About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Seattle Colleges is looking to hire an Advancement Associate in the Office of Advancement.

Salary range for this position is $56,924/yr. to $78,610/yr.

Position open until filled/Initial review of application materials will begin on Wednesday, 4/10/2024.

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about everyone in Seattle having the chance at a high-quality college education — no matter what they look like, where they’re from, who they love, or what’s in their wallet? Are you interested in advocating to make meaningful change in the community? Or feel a burning desire to do so now? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team at the Seattle Colleges Foundation. You’ll help carry forward an exciting campaign called Equity Can’t Wait, designed to help more students — especially first-generation students and students of color — get the support they need to develop their talents, finish their programs, and springboard to great jobs and great lives in our community.

The Advancement Associate is a full-time administrative, exempt position in the Office of Advancement and reports to the Director of Major Gifts. The Advancement Associate handles the administrative aspects of fundraising, donor tracking and stewardship for the Seattle Colleges Foundation. This role also assists with donor relations, creates and distributes donor communications, and supports the day-to-day operations of the major gifts program.

Hybrid work schedule available.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• Maintains and organizes donor and campaign solicitation materials.
• Supports tracking of incoming donations and CRM management including entering offline donations. Updates donor information, creates reports as needed, pulls mailing lists, and supports data integrity using Raiser’s Edge Classic and Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Supports the preparation and distribution of all gift acknowledgements.
• Supports prospect research by conducting online research and using ResearchPoint.
• Works in partnership with the fundraising team on donor visit logistics, (e.g. confirm venue and prep space, prepare materials, and update database with fundraising activities).
• Maintains donor records with updated information, communications, and stewardship plans.
• Participates in donor strategies, drafting donor communication, and pulling lists as needed.
• Monitors email for the department and provides timely responses or forwards to the appropriate people to handle.
• Keeps supervisor informed of significant and important items requiring review or action; obtains information from staff members, relays assignments, adheres to stated deadlines for assignments; compiles information for progress reports and fundraising reporting.
• Assists with planning of select events to further engage and cultivate new and existing relationships; and recognize donors.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• A high level of cultural competency and the ability to work with a diverse group of students, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Clear understanding and deep appreciation of the Seattle Colleges mission.
• 3 years of development/advancement experience or related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge and Research Point preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written communication skills.
• The ability to prioritize and manage several projects at various stages of completion.
• Experience and a high degree of proficiency working with the Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Requirements:

The Position

• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
• Is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyberbullying”¿.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB2327 as required.