Vice President for Advancement
Company: Odessa College
Location: Odessa
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
The Aspen Institute's Community College Excellence Program, the
nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance
among America's community colleges, awarded Odessa College its
Aspen Prize Rising Star Award in 2017 and 2019, ranking Odessa
College among the top five in the nation for improving and
advancing student achievement out of 1100 eligible institutions.
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Odessa College has transformed its culture around how college
employees feel toward students, toward each other, toward their
jobs and toward their participation in the life and vision of a
college whose main goal is to be the best in the nation at
improving student outcomes. Employees at Odessa College have truly
embraced what it means to be "All In." Establishing that shared
understanding that student success and year-on-year progress toward
improving such success is felt as a personal achievement by every
employee. -
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The Vice President for Advancement, Business and Government
Relations plays a critical role in advancing the college's mission
by leading all development efforts by OC and the OC Foundation
Board. As well as developing and maintaining strategic partnerships
with business, community, and government leaders throughout the
Permian Basin. Reporting directly to the College President, the
Vice President for Advancement, Business and Government Relations
ensures that key business, community, and government partnerships
are maintained and included in relevant strategic initiatives.
Specific Position Duties Provide leadership and oversight for the
resource development activities of the College. -
Provide leadership, supervise, and coordinate fundraising
activities of the College, and the OC Foundation, including donor
recognition activities, naming opportunities and gift
acknowledgments. -
Supervises and leads annual giving campaigns benefiting the College
and Community. -
Establish and cultivate key relationships with business, community,
and government leaders. -
Develop and execute a comprehensive and proactive business,
community, and government relations strategy that advances the
college's vision and strategic priorities. -
Provide consistent representation of the college at business,
community, and government meetings and events. -
Maintain communication legislative officials and keep the college
up to date with legislative updates and priorities. -
Provide quarterly reports to the college's administrative team,
highlighting key partnerships, communication timelines, and
emerging needs. -
Lead special projects and initiatives on behalf of the College
President. -
Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree;
Demonstrated ability to raise funds through various efforts;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from
varied backgrounds; Strong communication and organizational skills.
Industrious, self-motivated, productive, cooperative personality.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited
institution of higher education in education, leadership, business,
management, or related field. -
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Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with business,
community, and/or government leaders. -
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Demonstrated leadership experience. -
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -
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Ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross functional team
efforts across the college's divisions. Required fields are
indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required
Documents
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764
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