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Director

Job Details

Posse Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
4 Year Degree
$115,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year

Description

The primary responsibilities of the Director are to represent the youth-focused mission of the program, manage the financial operations and the development goals of the site, maintain strong university partner relationships, work closely with a local advisory board to raise the annual budget, and recruit and manage a team that ensures the coordination of all program operations. The Director must be highly motivated, organized, enthusiastic, willing to travel, a great communicator, hardworking, and a strong role model. The Director reports to the Regional Vice President and works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, CFO/CAO and the Chief Development Officer.

Qualifications

 

  • 5+ years management experience required
  • Graduate degree preferred
  • Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations
  • Knowledge of and connections to the funding community in Los Angeles
  • Experience working with a fundraising board
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Decisive
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong and inspiring leader
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Knowledge of university structure and policy
  • Knowledge of Los Angeles public high schools
  • Knowledge of higher education and educational access
  • Willing and able to travel
  • Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values
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