SENIOR Executive, Collective Annex, E. Main St., Galesburg
Job in
Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, 61402, USA
Listing for:
Sandburg
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-27
Job specializations:
-
Management
Business Management, Corporate Strategy
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly
USD
100000.00
125000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SENIOR EXECUTIVE, 518 COLLECTIVE Annex, 209 E. Main St., Galesburg
Job Overview
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the 518 Collective, a technology-focused agricultural incubator, overseeing programs, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement to drive innovation, workforce development, and regional economic growth while ensuring mission success and national impact.
- COFFOU
32610 - Confidential, Level VI
- Non-exempt, non-bargaining unit
- Reports:
Vice President of Advancement - Principal working relationships: vice president of advancement, vice president of business and finance-chief financial officer, dean of career technical education, dean of transfer, director of workforce development and community education, executive director of marketing and public relations, director of accreditation, director of facility services, faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Responsibilities
Set the vision, mission, and long-term strategy for the 518 Collective in collaboration with institutional and community stakeholders.Lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts, including cultivating major gifts and corporate partnerships to secure funding.Collaborate with granting agencies to identify, pursue, and secure state, federal, and private foundation funding.Oversee budgeting and financial management, including management of 518 grant funds, in collaboration with the Foundation team, and other institutional colleagues.Cultivate and maintain relationships with investors, community partners, government agencies, and academic institutions.Coordinate sponsor ships, advertising, and external partnerships.Design and implement incubator programs, workshops, mentorships, and entrepreneur support services.Lead and manage staff, federal work-study students, interns, and volunteers.Represent the 518 Collective publicly at conferences, media events, and community meetings.Lead strategic branding initiatives and maintain a strong digital presence to position the 518 Collective as a regional hub for ag tech innovation.Oversee capital projects, renovations, and equipment procurement through coordinated efforts with the director of facility services, vice president of business and finance-chief financial officer, and other institutional colleagues.Recruit startups and incubator members aligned with program focus areasSupport incubator members with investment readiness, intellectual property strategy, commercialization pathways, and business growth.Monitor incubator outcomes, including startup success, funding acquisition, and job creation in collaboration with colleagues from the workforce development and community education, Foundation and other institutional partners.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Sandburg regulations.Facilitate mentorship programs and advisory sessions.Coordinate with workforce and economic boards to align incubator activities with district-wide prioritiesCollaborate with academic and industry partners to design talent pipelines, entrepreneurship training programs, and address skills gaps in ag tech careers.Evaluate program effectiveness and identify continuous improvement opportunities.Develop, track, and report performance metrics related to incubator success, economic impact, and workforce outcomes.Lead public speaking engagements, presentations, donor events, and community outreach to engage alumni, donors, and stakeholders.Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to adapting to evolving priorities and developing innovative solutions.Assist with
Preparing for and attending College Foundation Board meetings, College Board of Trustees meetings, and quarterly Foundation Board meetings.Preparing of the annual Foundation budget and analysis of program revenues and expenses.Supporting strategic goal setting aligned with the College and Foundation mission, vision, and strategic plan.Risk-management and loss-prevention activities
Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and actively participate in the college risk-management program.Monitor conditions, events and circumstances that present risk to the college community. Intervene and/or report as specified in the college’s risk-management plan.Qualificat…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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