Job Description

Assist in developing and implementing activities for the SouthArk Foundation database management, accounting, special events, social media marketing, scholarship tracking, and alumni relations. Manage daily operations of the Raiser’s Edge software for tracking contributions, alumni, and events, and support the Financial Edge software. Provide professional support to the Foundation Executive Director.

Salary range: $30,000-$35,000 to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise extra help and work-study personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the Foundation’s Gift Management and Donor Database
   • Provide support for the daily operations of the Foundation Raiser’s Edge database, tracking contributions, alumni, donors, events, and prospect information.
   • Create and generate precise financial and analytical reports.
   • Maintain accuracy of the Raiser’s Edge database information.
   • Outreach to alumni and manage the alumni database.
2. Support for Foundation Executive Director
   • Handle inquiries from the college and public about Foundation activities on behalf of the Director.
   • Format agendas and reports for board and committee meetings. Set up and attend meetings, and record minutes.
   • Manage electronic lists, process mailouts, and track event registrations.
   • Update the Foundation’s website and the scholarship database.
3. Manage the Foundation Accounting and Record-Keeping Systems
   • Provide support for the Foundation accounting and record-keeping systems using Financial Edge software.
   • Assist with developing the annual budget and monitoring throughout the year.
   • Process, track, report, and acknowledge gift records.
   • Reconcile Raiser’s Edge information with accounting financial systems.
4. Assist in coordinating Foundation special events and support the Executive Director in executing the annual campaign and other fundraising activities
   • Manage event logistics and timelines.
   • Design marketing and publicity for all events.
5. Social Media
   • Write copy and postings using software like Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe Suite to create high-quality electronic materials.
   • Coordinate digital communications including mailings, fundraising communications, newsletters, and magazines.
   • Develop and execute social media marketing campaigns and analyze metrics for effectiveness. Research best practices and emerging trends to boost awareness and engagement.
   • Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and accurate communication with the public.
6. Expand the alumni program
   • Model best practices from resources.
   • Use social media in cultivating and growing the alumni base.
   • Use the Foundation website registration link to gather alumni data and enter into Raiser’s Edge database.
   • Engage alumni to volunteer and advocate for the college.

Job Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of numerous computer programs, including database and accounting software. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge are preferred.
• Extensive expertise in database management, imports and exports, and developing reports.
• Ability to research and analyze a variety of data, select relevant information, and integrate data into meaningful reports
• Skills in areas of non-profit accounting, record-keeping systems, and marketing.
• Organizational and oral/written communication skills and a professional, positive, and service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met on time.
• Must be willing to be flexible with work schedule.

• Two-year or higher degree, or two years relevant experience.
• Preferred experience in working with a non-profit organization.

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date.

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