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Accountant IV Mount Wachusett Community College About Mount Wachusett Community College: Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation. We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer. <a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5463191&amp;targetURL=http://mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/" target="_blank">http://mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/</a> Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment. Job Description: General Statement of Duties: The senior accountant performs a variety of activities to support the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Accounting, Reporting, Treasury and Payroll systems. Reconciles and manages ISAs with DCAM and the Massachusetts Comptroller's Office. Reconciles and makes recommendations on funding held in state appropriations, cash flow strategies and maintains Banner fund reconciliations. Performs bank reconciliations and complex fund analysis. Will conduct reconciliations, procedural compliance research and communications with college staff and administration. The incumbent will ensure the timely and accurate reporting of cash activities in accordance with policies and procedures; maintain various accounting records and reporting schedules and conduct reconciliations to ensure compliance. Works with administration to review and support process improvements and automation. Responsibilities: • Maintains Ellucian Banner interface with payroll transactions completed in state payroll system, including employee fringe benefits. • Completes fund transfers in MMARS and Banner for biweekly payroll transactions. • Processes personnel action requests from Human Resources, codes staff payroll transactions to the appropriate cost center in Interview Exchange system. • Prepares year end payroll accrual journal voucher entries and supports year end activities related to payroll. • Assists with maintenance of information in State Labor Cost Management system. • Prepares Bank and MMARS appropriation reconciliations, completing transactional activity as needed. • Enters State chargeback details into Ellucian Banner Finance module. • Maintains, prepares and enters Capital Project details into MMARS and Ellucian Banner systems. • Works with Capital Project Manager to ensure all necessary documents completed, including contracts. • Assists Payroll in issuing manual payroll checks when necessary. • Reconciles unclaimed property and sends to escheat as needed. • Reviews and research variance in general ledger accounts using Banner system assisting Cost Center Heads with accounts payable questions. • Prepares general, adjusting, and correcting journal entries. • Maintains records for complex allocation charges and usage which require technical accounting skills. • Ensures compliance of Cash Management policy set forth by College Policy. • Works actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college-wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. • Embraces and supports the principle that "diversity is everybody's business" through the daily performance of duties and responsibilities. • Confers with agency personnel and outside agencies by telephone, in writing or in person to resolve accounting discrepancies and/or obtain statistical data and documentation for various reports and/or projects. • Prepares financial statements and reports and maintains accounts and records such as lease schedules, aging reports, and recurring payment schedules. • Participates in system implementation efforts, works with administration to review and support process improvements and to create modern and efficient processes. • Assist in preparing, reviewing, and coordinating audit work papers and financial analysis. • Serve as backup for college business office functions as needed within internal control parameters. • Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned. For Complete Union Specifications Click HERE Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: • Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting including terminology. 2. Knowledge of the methods of general report writing. 3. Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of accounting data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations. 4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts and ledgers. 5. Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned unit activities. 6. Ability to perform mathematical calculations using formulae to solve accounting problems. 7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 8. Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and through questioning individuals. 9. Ability to maintain accurate records. 10. Ability to prepare genera and financial reports. 11. Ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence. 12. Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression. 13. Ability to exercise sound judgment. 14. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information. 15. Ability to deal tactfully with others. 16. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. 17. Ability to work independently. 18. Ability to work in a team setting. 19. Ability to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner. 20. Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic review and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action. 21. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision. 22. Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives. 23. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of financial analysis. 24. Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial management. Desired Qualifications: • General Ledger experience • Close attention to detail, high level of accuracy, excellent time management skills • Experience with fund accounting • Higher education sector experience • Professional experience working in an accounting related field. • Experience with Commonwealth of Massachusetts accounting systems (MMARS/CIW/HRCMS etc). Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. Additional Information: Salary: $66,453.66-$93,931.50 An appointment made from outside the bargaining unit will be at step one unless the collective bargaining agreement dictates otherwise. Grade: 20 Employee Status: Full Time Benefits: Yes Hours per Week: 37.5 Number of Weeks: 52 Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Application Instructions: Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: <a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5463191&amp;targetURL=https://mwcc.edu/covid/" target="_blank">https://mwcc.edu/covid/</a> The following documents are required: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Anticipated Effective Date:August 2024 Priority will be given to applications received prior to August 4, 2024 Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI). To apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/5463191" target="_blank">https://mwcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=178568</a> Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. <a href="https://www.jobelephant.com/" target="_blank">Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency</a> jeid-0f5ca3242dc24ab6854777184358827c

Accountant IV

Senior Director, The Manville School Boston, MA The Manville School at the Baker Center seeks a Senior Director to lead strategy and operations. About The Baker Center for Children and Families An affiliate of Harvard Medical School, The Baker Center is a nationally recognized mental health organization dedicated to improving the quality of mental health care for children, families, and caregivers. Originally named Judge Baker Children's Center, in honor of Harvey Humphrey Baker, the first judge appointed to the Boston Juvenile Court, the Center opened in 1917 and serves children and families of Greater Boston and the MetroWest region. The Baker Center is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by bridging the gap between science and practice to improve access to the highest quality care in community-based settings. For more than 100 years, The Baker Center has been instrumental in creating a continuum of care that supports children's healthy development at the policy, systems, and practice levels. Through direct programs and services, research, and professional training, The Baker Center is a preeminent voice and active resource on issues of children's mental health. About The Manville School The Manville School at The Baker Center is a therapeutic day school for students in grades K-10 who experience social, emotional, behavioral, neurological, and/or learning difficulties that impacted their ability to succeed in previous school settings. Manville has been recognized as a leader among special needs day schools in the Boston area since 1957. Manville offers a comprehensive array of evidence-based services and supports that promote healthy development and educational success, including: • Highly-structured classrooms with an average class size of 8, and each staffed by a special education teacher, assistant teacher, and behavioral counselor • Innovative curriculum with highly individualized instruction, aligned with Massachusetts Common Core State Standards • Educational support services including reading, math, speech and language, occupational therapy, and assistive technology • Fully integrated clinical services, with evidence-based individual and group therapy • Comprehensive evaluations and a newly opened assessment classroom • Active caregiver support and family programs In 2023, nearly 120 students achieved exceptional educational and personal outcomes through Manville's integrated clinical, behavioral, and academic services. Manville has a diverse student population representing 49 communities in Massachusetts. About the Opportunity Reporting to the President/CEO of The Baker Center, the Senior Director of the Manville School oversees all of Manville School's operations and, with the Manville School leadership team, provides overall leadership and sets the vision for the school. In partnership with the President/CEO and senior management team, the Senior Director develops and implements strategic goals for the Manville School and ensures that Manville School leadership and staff are working together to achieve successful outcomes. These outcomes will be consistent with the highly effective model that Manville School is known for and consistent with the overall mission of The Baker Center. The Senior Director will work closely with the President/CEO and Director of Finance to ensure that Manville School is reaching its target census, adapting to current needs, and meeting the high standards of The Baker Center. The Senior Director will also work with the President/CEO and senior staff to identify growth and business development opportunities to expand Manville School's impact. Key Responsibilities School Operations • Lead planning, development, and delivery of school-based educational, clinical, behavioral, and family engagement services in support of the mission of the Manville School. • Oversee all operations of the school with 8 direct reports, over 40 indirect reports, and 120 staff, including trainees/interns, administrative, front-office and kitchen staff. • Working with the President/CEO, establish strategic goals for school-related services, develop operating plans to meet those goals, and update and monitor implementation of the operating plans. • Ensure Manville School's compliance with all requirements, laws, and regulations governing the provision of special education services. • Develop and maintain a balanced budget