Job Details

Foundation Specialist

Position Number: 6094098
Location: Visalia, CA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Foundation Specialist

Salary: $26.40 - $35.39 Hourly
Job Type: Classified - Part-time
Job Number: 6994-c-03/25
Closing: 4/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: COS Foundation
Division:

General Description

Under the direction of the Foundation Director, the Foundation Specialist will coordinate the College of the Sequoias scholarship program, maintain effective relationships with donors and recipients, and assist in various Foundation office activities.

This is a Part-Time 12 month position 24 hours a week.

M -TH 7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and F 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Initial placement is at $26.40

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job Duties

Coordinate the College of the Sequoias scholarship program.
Maintain excellent communications with scholarship donors and recipients using correct English, grammar, and spelling.
Develop, discuss, and implement the establishment of new scholarships.
Receive donations and record transactions; prepare check requests; provide follow-up and refund services as appropriate.
Work independently, plan and organize work, and work confidentially with discretion.
Maintain a variety of records, files and reports regarding the scholarship program including detailed ledgers, correspondence and receipts and other related matters; prepare accurate reports for submission according to established time lines.
Input and perform various entry functions on the computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and other appropriate software; operate a variety of office equipment.
Utilize integrated software in performing required duties of the position.
Remain current concerning policies and regulations pertaining to scholarship qualifications and regulations.
Select, train, and provide work direction to assigned student workers.
Assist with special events, public relations, and other events/activities of the Foundation/Institutional Advancement office.
Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the required duties of the position.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to:

Graduation from high school and
Two years of responsible clerical experience involving public contact and
College - level coursework in computer applications.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience completing reports using spreadsheets
Experience mail merging spreadsheets with documents
Experience utilizing college database software such as Banner, EIS, Scholarship Manager

Working Conditions:

Environment

Office environment.

Constant Interruptions.

Physical Abilities

Ability to hear and speak to communicate with students/employees/public.

Ability to see to read documents.

Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.

Ability to reach in all directions.

Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

Knowledge and Abilities

The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:

Knowledge of:

Scholarship programs goals and objectives.

Special events planning and details of such events.

Appropriate Foundation procedures and policies.

Modern office policies, practices, methods, procedures and equipment.

Operation, procedures and precedent of office to which assigned.

Record-keeping techniques.

Word processing, spreadsheet and data base software programs.

English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

District organization, operations, policies and objections.

Applicable sections of State Education Codes.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Technical aspects for field of specialty.

Ability to:

Coordinate the College of the Sequoias scholarship program.

Plan and organize work.

Maintain effective relationships with donors and recipients.

Assist with coordination of special events.

Analyze and resolve difficult and sensitive situations.

Prepare and compose correspondence.

Input and perform various entry functions on the computer terminal using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other appropriate software.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Type accurately and rapidly.

Learn quickly to apply specific rules, policies and procedures of the specific office or program to which assigned.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, typewriter, calculator, printer and computer terminal using a wide variety of related software.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Work confidentially with discretion

Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

Work independently with little direction.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Application Procedure

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

An online job application.
Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
Resume
Unofficial copies of transcripts of all college/university work. Official transcripts required upon employment.

Recruitment Analyst: Norma Chavez normach@cos.edu

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age (40 and above), religious creed, religion, political belief or affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, military and veteran status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/4877791/foundation-specialist

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.