POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

EVENTS AND GRANTS COORDINATOR

Responsibilities:

· Works with Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Associate Vice President of Advancement and Cultural Arts, and Alumni Director to plan and implement special events at Dixie State College.

· Works with Alumni Director on booking and overseeing Alumni House rental events.

· Manages and coordinates Institutional Advancement Division events including: the Sears Invitational Art Show, Fire & Ice Gala, Scholarship Associates Golf Tournament, Hall of Fame, Homecoming, Celebrity Golf Classic, reunions, alumni events, building dedications, fundraising events, donor cultivation events, and stewardship events.

· Coordinates event mass mailings.

· Management of event recordkeeping and databases.

· Researches and writes grants for Dixie State College.

· Maintains grant calendar.

· Works with volunteer committees.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and three years related experience required.

· Knowledge of principles and practices of fund raising, event planning and grant writing.

· Computer expertise is required (computer design applications such as Adobe Office Suite).

· Ability to work under pressure with continual deadlines and on several projects simultaneously.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, the college community, and the public.

Terms of Contract: Full time professional staff position. Beginning salary range $34,000 to $36,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

Application Procedures: Review of applications begins September 19, 2008, open until filled. Submit a Dixie State College application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources, Dixie State College, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770. For more information please call (435) 652-7520 or fax (435) 656-4001.