Associate Vice President, External Affairs and Advancement

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, Califonia

ID: 7289202 (Ref.No. CM-195-2024)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Posting Details

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Posting Details

Posting Number	CM-195-2024
Posting Title	Associate Vice President, External Affairs and Advancement
Position Title	Associate Vice President, External Affairs and Advancement
Division	Office of the President
Department	Foundation Office
FTE	1.00
Term (month/year)	12 months/year
Primary Work Schedule	Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Shift Differential:	Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.
Health & Welfare:	Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees. The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees. The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services. Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website* for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Annual Salary Step Range	$247,020.00 - $265,692.00

Position Recruitment Details

Open Date	10/22/2024
Initial Screening Date	11/26/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
District Rights	We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Procedure

Application Requirements	First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position: 1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application. 2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience. 3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position. 4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made. 5. Optional – Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.
Special Note to Applicants	To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position. A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: (909)274-4225. Human Resources e-mail: [email protected]. Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents. Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement.
Foreign Transcripts:	Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.
Selection Procedure:	A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview. Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.

Position Description

Position Overview
Definition	Under administrative and general policy direction, provides highly responsible and complex management assistance to the President/Chief Executive Officer and Foundation Board of Directors. Administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates College development, the College Foundation, alumni programs, Marketing and Communication, and Public Affairs. Coordinates and directs College-wide and division activities and operations related to institutional advancement and development, including, but not limited to, the College Foundation, alumni programs and activities, donor relations, fundraising, private and public grants development, communications, marketing, brand management, and community and government relations; assists the President/Chief Executive Officer in executing the long-term vision for the College in collaboration with the Foundation Board of Directors and management staff; provides leadership to College service areas to enable staff to effectively and efficiently maximize available resources; ensures quality services provision to the students and the community; coordinates assigned activities with other College divisions, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among College divisions and various public and private groups; and performs related work as required.
Supervision Received and Exercised	Receives administrative direction from the President/Chief Executive Officer and the College Foundation Board. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Exercises general direction and supervision over management, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.
Class Characteristics	This is an executive management classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all programs, services, and activities related to development, the College Foundation, alumni relations, Marketing and Communication, and Public Affairs, including planning and development and administration of policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the President/Chief Executive Officer in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities and regularly interacts with the President/Chief Executive Officer, Foundation Board of Directors, and division representatives in obtaining and coordinating projects and information. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of assigned programs with those of other programs, departments, divisions, and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing programmatic planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering College goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of education policy and College functions and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas.
Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only)	Provides leadership and direction and assumes full management responsibility for Foundation, alumni programs, services, and activities, as well as Marketing and Communication and Public Affairs. Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates College-wide institutional advancement and development, fundraising, alumni and constituent relations, and funds administration, to ensure operations and services comply with the policies and strategic direction set by the President/Chief Executive Officer, Foundation Board of Directors, and all applicable laws and regulations. Participates in formulation of the College strategic plan and other long-range fundraising, regional advancement, planned giving, and resource plans; exercises leadership in achieving optimal organizational efficiency and effectiveness, including initiatives to improve work processes and enhance systems and staff performance. Provides guidance and direction to management staff to coordinate and direct programs and projects; meets with management staff to identify and resolve organizational and operational problems both within the College Foundation, Marketing and Communication, and Public Affairs; ensures the successful completion of programs and projects. Contributes to the overall quality of the College’s service provision by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and College needs; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change. Plans and evaluates performance of assigned administrators/managers and staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the College’s rules, Human Resources policies, and labor contract provisions. Advises the President/Chief Executive Officer regarding policy issues, programs, and projects to achieve College fundraising, business, and educational needs; advises and assists the President/Chief Executive Officer in identifying, analyzing, and implementing policies, programs, and projects; interprets state and College codes, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance within areas of assigned responsibility; oversees and directs the preparation of Board agenda items directly related to areas of oversight. Manages and participates in the development and administration of assigned program budgets; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary. Contributes to the overall quality of assigned programs’ service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies, procedures, and internal controls to meet legal requirements and College needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change. Develops and manages programs in the areas of major, planned, and annual giving and corporate and other Foundation grants; coordinates Foundation fundraising activities, including donations and appropriate grants in support of the College. Assists and directs administrators and other employees in the solicitation and acceptance of gifts and other contributions; ensures timely acknowledgment of all contributions. Develops and maintains systems for identification of donors and potential donors; maintains liaison with external prospects and donors on an on-going basis. Maintains financial accounting system for Foundation fiscal activities, including accurate records and contributions. Develops, coordinates, and directs the Alumni Association activities and volunteer work. Coordinates the Mt. San Antonio College Scholarship program and oversees acceptance and acknowledgment of scholarship funds. Ensures that federal, state, and other required reports are filed in a timely manner. Oversees publication of Foundation publications, including brochures, annual reports, fundraising materials, and website. Provides periodic fundraising reports of Foundation activities to the Board of Trustees and President/Chief Executive Officer. Maintains, updates, and recommends changes to Board Policies and Administrative Procedures related to scope of responsibilities and facilitates their approval at all stages of the process, including Board approval. Serves as a liaison for the Foundation and Alumni with other agencies; provides responsible staff assistance to the President/Chief Executive Officer; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence as requested. Represents assigned programs to other College departments, divisions, and outside agencies; explains and interprets programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues. Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. Establishes, implements, and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility (DEISAA). Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and mandated trainings as required. Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required. Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect College or program operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required. Implements, enforces, supports, and abides by federal, state, local policies, and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures. Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the President/Chief Executive Officer. Assists with strategic planning in developing and implementing strategies to support and achieve College goals, vision, and institutional effectiveness. Maintains collaboration with other associate vice presidents regarding College-wide matters. Attends weekly President Cabinet meetings, Board meetings, and Board Study Sessions as required. Oversees, leads, and provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups. Utilizes critical thinking, sound decision-making, and problem-solving skills with tact, confidence, and diplomacy. Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the scope of the position.