and prepare reports and other documents as required. • Assess and ensure that staff/personnel needs are maintained at appropriate levels and that The Baker Center's diversity goals are met. • Ensure that all of The Baker Center policies are understood, practiced, and enforced. • Incorporate center-wide organizational goals into the program-specific goals within school-related programs and services. • Implement and maintain systems for defining and measuring program effectiveness, including the assessment of children's educational, behavioral, social, and psychological functioning at intake, throughout their stay at Manville School, and after leaving the school. Leadership • Serve as a member of The Baker Center senior leadership team, working with other organizational leaders, the Board of Trustees, and The Baker Center staff. • Work closely with department heads and managers to provide supervision and professional development in accordance with The Baker Center guidelines. • Integrate Manville School's programs and services into the overall structure of The Baker Center and help develop center-wide creative, holistic approaches to working with children and their families that support their growth and development. • Serve as a member of The Baker Center Operations Team, IT Steering Committee, and Retirement Plan Committee • Identify areas for growth, expansion and new business opportunities in special education. External Relations, Marketing, &amp; Admissions • Organize and implement marketing strategies to ensure continued appropriate student referrals to maintain enrollment to meet organizational targets. • Represent Manville School and The Baker Center at, and maintain positive relationships with, external constituencies, including DESE, MAAPS, GBAAPS, Massachusetts Legislature, City of Boston, etc. • Maintain positive working relationships with referring school districts. • Participate in professional and community activities that serve the interests of the Manville School and The Baker Center Key Qualifications •10+ years of experience within a therapeutic special education setting with 5+ years in a leadership/administrative role, with responsibilities covering a wide range of program functions (budget/finance, admissions/marketing, educational and clinical service delivery). •Master's degree in Education, Social Work or Psychology, or a related field, with the corresponding Massachusetts License. •Management/supervisory, crisis response, and budget/financial management training preferred. •A track record of exceptional leadership, with an entrepreneurial vision and effective communication, transparency, and listening skills to sustain collaboration, innovation, and creative problem-solving within the program. • A demonstrated capacity for effective leadership, including strong communication skills, the ability to motivate and supervise effectively, strong crisis intervention and creative problem-solving skills. •The ability to be flexible and work collaboratively across multiple domains and constituent groups. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness. • Ensure confidentiality and a high level of customer service in all interactions. • Commitment to working in an integrity driven environment, demonstrating consistency in cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. • Meticulous attention to detail. • Commitment to mission and vision of the agency. Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Baker Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. The compensation range for this position is $150,000 – $175,000, commensurate with experience. To express interest, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence<a href="https://apptrkr.com/5418157" target="_blank"> here.</a> For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.developmentguild.com" target="_blank">www.developmentguild.com</a>. Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. <a href="https://www.jobelephant.com/" target="_blank">Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency</a> jeid-f2d0e72da5394534966666c8324a9a2f

Senior Director, The Manville School

Weekend Access Services Associate Amherst Campus Part Time JR5101 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Weekend Access Services Associate position. The Weekend Access Services Associate is a part-time (20 hours per week), academic-year position, starting at $21.78 per hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. Oversees the weekend evening operations of the Robert Frost Library, including full responsibility for the library during some periods. Supervises weekend Access Services student assistants, who are performing a wide array of tasks. Supports print and electronic reserve services during peak times. Participates fully as a member of the Access Services department and serves regularly scheduled hours at the front desk. Maintains a Thursday-Saturday work schedule (Thursday 10-5 pm, Friday-Saturday 3-11 pm) and serves as student supervisor on duty on Friday and Saturday evenings. Adjusted schedule during academic break and exam periods. Summary of Responsibilities: Student Training and Supervision 
<ul>
<li>On Friday and Saturday evenings, serves as student supervisor on duty, ensuring consistent desk staffing. </li>
<li>Adjusts schedule during academic break and exam periods </li>
<li>Assists in training student assistants, ensuring that they understand and carry out library policies and procedures </li>
<li>Shares monitoring of and responding to messages in the Access Supervisors email account </li>
</ul>
 Scheduled hours at the Frost Front Desk 
<ul>
<li>Provides services and assistance to library users, including charging/discharging materials, maintaining borrower accounts, explaining policies and procedures, answering questions and referring patrons to other departments within the library or on campus as appropriate </li>
