Executive Director, College Advancement

Salary: $73,695.00 - $99,488.00 Annually
Location : Kingman, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 13-01669
Department: College Advancement
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 3:00 PM Arizona
About Mohave College:: Located about 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mohave College is a comprehensive community college serving Mohave County in the northwest portion of the State of Arizona and its neighboring communities in California, Nevada, and Utah. With over 13,000 students each year on campuses in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, and Colorado City, and an extensive online education program, Mohave College's mission is to serve our communities, empowering students to succeed through innovative pathways and quality education.


Description

Inspire Philanthropy. Build Partnerships. Transform Lives.
Mohave College is seeking a visionary and relationship-driven Executive Director, College Advancement to lead efforts that strengthen philanthropy, cultivate strategic partnerships, and advance opportunities for students and communities across the region. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of the College by connecting donors, alumni, businesses, foundations, and community leaders with a mission that transforms lives through education.

As the leader of College Advancement, you will play a critical role in expanding philanthropic support, strengthening community engagement, and increasing awareness of Mohave College's impact throughout the communities we serve. Through strategic fundraising initiatives, donor cultivation, grant development, alumni engagement, and community partnerships, you will help create opportunities that support student success, workforce development, innovation, and institutional growth.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and inspiring leader who understands the power of relationships and the importance of connecting people to a meaningful mission. They are skilled at building trust, fostering partnerships, and engaging stakeholders in support of educational excellence and community impact. This individual brings strategic vision, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to identify opportunities that align philanthropic interests with institutional priorities.

Successful candidates are collaborative, entrepreneurial, and passionate about serving their communities. They thrive in environments that require strategic thinking, relationship building, and the ability to inspire others to invest in the future. They are equally comfortable engaging with donors, community leaders, alumni, businesses, foundations, elected officials, and internal stakeholders to advance the College's mission and goals.

At Mohave College, College Advancement is more than fundraising-it is about creating opportunities, expanding access, strengthening communities, and empowering students to achieve their dreams. If you are passionate about philanthropy, community engagement, and making a lasting impact through higher education, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of Mohave College and the communities we serve.

What We'll Love About You

• You are passionate about building relationships and connecting people to a meaningful mission, inspiring others to invest in student success and community impact.
• You are a strategic thinker who can translate institutional priorities into compelling fundraising, partnership, and engagement opportunities.
• You excel at cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, alumni, businesses, foundations, elected officials, and community leaders.
• You are an effective communicator and storyteller, able to clearly articulate the value and impact of Mohave College to a wide variety of audiences.
• You are energized by the opportunity to grow philanthropic support, expand community partnerships, and create new opportunities for students and programs.
• You bring strong leadership skills and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• You are entrepreneurial and proactive, identifying opportunities, building momentum, and turning ideas into meaningful results.
• You are comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders and navigating complex relationships with professionalism, diplomacy, and integrity.
• You understand the importance of stewardship and donor engagement, recognizing that lasting partnerships are built through trust, transparency, and meaningful connections.
• You are organized and goal-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on strategic objectives and measurable outcomes.
• You are community-minded and excited to serve as an ambassador for Mohave College throughout the region.
• You are motivated by the opportunity to create lasting impact through philanthropy, education, workforce development, and community engagement.

What You'll Love About Us

• We create the future. At Mohave College, curiosity drives everything we do. We inspire innovation, take smart risks, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we design new possibilities-learning from both our successes and our setbacks as we shape the future of education and workforce development.
• We engage with passion. We bring energy, purpose, and heart to our work. Whether we're welcoming new students, collaborating on ideas, or celebrating achievements, we lead with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Our passion makes a difference-for our students, our colleagues, and our community.
• We build together. Diversity of thought, background, and experience is our greatest strength. We believe every voice matters and that collaboration fuels creativity. By empowering one another and working toward a shared vision, we amplify our collective impact and move the College forward.
• We live with integrity. We communicate openly, invite collaboration, and make decisions transparently. Respect and authenticity guide every interaction, ensuring trust within our teams and across our campuses.
• We care deeply. We care about our students, our colleagues, and our communities. Every action we take is grounded in service and compassion-helping others succeed is at the heart of who we are.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA -see more detailed information(for eligible positions)
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave- 40 hours per year
• ASRS(Arizona State Retirement System)
• Tuition Voucher(to use towardsMohavecourses)
• Summer hours - 4-day work week
• Work Life Balance Schedule

