Centralia College Hiring for Foundation Specialist at Centralia College Full Time

Job Title: Foundation Specialist
Location: Centralia College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 13549
About Us

Centralia College is located on a 30-acre campus in the heart of Centralia, Washington and has been serving students in the Lewis County region since 1925. As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, ELL, and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Information Technology – Application Development, Diesel Technology, Applied Management (Business), Behavioral Healthcare and Teacher Education.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Since the college is committed to the success of all students, Centralia College also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington – Garrett Heyns Education Center located in Shelton, Washington and the Cedar Creek Corrections Center located in Littlerock, Washington. In addition to Green Hill School in Chehalis, Washington. In total, the college serves more than 7,000 students annually. For more than 90 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

For more information on Centralia College and what it can do for you, please call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description

This is a professional/technical exempt position that reports to the Associate Vice President for Advancement. Under general supervision, this position performs specialized professional services for The Centralia College Foundation and the SWFT Center.

The Centralia College Foundation is a 501(c)3 that supports the College by raising money for student scholarships, college programs, and capital projects, such as building construction or remodel. The Foundation owns the Southwest Washington Flexible Training Center (SWFT Center) on the Centralia College campus. The SWFT Center is used by the community, industry, and college, for trades and healthcare training and supports the courses needed for industrial development and local economic growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Centralia College Foundation

• Coordinate the scheduling of all foundation events on/off campus, acting as the foundation liaison for community-partnered events.
• Coordinate and lead the planning and implementation of events and ceremonies to benefit the Foundation and college.
• Promote interaction with the existing alumni association and grow its membership to benefit and support current students and the Foundation.
• Facilitate most aspects of the awarding and notification processes for awards and recognitions coordinated and managed by the Foundation.
• Coordinate and create, with the Advancement staff, event invitations and other marketing materials as necessary.
• Coordinate raffle processes for the Foundation, not including the state required paperwork.
• Maintain the Foundation bricks program, and assorted purchases for campus programs.
• Assist the executive director in identifying new scholarship donors and cultivate positive relationships with existing donors.
• Assist with foundation board meetings, activities, and events.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SWFT Center

• Plan and organize tours of the SWFT Center in order to promote rentals of the center and refer interested parties to other campus resources when appropriate.
• Assist with marketing and promotion of the center within the community and college.
• Create marketing materials and mailings for the SWFT Center.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 2 years’ experience in customer relations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

Constantly sitting or standing for long durations of presentations/meetings.Constantly moving about the campus to accomplish objectives, such as tours.Constantly communicates information orally and in writing.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, copy machine, and computer printer.Occasionally operates equipment simulators.Occasionally requires lifting up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions

Most work is performed in office settings on a college campus.Daily job assignments may require day, evening, weekend or holiday hours.Occasionally travels throughout the county.

Conditions of Employment

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time professional/technical exempt position. The salary is $50,000 – $54,000 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.

DEADLINE: The screening committee will begin their first review on February 23, 2024. Position is open until filled.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $50,000 – $54,000 (DOQ/DOE)

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Centralia College’s Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.