Executive Director of and Community Relations

The Executive Director of Advancement and Community Relations serves as the chief advancement officer for Southern Union State Community College and provides strategic leadership for the College’s fundraising, community engagement, external relations, and advancement initiatives. The Executive Director develops and implements an integrated advancement program designed to increase the College’s visibility, strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners, and secure philanthropic and community support for the College’s strategic priorities.

Serving as an ex-officio member of the Southern Union Foundation Board of Directors and as a member of the President’s executive leadership team, the Executive Director works closely with the College President, Foundation Board, faculty, staff, alumni, community and business leaders, and Public Relations and Marketing personnel to identify opportunities and secure financial and in‑kind support for the College.

The Executive Director provides leadership for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects and oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies, including major gifts, annual giving, special events, corporate and individual giving, scholarship endowments, grants, planned giving, and capital and comprehensive campaigns. The position also provides leadership and supervision for development and public relations functions and ensures that advancement activities are aligned with the College’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and community needs.

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive, strategic advancement plan designed to increase philanthropic support and community investment in Southern Union State Community College.
• Lead fundraising initiatives that support the College’s strategic priorities, including major gifts, annual giving, special events, individual and corporate giving, scholarship endowments, planned giving, grants, and capital or comprehensive campaigns.
• Work closely with the College President and Foundation Board to identify fundraising priorities, establish goals, develop strategies, and cultivate relationships that result in increased financial and community support.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, prospective donors, corporations, foundations, alumni, and other external partners.
• Develop compelling proposals, presentations, and other fundraising materials that communicate the College’s mission, priorities, student impact, and opportunities for investment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business, civic, nonprofit, philanthropic, and community leaders throughout the communities served by the College.
• Pursue opportunities for philanthropic partnerships, sponsor ships, grants, in‑kind contributions, and other forms of external support.

• Serve as a key representative of Southern Union in the communities served by the College and actively promote the College’s mission, vision, programs, accomplishments, and opportunities.
• Work closely with the College President to educate and engage external audiences regarding the College’s role in education, workforce development, economic development, and community advancement.
• Strengthen relationships with alumni, community leaders, businesses, foundations, governmental and civic organizations, and…