Associate Director of Communications and Alumni Relations - District Office at Siegal Center

Opportunity Description

About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.
Salary Range for this position is $68,101/yr. to $93,979/yr.
Position open until filled/Initial review of application materials will begin on Monday, 5/13/2024.
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS.
This position is typically scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The schedule may vary depending on program needs. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Application Procedures:

• Attach current resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.
Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Position Summary
While working in close coordination with the Seattle College's Foundation Director of Communications, the Associate Director of Communications and Alumni Relations will be a key member of a team that builds added awareness of the Equity Can’t Wait campaign and its accomplishments, which tightly align with the Seattle Colleges’ commitment to being an exemplary learning institution that transformslives, promotes equity, and enriches the community.
What you will be working on:
Communications & Community Relations

• Digital/social presence: Raise visibility of Seattle Colleges Foundation and its Equity Can’t Wait campaign by enhancing and maintaining website, social media platforms, and newsletters.
• Storytelling: In line with broader communications strategy, identify, interview and produce written and visual content highlighting stories of Seattle Colleges students, alumni, and faculty. (At times this may involve supervision of contractors).
• Event support: Advance the Foundation’s event strategy by, along with teammates, developing programs and materials, drafting talking points and scripts, and creating communications to guests, donors, and sponsors.
• Volunteer engagement: Support recruitment, training and engagement of volunteers involved in the Foundation’s work, including scholarship reviewers.

Campus & Alumni Engagement

• Internal communications: Raise and sustain awareness and enthusiasm for the Foundation’s work among stakeholders at the Colleges by helping with regular, strategic updates on topics including:
• Foundation strategy, and how we’re executing it.
• New Foundation-funded programs, initiatives, and personnel.
• Scholarship recipients and their stories.
• Alumni and retiree relations: Develop and grow formal alumni and retiree engagement programs at North, South and Central campuses. Includes:
• Regularly communicating with alumni and retirees about the Foundation’s work, including opportunities to be part of scholarship outreach and review.
• Managing work-study and/or an hourly part-time position on each campus to implement programming that fits with each campus identity.
• Conscientously maintaining contact info for alumni and retirees in partnership with the Database Manager & Workforce team.
• Teaming with the Legacy Giving team on a retiree appreciation/exit protocol.

Annual Fundraising & Stewardship

• Recommend and help develop/execute mass cultivation/fundraising approaches for different annual-fund constituencies (e.g. alumni, employees, retirees). With database manager and other staff, develop appropriate lists.
• Flag individuals whom, because of history or capacity, may benefit from personal cultivation. Do this cultivation or place them in the portfolio of the major gifts team.
• Liaise with Scholarship team to ensure reports on impacts from specific scholarships reach their donors.
• Support development of endowment and annual reports.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.
What you bring as a candidate:
(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Genuine enthusiasm and entrepreneurial energy around the work of the Seattle Colleges Foundation and the Seattle Colleges, particularly expanding educational equity.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, fundraising (or both).
• Strong writing talent, including the ability to work on deadline.
• Solid graphic design skills, or a willingness to quickly learn.
• A positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills, including respect and sensitivity in dealings with people from a broad spectrum of cultural, socioeconomic and academic backgrounds.
• Experience managing complex and time-sensitive processes while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to multitask at a high level of competency and accuracy.
• Comfort in a team environment, along with (situationally) the capacity to be self-directed and work independently.
• Proficiency in the use of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with donor database software (ideally Raiser's Edge).
• Experience with email marketing tools (ideally Mailchimp).
• Experience with page layout software (ideally InDesign).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyberbullying”.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.
Background Check Statement
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. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB2327 as required.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,101.00 - $93,979.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98122 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98122: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Seattle, WA 98122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person