Foundation Director – State Program Administrator Manager
Full-time, Unlimited Vacancy Notice
Classification: State Program Administrator Manager
Campus: Hutchinson or Willmar (chosen upon hire)
Employment Condition: Full-time, Unlimited
Bargaining Unit: Managerial Plan – 220
Classified Status: Classified
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00AM-4:30PM)
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Wage: $84,063- $121,522/ per year: $40.26-$58.20/ hourly
Anticipated Hiring Wage: $84,063- $104,000 (dependent on experience)
PCN: 00798622
Job Summary
The Foundation Director develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive resource fundraising and community awareness program that supports the mission and strategic goals of Ridgewater College and its Foundation. This role oversees fundraising and resource development operations, supervises Foundation staff, and provides leadership in setting and achieving fundraising goals, including annual, endowment, major, planned, and capital gifts. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, overseeing fund/financial accounting, and facilitating board member recruitment, onboarding, and development. The Director also manages scholarship and other Foundation programs, organizes friend- and fund-raising events, and promotes the Foundation within the community.
Additionally, the Foundation Director is the primary advisor to the Vice President of Enrollment & Advancement and the college President on all Foundation, fundraising, and alumni initiatives. This position involves significant discretion and substantial involvement in the development, interpretation, and implementation of institutional and program policies. The Director interfaces with a broad array of colleagues across the college, System Office, and the general public, serving as a prominent ambassador to generate publicity and cultivate community and corporate partnerships.
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