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Institutional Advancement Operations ManagerElgin Community College • Elgin, IL, United States
Institutional Advancement Operations Manager

Institutional Advancement Operations Manager

Elgin Community College • Elgin, IL, United States
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About ECC :

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule :

8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM Monday through Friday

Rate of Pay :

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 15, with an annual salary range of $63,042 to $84,056. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
  • Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
  • Time Off with Pay
  • Professional Development / Expense
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sick Banks

FLSA Status : Exempt

Grant Funded : No

Job Summary :

The Institional Advancement Operations Manager manages the operational flow of the Advancement Department and ECC Foundation, ensuring efficient daily administration. Acting as liaison and recording secretary for the Foundation Board, this role organizes meeting logistics, communications, and coordinates fundraising activities involving board members. The position also represents the Foundation and / or Executive Director in interactions with board members, donors, senior administrators, elected officials, and other dignitaries, requiring professionalism, discretion, and strong strategic communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education anad experience.
  • Five plus years of progressive experience in development operations or similar administrative role, preferably in nonprofit or higher education.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) for donor engagement, data management, and relationship tracking.
  • Familiarity with ERP and payment systems; Ellucian Colleague preferred.
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles and at least one year of bookkeeping or related financial experience.
  • Understanding of management practices and demonstrated supervisory skills.
  • Strong communication skills-written, verbal, and presentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
  • Analytical ability to collect, validate, and interpret data; generate reports; and recommend process improvements.
  • Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.
  • High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

    Essential Duties :

  • Project Management : Ensures timely completion of Advancement Department and ECC Foundation projects, maintaining accountability to established timelines and deliverables; Conducts high-level analysis of performance metrics and outcomes related to the strategic plan and other departmental initiatives, providing insights to guide decision-making and continuous improvement; Coordinates closely with members of the Advancement team and serves as the primary point of contact for interdepartmental collaboration, facilitating effective communication and alignment across units.
  • Liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors : Coordinates logistics and communications for all Foundation Board and committee meetings, ensuring timely distribution of materials and seamless execution of meeting operations; Serves as recording secretary for board and committee meetings, preparing accurate minutes and maintaining official records; Monitors and tracks board compliance and engagement; Manages board portal access, ensuring members have secure and up-to-date access to relevant documents and resources; Oversees staff recruitment process of new Foundation Board Members from sourcing to new member support.
  • Oversight of Department Business, Finance, and Accounting Workflows : Analyzes and monitors both operational and income budgets for the Advancement Department and ECC Foundation, ensuring alignment with financial goals and strategic priorities; Oversees accounts payable (AP) processing and manages vendor relationships to ensure timely payments, contract compliance, and service quality; Identifies uncollectible receivables and prepares recommendations for write-offs, presenting proposals for review and approval by the Foundation Board of Directors.
  • Oversight of Gift Processing, including : Management of workflow of incoming gifts, delegating duties to and coordinating with Office Assistant as is appropriate; Oversight of receipting and gift acknowledgement process; Oversight of pledge reminder issuance; Review, support and documentation of gift and pledge agreements, new fund and endowment agreements, etc.; Annual Stewardship Review, including Individual Stewardship reports.
  • Oversight and management of all Institutional Advancement and Foundation calendars ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, key initiatives, and stakeholder engagement timelines.
  • Leadership and operational management of administrative support functions, including supervision, performance development, and workflow optimization for the Office Assistant and 1-2 student workers. Responsibilities include setting goals, delegating responsibilities, monitoring outcomes, and providing continuous coaching and professional development.
  • Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized operating procedures for staff and student workers , ensuring consistency, efficiency, and institutional knowledge retention across all core departmental functions.
  • Other Duties :

  • Perform other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
  • Physical Demands :

    Light Work : Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

    Visual Acuity :

    Position requires close visual acuity to perform activities (i.e. preparing / analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and / or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes).

    Work Environment : Moderate noise.

    Environmental Conditions :

    Typical office or administrative conditions

    Current SSECCA Union Member Information :

    The initial posting date for this position is 11 / 25 / 2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 12 / 04 / 2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

    Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex / gender / gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

    In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO / AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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