Position

The Scholarship and Development Manager maintains the Foundation scholarship and student support grant programs and provides support to the Foundation’s fundraising and development work at all levels. This position coordinates the awarding of direct student support annually, managing scholarship outreach, communication, application, awarding, compliance and reporting processes. In addition, this position manages engagement activities and communication strategies around current and future alumni, and strategies to expand business and industry partnerships, providing visibility for RTC as a premier institution for career readiness and educational advancement.

This position is highly collaborative as a vital member of the Foundation team and works closely with the departments of Financial Aid, Marketing & Communications, Student Services, Institutional Research, and faculty members across college programs. This position assists with Foundation events and incorporates effective development practices into the day-to-day functions of the position. This position is exempt with a salary range of $75,000-$80,000 and grant funded until June 2026. The priority consideration for applicants is August 16, 2024.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

Scholarship and Student Support Grant Programs

• Independently manage the Foundation Scholarship and student support grant programs for fall, winter, and spring quarters to ensure donor intent is fulfilled and equitable access to student financial resources.
• Create an ongoing outreach and communications effort to promote the availability of financial support across the campus community.
• Manage online application system and support students during application process.
• Process award letters, coordinate disbursement of funds with Financial Aid and Business Office, and coordinate record keeping with the Foundation Operations & Event Manager.
• Work with staff from Institutional Research to analyze data on recipients.
• Oversee scholarship application review process, including managing volunteer reviewers as liaison to the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.
• Manage all student support grant applications ) and fulfillment of requests.
• Align scholarship selection and grant process with donor intent and Foundation relationship-building strategies.
• Meet personally with scholarship recipients and donors, when appropriate.
• Create detailed stewardship reports and materials for donors, Foundation Board member, and for general fundraising use.

Alumni and Partnership Development Support

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and implement an alumni engagement plan, and establish clear goals and objectives to analyze effectiveness.
• Identify new business and industry partners and implement an outreach strategy that is mutually beneficial for students, alumni, and the workforce needs of employers.
• Plan and implement effective campus engagement opportunities for business and industry partners and to establish and grow alumni programs.
• Develop and implement communications strategies to expand alumni engagement through marketing channels including email, social media, website, newsletters, and hard mail, when appropriate.
• Plan and execute an annual slate of alumni events, including but not limited to social and professional networking events; mentorship and student outreach events; community outreach events; and promotional events.
• Manage the use of alumni prospecting research software and tools and effectively leverage data collection and information.
• Work closely with the Executive Director to cultivate non-giving alumni into donor prospects; and cultivate engaged alumni into donors.
• Develop strategies for engaging and educating current students (future alumni) and alumni about the benefits of engagement with the Foundation and personal philanthropy.
• Represent the alumni engagement program to the greater community.
• Build relationships with campus faculty and staff to identify distinguished alumni and track their engagement. Develop and implement a program targeting distinguished alumni.

General Fundraising Support

• Work closely with Executive Director and other staff to support fundraising strategies and integrate with college-wide initiatives.
• Serve as an ambassador for the RTC Foundation, both internally and externally.
• Provide support for multiple fundraising appeals, mailings, and other activities; support strategies to incorporate monthly giving, internal/employee giving, alumni groups, e-campaigns, giving societies, and opportunities for donor recognition.
• Independently create compelling and informative short- and long-format content for the Foundation including web content, social media, and written content for targeted print/online media campaigns.
• Assist in event planning when assigned and attend Foundation special events.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel and Word) and Microsoft Teams; experience with AwardSpring software, Bloomerang or Raiser’s Edge donor management software a plus.
• Commitment to providing friendly, customer-focused service to students, colleagues, and donors.
• Strong time management skills, ability to handle tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and writing skills;
• Ability to communicate passionately and effectively about our mission, vision, and values, both verbally and in writing, and in a variety of venues.
• Ability to accommodate communication styles within multiple cultural environments.

Preferred Qualification:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years managing multi-level projects, and strong communications skills preferred.
• 3-years of experience in non-profit, education, program management, or special events preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required: The typical work area includes office setting. This position requires the ability to sit, walk or stand for extended periods of time and movement between various buildings on campus creating exposure to weather. Some travel may be required and is typically local or regional for training.

Terms of Employment

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact Nia Wiliams dwilliams@rtc.edu 425-235-2475

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.

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We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.