Tompkins Cortland Community College seeks an Executive Director of the Tompkins Cortland Community College Foundation who will lead development, alumni relations, and the Tompkins Cortland Community Foundation, acting as the liaison between the Foundation, the college community, donors, and the public on all matters related to philanthropy. The Chief Advancement Officer/Executive Director will collaborate to provide long-range strategic planning, leadership, and day-to-day administration of the Foundation, serving as the College’s principal fundraiser, and will be responsible for fostering positive relationships with constituents of the college and external community to secure philanthropic support for college priorities. As a collaborative member of the President’s staff, the Chief Advancement Officer/Executive Director will participate in strategic discussions, formulate policy recommendations related to the position’s area of responsibility, support planning and advocacy with philanthropic and foundation funders, and fully engage in the college’s annual budget, planning, and evaluation processes.

At Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3), they equip students with the education and skills needed for today’s job market, whether for transfer to four-year institutions or direct to careers. Their high-quality, affordable programs are designed to provide practical, real-world experience that leads to success. TC3 offers degrees, microcredentials, and single courses in more than 40 fields of study, including healthcare, business, education, and technology. As a partner in developing the workforce that will power the economic prosperity of their region, their career-oriented focus will help students advance in their current career or explore a new one. Plus, as part of the State University of New York (SUNY), their graduates transfer to some of the best four-year institutions in the country. In their region, Cornell University, Binghamton University, Ithaca College, and SUNY Cortland annually rank among their top transfer partners. Everything they do is part of their commitment to their students and their future. It's a commitment they take very seriously, and it extends beyond the classroom to include extra-curricular opportunities that help their students grow and the community prosper. At TC3, they help their students make a difference, in their community and in their world.

"TC3 is an institution moving forward, following a difficult period in the college’s history that was exacerbated by the global pandemic. I have served as President of TC3 since 2022 and have assembled an exceptional senior leadership team serving five divisions: Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, Administration, Institutional Effectiveness and Finance. The new Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director will join the senior leadership team, reflecting the imperative of philanthropy to fulfilling the College’s mission and vision and advancing the institutional goals contained in the newly launched 2025-28 TC3 Strategic Plan: Sustaining a Vibrant Community. I am now seeking a strategic partner and leader who wants to roll up their sleeves and plow new ground to rebuild the systems, structure and culture necessary for successful philanthropy at TC3. "— Dr. Amy Kremenek, President

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.