About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all - and focused on each - of our students. As a 2024 Top Ten Public College, classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. Nearly 93% of our graduates land competitive jobs or are accepted by some of the best grad schools in the country. We engage in the most nationally relevant conversations by hosting some of the most celebrated thinkers and speakers on our campus in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, an area known for its mountain ranges, hiking trails, and panoramic views. Our hometown of North Adams is brimming with creative energy and the regional economy is booming as a result. In nearly every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate you as an individual, a leader, and a communicator, fully empowered to make your impression on the world.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Chief Advancement Operating Officer (CAOO) is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive and strategic, alumni and foundation member engagement, and advancement services programs for the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

The CAOO will manage and oversee advancement, foundation member, alumni, and constituent engagement, advancement services (which include the database management, prospect research, gift recording and reporting, foundation and college budget development and management, and general office operations), and MCLA Foundation financial volunteer management.

This position works closely with campus partners, such as Administration and Finance, Student Financial Services, Career Services, Athletics, Academic Affairs, and Enrollment/Community Relations to build smooth pathways for Institutional Advancement's friend and fundraising efforts to have significant impact on MCLA students and College programs.

The CAOO will manage the Finance and Internal Audit, Endowment and Trust, Gift Acceptance, Property, and Nominating Committees of the MCLA Foundation, Inc. and work with the Foundation President and other officers on operational matters and confidential financial business. In addition, collaborates and work closely with colleagues across development, campus events, grants, corporate engagement and leads strategic management discussions and decisions as part of IA's senior management team.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement (VPIA) and President of the MCLA Foundation, Inc.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Associate Director of Alumni Engagement (ADAE); Advancement Communications Manager; Associate Director of Advancement Operations (ADAO), Foundation Controller (contracted position), and Foundation Property Manager (contracted position).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts strongly encourages employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control recommendation is that everyone aged 6 and up should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they've received any original COVID-19 vaccines.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Barbara Chaput, Chief Human Resources Officer.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Justin MacDowell
Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 662-5571
justin.macdowell@mcla.edu

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172

Application Instructions:

Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.

For additional information on this position, please contact the hiring manager, Robert Ziomek, at robert.ziomek@mcla.edu