023-2024 academic year.
The student population is as follows:
The current employee population is as follows:
Conflict of Interest
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College's Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).
Inquiries/Contact
Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399
Phone: (909) 274-4225
E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu
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