Vice President for Communications and External Relations

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : York County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 171416

Agency : York Technical College

Opening Date : 07 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Residency Requirement : No

Class Code : : UC04

Position Number : : 61134828 / 21095

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday - Friday (8 : 00 - 5 : 00)

Pay Grade : Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min. : $133,398.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $160,078.00

Opening Date : 11 / 26 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

York Technical College invites applications for the Vice President for Communications and External Relations , a transformative leadership role charged with driving the College's growth, reputation, and impact. This position reports to the President and leads the development of a comprehensive advancement program, securing major philanthropic support to fuel student success and institutional innovation.

As the College's chief ambassador, the Vice President cultivates powerful partnerships with business, industry, and community leaders to strengthen workforce development and create lasting opportunities for students. With oversight of marketing and communications strategies, this role elevates the College's public image, inspires engagement with stakeholders, and positions York Tech as a leader in higher education and economic development. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of an institution committed to transforming lives and communities.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President provides vision and direction for the following :

• Development and Fundraising : Cultivating and soliciting major donors, managing fundraising campaigns, and shepherding grants development to secure significant contributions that support institutional goals.
• Business and Industry Focused Partnerships and Curriculum : Fostering relationships that drive workforce development and student success through innovative programming and strategic collaboration.
• Marketing and Communications : Develop proactive strategies, manage crisis communications, and position the College as a leader in education and workforce development.
• Strategic Leadership : Integrating the College's "front porch" concept into all external relations, ensuring seamless and inclusive experiences for stakeholders.

Why Join York Technical College?

When you join York Tech, you become part of a close-knit community built on shared values (courage, care, champions for equity, and curiosity) where your passion and skills can thrive. Our campuses are warm and welcoming environments where dedicated faculty and staff collaborate to support students in their pursuit of a brighter future. We provide competitive compensation, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to work / life balance, including flexible scheduling and remote work options.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Additional Comments

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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What is your highest level of education?

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Do you have seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in development or advancement?

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If you answered yes to question two, please describe in detail your development or advancement experience to include capital campaigns. Note : Please see application / resume / CV is not an acceptable response.

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Do you have demonstrated success in securing significant contributions from major donors, cultivating long-term donor relationships, and managing fundraising campaigns?

Required Question