Qualifications

Knowledge of	Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, antiracist, and accessible academic and work environment. Theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curricula and instruction, student support services, student learning, and student success. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures. Administrative principles and practices, goal setting, strategic planning, monitoring, measuring, and reporting of goals, objectives, and outcomes. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs; principles and practices of public agency administration. Principles and practices of fundraising and alumni programs, including planned giving and capital campaigns. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, contract negotiations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence and presentations. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the scope of responsibility. Techniques for effectively representing the College in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic levels and ethnic groups.
Skills and Abilities	Implement, advocate for, and communicate the College’s vision and commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment. Oversee and address gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility in recruitment and retention of faculty, management, and staff. Develop and implement resources and strategies towards the goal of being diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible in academic and work environments. Exercise critical thinking and sound decision-making through observing, analyzing, inferring, communicating, and problem-solving in challenging situations with ethics, tact, confidence, and diplomacy. Communicate effectively orally and in writing and deliver formal presentations. Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services. Utilize data and assessment outcomes to make improvements to programs and services. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner. Cultivate relationships for donor solicitations and support. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; plan, prioritize, and organize work; meet schedules and timelines. Make sound, ethical, and independent decisions within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Identify and respond to Foundation and alumni issues, concerns, and needs. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. Effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with stipulations; effectively administer a variety of fundraising and alumni programs and administrative activities. Identify, develop, and implement resources and strategies towards the goal of being diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible in academic and work environments. Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the College and assigned programs in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Communicate effectively through various modalities. Learn and apply emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures; understands scope of authority in making independent decisions. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience	Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with major coursework in journalism, education, public administration, or a related field; and Five (5) full-time equivalent years of increasingly responsible management experience related to key functions of fundraising and resource development, including experience working with volunteers, strategic planning, and grant writing. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible management experience in human resources, including supervisorial experience.
Pay Grade Eligibility	N/A
Desirable Qualifications	Proven track record of implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); OR Proven track record of participating in programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
Licenses and Certificates	Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.
Equivalencies	Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Working Environment

Working Conditions

Environmental Elements	Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Physical Demands	Must be able to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including technological devices; to communicate with individuals at various College and meeting sites; the ability to understand and comprehend written and electronic materials; the ability to receive, review, and respond to communications in person, before groups, and over the telephone and through various media. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although movement between work areas may be required. Positions in this classification occasionally may need to physically reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including technological devices; to communicate with individuals at various College and meeting sites; the ability to understand and comprehend written and electronic materials; the ability to receive, review, and respond to communications in person, before groups, and over the telephone and through various media. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although movement between work areas may be required. Positions in this classification occasionally may need to physically reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Mt. SAC Employment Information

Conditions of Employment	The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College’s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities. Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate. Notice to all prospective employees: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment. As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report. The person holding this position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.
Mission, Vision, and Equity Statement	Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences. Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy	The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.
Demographics	We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.” The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 66,446 students based on the 2022-2023 academic year. The student population is as follows: by Race/Ethnicity – 57.02% Latinx, 9.33% White, 19.36% Asian, 2.82% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.33% Black/African American, 0.28% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 2.02% two or more races and 5.61% unknown; by Gender– 54.35% Female, 42.91% Male, 0.47% Non-Binary, 2.27% unspecified; and by Age – 46.03% ages 19 or younger, 20.37% ages 20-24, 9.05% ages 25-29, 5.64% ages 30-34, 3.87% ages 35-39, 5.04% ages 40-49, 10% ages 50 and older. The current employee population is as follows: by Race/Ethnicity – 37% Latinx, 29% White, 15% Asian, 6% Black/African American, 1% Middle Eastern or North African, 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 2% Two or More Races, 9% unknown; by Gender – 56.47% Female, 42.19% Male, 1.34% Non-Binary; and by Age – 3.94% ages 20-29, 19.46% ages 30-39, 30.21% ages 40-49, 46.39% ages 50 and older.
Conflict of Interest	Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).
Inquiries/Contact	Human Resources 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399 Phone: (909) 274-4225 E-mail: [email protected]

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Transcripts to Meet Required Qualifications

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Other Document 1

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? How have you demonstrated that commitment? How would you see yourself demonstrating it here?
(Open Ended Question)
* What does 'equity' mean to you? How would you enact your definition of equity in this position?
(Open Ended Question)
* Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Stating “see resume” on your application will be considered an incomplete response.
- I understand this statement
* Evidence of minimum qualifications must be established in the online application form. Supporting documents such as cover letter, resume, etc. will not be used for the purpose of determining minimum qualifications.
- I understand this statement
* Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Mt. SAC.
- I understand and agree to abide by this statement
* The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
- I understand this statement
* For an application packet (application, cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae) to be considered complete it must contain your experience implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.
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