New 
Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
 Aug 15, 2025 | |
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Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement Job ID: 321745 Location: Phoenix College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $110,561.00 - $143,729.00/annually, DOE Grade 125 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia. In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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Job Summary The Associate Vice President provides strategic leadership for the College's fundraising, marketing, communications, and community relations efforts. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive development strategy that advances the College's mission and priorities. This position requires a deep passion for both fundraising and alumni relations, as these are central to the College's long-term success and impact. Key responsibilities include leading major gift and campaign initiatives, strengthening alumni engagement, and enhancing the College's presence in the community. The Associate Vice President also serves as a key representative of the College, working in alignment with the Maricopa County Community College District's overall development goals. Essential Functions 30% - Strategy and Leadership Support: Serves as a member of the president's senior leadership team by developing strategies, advising, and providing executive-level support to the college president and senior leaders on issues such as communication, marketing, fundraising, web presence, college reputation, crisis management, and public relations. Develops, manages, and implements strategies and plans related to advancement, marketing, and communications. 25% - Cultivating Donor Support: Fosters a culture of philanthropy and alumni engagement, ensuring fundraising efforts align with the College's goals. Leads the identification of key donors and works closely with the development team to establish strong, sustainable relationships with alumni and donors that leads to growth. Remains current and ensures compliance with district and governmental policies related to assigned areas of oversight. 15% - Communications: Provides strategic leadership and direction for the college's internal and external communications. Develops communication strategies, plans, and messaging for the college president and senior leaders. Ensures college communications align with the college's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. Prepares and recommends communications guidelines and procedures. 10% - Collaboration and Relationships: Serves on, collaborates with, and maintains effective relationships on college and district committees and councils critical to the strategic direction of the college. Develops and maintains liaison and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community partners and others as appropriate to strengthen college communications, marketing, and advancement efforts including alumni engagement and donor relations oversight and cultivation processes in order to maintain, develop, and grow donor base. 10% - Leadership and Supervision: Leads and administers the college's Institutional Advancement and Development offices; develops and guides the implementation of strategic plans, projects, and initiatives within Institutional Advancement and Development offices; develops and reviews budgets and expenditures; identifies resource needs; assesses outcomes and reviews accomplishments; uses data for continuous improvement; supervise, develop, evaluate, and inspire staff and work teams. 5% - Project Management: Directs and coordinates ad hoc initiatives and projects as requested by the president; oversees the recruitment, coordination and staffing of volunteer committees for solicitation projects. 5% - Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment and four (4) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two (2)years of supervisory experience. OR Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment and six (6) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience. OR Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment and eight (8) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience. OR High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience. Desired Qualifications 1. Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the design and implementation of complex development programs, emphasizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewarding of major philanthropic commitments from individuals, corporations, and foundations. 2. Knowledge of the full spectrum of development practices, principles and activities, including solicitations, stewardship, donor recognition administration, working with volunteer committees, and the demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge creatively to specific fund-raising projects. 3. Leadership experience at a community college at the Dean, Director, or higher level providing strategic direction and oversight related to marketing and communication functions. 4. Experience creating executive-level communications that reflect organizational mission, vision, and values, including crisis and politically-sensitive communications 5. Working knowledge of fund-raising software such as Raiser's Edge and customer relationship management systems such as Hubspot. 6. Supervisory experience including direction of personnel and working with volunteers. Special Working Conditions No job description available How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Posting Close Date Apply on or before September 14, 2025 to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321745&PostingSeq=1 jeid-f175bef0ac08914ba199d0c822c4832b | |