Typical Duties

1. Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise all Advancement Office personnel.
2. Implement the strategic direction and operations functions of the Advancement Office as approved by the college President and the Mohave College
   Foundation Board.
3. As the executive director of the Foundation, coordinate with the organizational structure of the Mohave College
   Foundation and framework for all campus chapters/councils to include a common meeting agenda template, meeting schedule, meeting proceedings notes and distribution.
4. Maintain the Advancement Office and oversee record keeping of individual and corporate gifts, sponsorships and in-kind donations in compliance with industry standards and auditory requirements for a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and provide timely updates and reports to the President and Foundation.
5. Develop a system to identify, research, cultivate and solicit foundation, corporate and individual resources to support the Foundation mission. Set overarching goals for the Foundation as a whole.
6. Develop initiatives and direct the implementation of a series of district wide fundraising and membership development activities. Set yearly goals for the college and coordinate fundraising and member ship goals for the foundation and each campus chapter/council.
7. Develop an ongoing incentive, follow-up and recognition program for those individuals, organization and corporations who provide financial or human resources to the College through the Foundation.
8. Coordinate the work of College and Foundation committees related to fundraising.
9. Prepare and publish monthly newsletters and an annual report of fundraising goals and activities for distribution the general college community and the membership of the Foundation.
10. With the help of the Office of College Communications, establish, use and monitor use of the Foundation website and all appropriate social medial outlets.
11. Plan, implement and evaluate fundraising activities such as the annual membership meeting, alumni luncheons and other similar activities.
12. Design ,implement, coordinate and manage a comprehensive alumni program.
13. Ensure that all aspects of the College's development program are internally consistent, thematically related and compatible with the policies and priorities of the College Board of Governors and the Foundation Board.
14. Prepare College program budget, monitor expenditures, prepare funding requests and maintain budget compliance within College guidelines
15. Prepare Foundation program budget, monitor expenditures, prepare funding requests and maintain budget compliance within college guidelines; prepare transparent, easily understandable, accurate and timely financial statements and reports for the College President, Foundation board and public
16. Work with the Foundation Investment Committee, establish a strategic plan for investment of Foundation assets; manage, oversee and direct foundation endowment, financial assets and physical assets
17. Adhere to college, federal and state administrative procedures, guidelines, initiatives and directives to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations affecting College operations
18. Perform other tasks of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent work experiences that demonstrate knowledge and competencies required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in the area of college or university fundraising or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree

Core Competencies:

• Leadership -Understands formal and informal power and influence structure within the organization and successfully achieves positive, desired outcomes. Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment. Incorporates a long-term perspective and broader organizational implication in planning, decision-making and problem solving. Inspires and energizes others to commit to vision. Employs a leadership style based on assessing the needs of individuals and adjusting to meet their needs. Builds wide sphere of influence to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness.
• Effective Communication -Tailors information to audience and individual needs - flexes style appropriately. Models interpersonal communication that invites participation and future dialogue. Actively seeks perspectives from others to ensure an open understanding. Refrains from immediate judgment and criticism of others' ideas and delivers criticism in a way that demonstrates sensitivity to the feelings of others and waits for others to finish their intended message before responding.
• Budget Management -Effectively safeguard fiscal resources, and consistently adhere to all internal control procedures designed to prevent and detect theft or misuse of funds. Remain alert to potential breaches of financial security/control procedures and immediately report incidents and problems. Actively seek ways to improve internal controls. Keep up-to-date on changes to fiscal procedures, principles, standards, rates, etc. Ensure all financial data is properly calculated and reported. Responsibly allocate and account for use of fiscal resources, evaluating alternatives and weighing their benefits. Research or recognize market value of goods and services to ensure efficient and reasonable expenditure of resources.
• Relationship Building -Facilitates dialogue to gain agreement using sound rationale to explain value of actions. Uses diplomacy to build partnerships. Promotes and models collegiality. Consistently promotes and maintains a harmonious and productive work environment. Is respected and trusted and often viewed as a role model.
• Vision -Combines various social trends and developments into an integrated vision of the future. Sees chances and opportunities for the organization before others do and acts accordingly. Recognizes national and international trends early on and oversees their consequences for the organization. Integrates developments in different disciplines into a new concept. Able to imagine possibilities other people think are impossible. Able to think ahead on the basis of limited information.
• Sociability -Participates in committees, boards, etc. that can be useful the college or his/her personal career. Is well informed about a wide range of social topics and applies this to easily converse with people who may be useful to the organization. Is able to associate with people from different social and academic backgrounds and levels and adjusts his/her style to them. Shows initiative in meetings and other business events and takes the floor easily , even when unprepared.

Application Instructions


It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Employee Services office by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

1. A complete online employment application form. Please do not state 'see resume' on any part of the application. Blank spaces may be cause for rejection of the application.
2. Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.
3. Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged.
4. Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted to establish the application file. Official transcripts will be required if the candidate is offered the position.)

Important Notes :

• If any of the above listed materials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.
• Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents):

Mohave College
Employee Services
1971 Jagerson Avenue
Kingman, AZ 86409
Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA - see more detailed information here
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave - 40 hours per year
• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System-12% average contribution & MCC matches 100%)
• Hybrid/Remote Work eligible after 6 months of employment for some positions.
• Work-Life Balance modified work schedule.
• Tuition Voucher (to use towards MCC courses)
• Summer hours - 4-day work week

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In one or two brief sentences, please explain why you are interested in this specific position at Mohave College.
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Please describe your experience in fundraising, donor relations, advancement, development, grant management, or community engagement.
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What strategies would you use to increase philanthropic support and community engagement for Mohave College?
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If selected as Executive Director, College Advancement, what would be your top three priorities during your first year, and how would those priorities support Mohave College's mission and long-term strategic goals?
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To help us with our recruitment efforts, please tell us how you heard about this opening. Thank you.
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