Position Information Position Title Director of Foundation Recruitment Start Date 10/10/2025 Recruitment End Date Open Until Filled First Consideration Date 11/07/2025 Salary Range 33 Pay Rate $142,443 - $187,443 annually FLSA Status Exempt Benefits Health & Wellness · Fully-paid for eligible employees and dependents· Choice of HMO or PPO with very low co-pays and out-of-pocket costs· Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care· Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees only

Work-Life Balance · and 22 Vacation Days annually· 12 Sick Days annually· Opportunity for remote work (up to two days per week) with manager approval· Possibility of Modified Summer Schedule· Professional Learning Opportunities· No-cost Annual Staff Parking. Close proximity to the Metro rail system

Financial & Retirement Benefits · / Defined-Benefit Pension Plans . District paid post-retirement medical, dental and vision for those employees who qualify and their eligible dependents · 457(b), 403(b), & Roth 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plans General Description/Summary About Citrus College Celebrating more than 100 years of service, Citrus College is located in Glendora in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, approximately 25 miles northeast of metropolitan Los Angeles. The college has the distinction of being the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in the state.

Citrus College was founded in 1915, with an enrollment of 27 students, under the leadership of Dr. Floyd S. Hayden, who helped bring the community college movement to California. From 1915 to 1961, the college was operated by the Citrus Union High School District.In July 1961, the Citrus Community College District was created to include the Azusa and Glendora Unified School Districts. In 1967, the district expanded to include the Claremont, Duarte and Monrovia school districts.Today, Citrus College occupies a 104-acre campus and offers classes on a 16-week calendar (fall and spring semesters), as well as a variety of non-traditional scheduling options — winter session, evenings, summer sessions, and optional class formats, such as hybrid and online education courses.

Mission Statement Citrus College provides quality educational experiences that support our students in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals, empowering them to make positive impacts on their communities and beyond. Citrus College faculty and staff take pride in being student-centered and in cultivating a safe, caring, compassionate, and inclusive lifelong learning environment. Our college community welcomes students from all backgrounds and ensures that they have the opportunity to achieve upward social and economic mobility.

Accreditation Citrus College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at www.accjc.org.

POSITION SUMMARY Under the administrative direction and supervision of the Superintendent/President, the Director of Foundation provides leadership, oversight, and administrative support to the Citrus College Foundation and the Alumni Association to further develop and foster a culture of philanthropy among internal and external constituents on behalf of the Citrus Community College District. This position reports functionally to the Foundation Board of Directors and administratively to the District Superintendent/President.

This is a 12-month classified management assignment. Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Possession of a bachelor’s degree.- Five years of experience implementing principles and practices of non-profit institutional fundraising demonstrating a record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts.- Three (3) years of experience supervising employees.- Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to a 501c3 non-profit organization.- Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigrant status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment. Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, or a related field.- Demonstrated success in designing and leading major donor/gift campaigns, capital campaigns, and planned giving programs.- Knowledge of advancement services, fundraising databases, and donor management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Ellucian, or similar platforms).- Demonstrated operational experience in nonprofit fiscal and compliance operations, audits, and nonprofit 501c3 organizations, including grant administration and reporting.- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement high-profile fundraising events and donor recognition activities.- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA +) in philanthropic outreach, donor relations, and staff leadership. Licenses and Certificates Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provides strategic leadership and support to the Citrus College Foundation and Alumni Association by working collaboratively with the Superintendent/President, Foundation President, and Board of Directors (Board) to advance the Foundation’s objectives, with responsibility for ensuring the preparation and completion of all Board and subcommittee meeting agendas and minutes.- Develops, directs and performs activities resulting in the development of resources including major funds acquisition, annual and direct mail campaigns, major gift drives, special fund activities, planned and deferred giving programs and major gift and capital campaigns.- Manages a comprehensive fundraising program, which includes annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and a capital campaign.- Designs and implements special events created for fundraising, cultivation and/or donor recognition purposes.- Develops and fosters relationships with alumni, college employees, and individuals and groups in the community to encourage progressively higher giving levels in support of the Citrus Community College District.- Responsible for ensuring all restricted donations are utilized/awarded timely, in accordance with donor restrictions.- Represents Citrus Community College District and the Citrus College Foundation in the local community, and in respective regional and statewide organizations.- Assesses, interprets and communicates the goals and needs of the Citrus Community College District to Foundation members, the business community, and public and prospective donors.- Develops and oversees the implementation of both short- and long-range plans for the Citrus College Foundation and also works to carry out the goals and objectives of the Citrus Community College District’s Strategic Plan.- Assists the Foundation Board of Directors in the development and implementation of policies and procedures; ensures adherence to Citrus Community College District policies, procedures and union contracts; and applicable state and federal regulations.- Responsible for all fiscal, audit and regulatory operations of the Citrus College Foundation, including providing regular reports to the Citrus College Foundation Board of Directors.- Manages, analyzes, and prepares annual budgets and budget reports, and establishes and monitors annual fundraising goals for the Citrus College Foundation.- Supervises and evaluates assigned support staff.- Supports the strategic goals and mission of the college. Advances a positive image and enhances the reputation of the college to the community.Other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the mission of the college. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Physical Abilities Working Condition Department Foundation Job Category Management Assignment Full-Time Percentage of Time 100% Months per Year 12 months Work Days per Week M-F Work Schedule per Day Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this is an exempt management/supervisory-level position requiring some weekend, holiday, and non-conventional working hours in addition to the regular working hours of a collegiate environment. Work Shift Bargaining Unit Unrepresented Citrus College Diversity Statement CITRUS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Citrus College to not discriminate against and to encourage a diversity of applicants based on national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, use of family and medical care leave, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the preceding characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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