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Vice President Advancement and External Relations
Job Description
Vice President Advancement and External Relations
Classification Title : Administrator 7
Hire Types Administrator
Division : Branch
Department : Lake Superior College
Unit : Advancement/Foundation
Location : 2101 Trinity Rd Duluth, MN 55811
FLSA : Exempt
Full/Part Time : Full Time
FTE : 1.0
Posting Details
Salary Minimum 91,000
Salary Maximum 127,500
Salary Type : Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan 220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan
Job Description
The Vice President for Advancement and External Relations
1) provides leadership of a strategic outreach team, including leadership of College marketing, which includes the web team; admissions/recruitment; public and media relations and external communications; internal/external branding; and government relations.
(2) Oversees a comprehensive institutional advancement program for the college, including development of private financial support for the college and is the Executive Director of the Lake Superior College Foundation.
This position develops relationships with the external and internal college community and oversees all fundraising, marketing, public relations, and government relations. Works closely with Academic and Student Affairs to develop, implement, evaluate, and enhance recruitment/persistence/retention strategies creating a dynamic and responsive Strategic Enrollment Management Plan focused on the cycle of continuous improvement for recruitment, enrollment, retention, and completion.
The VP acts as a direct spokesperson for the College to the media, the legislature, the public and as a consultant to the President in all matters relating to external and internal communications, public relations, government affairs, and fundraising.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, marketing, public relations, communication, non-profit management, or a related area.
- A specialized and broad knowledge of communications, marketing, media relations, and public relations.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, marketing, or advancement.
- Knowledge of campaign management, annual giving programs, corporate and Foundation relations, alumni affairs.
- Strong oral and written communications skills; ability to write and speak in a persuasive manner.
- Interpersonal communications skills required to work with a wide variety of constituent groups.
- Knowledge of national, regional, and local news media, of the political issues and processes that affect the College and its constituents.
- Experience working with persons from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Master’s degree or higher.
- Leadership experience in higher education, public relations, or non-profit organizations.
- Capital campaign and fundraising experience.
- Ability to lead, organize, and motivate employees and external stakeholders.
- Supervisory/evaluation skills necessary to assign tasks and review and improve performance.
- Experience working with a board of community representatives.
- Organizational and scheduling skills required to supervise the completion of large projects and special events involving large numbers of people, varied resources, and many sources of information. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Knowledge of Minnesota State policies and procedures and sensitivity to educational and social issues that relate to the image of the College, i.e., equity, minority services, academic freedom, taxation, and labor issues.
About
- To learn more about us, please visit our website at http://www.lsc.edu
Benefits Info
State of Minnesota benefits package to include medical and dental. View complete benefit plan at http://www.mn.gov/mmb/segip
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number : F092P
Number of Vacancies : 1
Re-posting No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 08/24/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Accept Applications Yes
Special Instructions Summary
The link to apply for this position is listed at the top of this page. In addition to completing the online application, please attach the following to your application:
- Cover Letter addressing how you meet the responsibilities and qualifications
- Resume
- Marketing Portfolio (optional)
Posting Contact LeAnn Ulvi, HR Specialist, 218-733-1068
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis.
Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact Jestina Vichorek, Executive Human Resources Officer 218-733-7677 (Voice). For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529.
HERC Information Post To HERC | Yes
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