Coordinator, Philanthropy

Description

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Foundation champions philanthropic culture in support of the College of Southern Nevada and community.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the CSN Foundation provides monetary support to the college, its students, and programs.

These contributions help create scholarships, develop programs, build infrastructure, and create a campus community where students, faculty and staff can succeed.

The CSN Foundation seeks an energetic professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence. This position will interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to, all levels of college personnel, students, NSHE Board of Regents members, community leaders and members, members of the business community, members of the CSN Foundation Board of Trustees, and contractors of the CSN Foundation.

The Philanthropy Coordinator performs many non-routine office functions and plays an active role in the coordination and administration of philanthropic events and activities in support of the CSN Foundations mission and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Executive Director’s office.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the CSN Foundation.

The Philanthropy Coordinator is a key member of the Foundation team who are focused on providing our donors with the highest level of service in support of their charitable giving.

This position is also instrumental in student success through philanthropy and working with community stakeholders who join us in our mission and to help make a meaningful difference for the College of Southern Nevada community and our students.

Duties will include but not be limited to :

Acts as the initial point of contact for internal and external constituents on behalf of the Foundation Office. Including, the initial intake of inquiries and routes to appropriate departments / staff for research / resolution as necessary.

Responsible for maintaining all foundation records, both electronic and original documents and ensures accuracy of record keeping both historical and current files.

Performs multifaceted administrative work in a confidential manner in support to the Executive Director. This support includes scheduling and managing of calendars and correspondence, and scheduling meetings with CSN Foundation Board of Trustees, internal and external constituents, prepares correspondence, meeting agendas, recording, preparing, and distributing minutes as needed.

Coordinates all logistical aspects of philanthropic activities, special events, and assists with marketing of events and programs.

This includes review and coordination of budgets for events and special projects by performing duties such as reconciling, monitoring, making, and tracking expenditures and preparing budget status reports.

A consummate team player with a flexible, collaborative, and creative approach who can empower teammates to contribute their best.

Successfully complete projects in a detailed-oriented manner and meet established timelines.

Commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and emotional intelligence.

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to CSN and CSN Foundation missions.

Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field from a regionally accredited college / university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

3 years of Philanthropy, Donor Services, or related professional experience.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of all community college students and employees.

Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate the CSN and CSN Foundation missions with stakeholders in person, by phone and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of Nonprofit experience.

1 year of administrative experience.

Familiarity and experience working with various social media platforms.

Previous experience event planning and / or coordination.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Exceptional organizational skills.

Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Ability to always maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Skill in building and maintaining spreadsheets.

Ability to compile and consolidate information.

Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Knowledge of Nevada Open Meeting Law.

Knowledge and proficiency in basic web management and social media platforms.

Independent decision-making.

Knowledge of expenditures.

Ability to work with people and coordinate document requests.

Make decisions and take actions independently for a variety of diverse situations.

Show a high degree of creativity and initiative.

Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values).

Salary information

Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $68,063

This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application :

• Resume / CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc.

If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.

The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions.

Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review.

In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11 : 59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.

The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.

S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.