Executive Director of the LCC Foundation and Institutional Advancement

Executive Director of the LCC Foundation and Institutional Advancement

Salary

$74,000.00 - $77,000.00 Annually

Location

2401 South Main Street, Lamar, CO

Job Type

APT Regular Hourly

Job Number

AR05082026

Department

LCC Administration

Opening Date

05/08/2026

Closing Date

5/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Methods of Appointment

This position is not part of the classified state personnel system.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Hiring Pay Rate

Salary Range: $74,000 - $77,000. The specific salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. LCC offers comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Tuition Reimbursement benefit plans. Generous annual leave, sick and holiday benefits are also included.

Department Contact Information

Audrey Rodriguez, Human Resources Director Lamar Community College 2401 South Main Street Lamar, CO 81052 719-336-1572 Audrey.Rodriguez@lamarcc.edu

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Description

POSITION TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LCC FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

REPORTS TO: THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT

Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity, professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team! Lamar Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Executive Director of the LCC Foundation and Institutional Advancement. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCCs strategic plan.

POSITION SUMMARY: Lamar Community College seeks a strategic, collaborative, and community-centered leader to serve as the Executive Director of Advancement and Grants. Reporting directly to the President and serving as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board, this position provides leadership for institutional advancement, fundraising, donor engagement, grant development, and Foundation operations. The Executive Director will play a key role in advancing the Colleges mission through philanthropic growth, strategic partnerships, external funding development, and community engagement. This position works closely with the President, Foundation Board, faculty, staff, donors, and regional partners to strengthen institutional sustainability and expand opportunities for students and the communities LCC serves.

This position requires in-person work and all applicants outside of Lamar, Colorado must be willing to relocate.

Examples of Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership for Foundation, advancement, fundraising, and grant operations in alignment with the Colleges mission and strategic priorities.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports annual giving, major gifts, campaigns, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship.

• Serve on the Presidents Council and support institutional planning, sustainability, and community engagement initiatives.

• Lead fundraising efforts including annual giving, major gifts, donor relations, alumni engagement, campaigns, grant securement efforts, and stewardship activities.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, alumni, community organizations, and regional partners.

• Partner with the President and Foundation Board to secure philanthropic investments and strengthen Foundation growth and impact.

• Identify and research grant funding opportunities. Assist in the development of proposals, oversee compliance requirements, and support grant-funded projects throughout the full grant lifecycle

• Ensure effective donor communications, stewardship, and relationship management practices.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to advance competitive funding opportunities and sustainability.

• Oversee Foundation operations, budgeting, financial stewardship, records management, and regulatory compliance.

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Foundation Board, supporting governance, board engagement, communication, recruitment, and development.

• Promote the College and Foundation throughout the region and develop partnerships that support student success, workforce development, and institutional advancement.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.

• Significant experience in fundraising, advancement, grants management, nonprofit leadership, higher education administration, or related fields.

• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, grant writing, partnership development, or strategic planning.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including boards, donors, faculty, staff, and community partners.

• Experience managing budgets, projects, and multiple priorities effectively.

Supplemental Information

Salary Range: $74,000 - $77,000

Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and market competitiveness, while maintaining internal equity.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: View posting dates

BENEFITS

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Generous annual leave, sick and holiday benefits are also included.

• PERA Retirement

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application package that includes:

• Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements
• Current Résumé
• Contact information for three (3) professional references, to include one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague, and one (1) recent supervisee.

Official Transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at (719) 336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.

By submitting an application for this position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Applicants further acknowledge that any omissions, misrepresentations, or false information-whether intentional or unintentional-may result in disqualification from consideration, disciplinary action, termination of employment, and/or legal action as permitted by law.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• LCC participates in E-Verify.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

ABOUT LCC: We enrich lives through learning. Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community College, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. LCC is one of thirteen colleges in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

LCC VISION: Lamar Community College provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity.

LCC CORE VALUES: Respect, integrity, open communication, and valuing people.

WHY JOIN LCC? Lamar Community College is committed to transforming lives through education, workforce development, and community partnership. This position offers an opportunity to help shape the future of rural higher education while creating meaningful impact for students, families, and communities across Southeast Colorado.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agencys Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the LCC website at the Campus Safety Page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Lamar Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations:Lamar Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Audrey Rodriguez at 719-336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Audrey Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources at Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu

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Do you have a Bachelors or Masters degree?

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Do you have experience in fundraising and advancement?

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Do you have experience in grants management?

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Do you have experience in nonprofit leadership and/or higher education administration?

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Do you have demonstrated success in donor cultivation and grant wrtiting?

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Have you reviewed the posted salary for this position?

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Do you have experience managing budgets, projects, and multiple priorities effectively?

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Required Question

Employer Colorado Community College System (CO)

Department LCC Administration Address 2401 South Main Street

Lamar, Colorado, 81052

Phone 719-336-2248

719-336-1572

Website https://lamarcc.edu/about-lcc/employment-opportunities/