About the Department
The Executive Director of Foundation and Campus Operations serves as a senior administrator responsible for providing leadership, direction, and coordination of the College Foundation, marketing and public relations as well as assigned campus operational initiatives. This position works closely with the President, executive leadership team, and Foundation Board of Directors to advance the mission of the College through fundraising, donor engagement, community partnerships, and strategic institutional initiatives.
This position will lead the planning, development, and implementation of marketing and public relations strategies that promote the mission, programs, and services of the College. The Director ensures consistent branding and messaging across all locations and platforms, supports student recruitment and retention efforts, and fosters strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the College’s visibility and impact within the service area communities.
The Executive Director will provide leadership and manage the Childersburg campus and Talladega Center.
Position Duties
- Adheres to the policies, rules, and standards of Central Alabama Community College, Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, accrediting State and Federal agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Responsible for operations oversight and ensures daily operations run efficiently across departments as assigned by the President.
- Provides leadership in developing and implementing strategies that strengthen institutional resources and support the College’s strategic goals.
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with donors, community leaders, and business and industry partners throughout service area.
- Assists the President in coordinating and advancing major institutional initiatives and strategic projects.
- Supports planning and implementation of campus improvements, facilities initiatives, and institutional projects.
- Works collaboratively across departments to ensure alignment of operational priorities with institutional goals.
- Ensures effective administrative processes supporting foundation and operational activities.
- Provides administrative and strategic support to the Foundation Board of Directors, including planning meetings, reporting on financial activity, and implementing board initiatives.
- Assists in developing overall marketing strategies aligned with college strategic goals.
- Defines brand positioning, target audiences, and growth opportunities.
- Assists in development of marketing materials, publications, and digital content to maintain brand integrity.
- Collaborates with admissions, academic and workforce divisions to align marketing efforts to support recruitment, retention, fundraising, or program growth.
- Ensures the college maintains a strong and relevant digital presence.
- Manages media relations, press releases, and crisis communications.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for external media inquiries.
- Develops communication strategies to enhance public perception and community engagement.
- Develops and manages the marketing budget in collaboration with the President and Dean of Finance.
- Ensures all marketing media is compliant with ADA accessibility as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field is required.
- Significant leadership experience in higher education, nonprofit management, advancement, or related executive administration is required.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and community partnership development is required.
- Experience working with governing boards, foundations, or advisory boards is required.
- Experience supporting institutional strategic initiatives or operational leadership is required.
- Experience in marketing strategy, brand management, content management and performance tracking is required.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and grant management is required.
- Demonstrated experience in financial planning and budget management is required.
- Ability to build relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders is required.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills is required.
- Ability to manage complex initiatives and maintain confidentiality and professionalism is required.
- Supervisor experience is preferred.
Other Qualifications
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the ONLINE application system in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete and all required documentation is attached. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.
A complete application consists of the following:
1. Completed Central Alabama Community College online application.
2. Current resume.
3. College transcripts (copies will be accepted; if employed, it is the responsibility of the employee to furnish officialtranscripts to CACC). Transcripts must provide degree and date degree was awarded.
Applicants must travel at their own expense. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodationsfor qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right not to fill the position in the event ofbudgetary or operational constraints.
Central Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama CommunityCollege System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age,be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity,or employment. Central Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department ofHomeland Security.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment willbe required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Central Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to theawarding the position. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for thisposition should another vacancy occur during the search process.