Administrative/Staff Position at Claflin University  

      
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JOB TITLE	Director of Foundations and Corporate Relations Division: Institutional Advancement
Claflin University	Claflin University, founded in 1869, is recognized as one of the leading institutions of higher education in the southeast.  Claflin University is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate degrees in 34 areas and three graduate programs, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S.News & World Report, in its 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin in the Top Tier for the tenth consecutive year (1998-2008). Consumer Digest ranked Claflin University number three in its “Top 5 Best Value” category of Private Colleges and Universities. The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Claflin University second among “Very Selective” HBCUs in graduation rates as did The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	Report to the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts. The Director of Foundations and Corporate Relations will plan and implement a program aimed at securing major gifts; establishing partnerships and maintaining contact with foundations, corporations, industries, businesses, and vendors; and working with federal reports. Work closely with the Advancement Team in recruiting and training volunteers for the University; establish annual goals for uncovering new foundation and corporate prospects; and establish a program designed to increase the size of gifts and to secure repeat gifts. Establish a program designed to generate sponsorships for the presidential scholarship gala, annual scholarship appreciation program and other programs of the University. Perform other duties as assigned by the President, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts.
QUALIFICATIONS	A master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred with at least five years of experience in corporate relations or equivalent experience. Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Applicant must have demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues in a team effort. Successful candidate must be able to travel extensively. Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title: Director of Foundations and Corporate Relations Division: Institutional Advancement Recruitment Pool: Open to the General Public Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Staff Posting Date: August 27, 2007 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Work Days: Monday - Friday Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Candidates must submit an application, unofficial transcript and three current letters of recommendation to Claflin University – Human Resources Office 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Fax # 803-531-5818 E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu

Please refer to our web site at: www.claflin.edu/careers/index.htm

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860

Equal Opportunity Employer