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Job Title

Advancement Specialist 

Department

Institutional Advancement

Job Category

Staff

FLSA

Non-exempt, Band 9

College Name

Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Owensboro, KY – Main Campus

Work Months

12 months


College Overview: 
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky.  OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com.

Benefits: 
Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

  • Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
  • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Work-Life Balance
  • 9.5 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: 
Owensboro Community and Technical College is hiring a full-time Advancement Specialist in our Institutional Advancement Department. This position facilitates relationships between the college, community members, and local businesses that respond to the community’s education, workforce, and economic needs.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide administrative support for the Chief Institutional Officer and other Advancement staff members. Assist the OCTC Foundation in preparing for regular meetings.
  • Record gifts to the college in contributor relations software, follow up with donors on pledges, and maintain confidentiality. Process Emergency Student Loans for students in need.
  • Provide outreach and manage special Advancement Functions such as the Trailblazer Dinner, Alumni Events, Donor Celebrations, and OCTC Restaurant Nights.
  • Compile and maintain information included in the annual report, assist with compilation of direct appeals and Foundation communication cycle. Schedule gift presentations and facilitate donor recognition stewardship.
  • Prepare and manage all Social Media outreach for Campaigns, Alumni Outreach, Advancement Events, and the Advancement Office.
  • Provide front line assistance for those who need services from the Advancement Office.

Additional Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong interpersonal and professional skills.
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Sound judgment.
  • High level of confidentiality.
  • Project management skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suites.
  • High level of organizational skills along with time management skills.
  • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree and two (2) year of relevant work experience or its equivalent is required. The equivalent would be associate degree and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
  • Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) preferred.

Application Process: 
Applicants must complete and submit:

  • Online application
  • Resume / CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Copy of all college transcripts, certificates and/or licensures. Official transcripts will be needed within the first 30 days of employment.
  • Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.

 

Position is based on an annual term-contract, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance and funding. 

 

Application Deadline: May 29th 2025
Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.