<li>Maintains working knowledge of library policies and procedures. Engages in departmental discussions about best practices and policy changes </li>
<li>Supports student desk attendants in resolving customer service issues in a user-focused, equitable way </li>
</ul>
 Supports reserves operations during peak times 
<ul>
<li>Processes print reserve material, adding items to course lists, adjusting online records, and labeling physical items </li>
<li>Performs link checking to ensure quality control for eReserves </li>
</ul>
 Stack and Equipment Maintenance 
<ul>
<li>Participates in ensuring shelving accuracy by newly trained stack maintenance students </li>
<li>Maintains stock of circulating equipment, ensuring functionality and adequate supply </li>
<li>Arranges access to thesis lockers, communicating with borrowers and desk staff, changing locks annually, and coordinating renewals </li>
<li>Organizes charging and finishing stations, maintaining signage, ensuring supplies and hardware functionality </li>
</ul>
 Patron Record Management 
<ul>
<li>Expires patrons from monthly staff departure lists, following up on checked out library material </li>
<li>Updates unaffiliated patrons </li>
</ul>
 Qualifications: Required 
<ul>
<li>Associate's degree, or 3-5 years of experience in lieu of a degree </li>
<li>Demonstrated exceptional customer service, including creative problem-solving and a commitment to equitable access </li>
<li>Demonstrated close attention to detail and organizational skills </li>
<li>Proficient computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies into existing operations </li>
<li>Ability to work closely and problem-solve with colleagues from all library departments, students, faculty, and staff </li>
<li>Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and tasks </li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills </li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to effectively supporting a broadly diverse and intentionally inclusive community </li>
</ul>
 Preferred 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree </li>
<li>Experience working in an academic or research library </li>
</ul>
 Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for <a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5408850&amp;targetURL=https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits Information</a>. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at <a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5408850&amp;targetURL=https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs" target="_blank">https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs</a>. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/5408850" target="_blank">https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Weekend-Access-Services-Associate_JR5101</a> Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. <a href="https://www.jobelephant.com/" target="_blank">Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency</a> jeid-f0a22a6410233e488927174b2bbcc10f

Weekend Access Services Associate

THE OPPORTUNITY
Cancer is, and will continue to be, a major burden on societiesworldwide. This problem is not unique to any single country butinstead is a global challenge that does not recognize borders.
Through many decades of research, a deep understanding of manyaspects of how cancer is initiated, develops and spreads is beinggained. This understanding is now being translated into novelprevention strategies and a compendium of increasingly advancedtreatments.
However, despite these breakthroughs many tough, stubbornchallenges continue to impede progress. Solving these challengesholds the key to a decidedly different outcome for the manymillions diagnosed with cancer each year. To make radical progressagainst these challenges requires an elite, global community ofcancer researchers to collaborate across borders, with a relentlessfocus on solving them. To make the radical progress against thesechallenges Cancer Grand Challenges was established.
American Friends of Cancer Research is the US-based organizationsupporting the Cancer Grand Challenges initiative. American Friendsof Cancer Research is now seeking to appoint a Senior Manager,Development Operations. The Senior Manager, Development Operationslead the operational, data management and analytical functions forthe development team. American Friends of Cancer Research istherefore seeking an experienced operations professional, who willbe responsible for shaping the operational capabilities and supportfunctions, including project management and coordination for thegrowing development team, with Cancer Grand Challenges.&nbsp;Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Senior Manager,Development Operations will be responsible for building andmanaging the operational functions of the Development office.
Cancer Grand Challenges
Cancer Grand Challenges supports an elite community ofinternational research teams to come together, think differently,and solve some of cancer’s toughest challenges. With a series of$25 million awards, Cancer Grand Challenges teams are empowered torise above the traditional boundaries of geography and scientificdiscipline, in order to accelerate scientific progress, and toultimately change outcomes for people with cancer.
Founded by the two largest funders of cancer research in theworld - <a href="https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/" target="_blank">Cancer ResearchUK</a> and the National Cancer Institute in the United States - anduniting an international community of partners,&nbsp; Cancer GrandChallenges aims to make the radical progress against cancer that isurgently needed.
&nbsp;
American Friends of Cancer Research
The American Friends of Cancer Research is an independent501(c)3 not-for-profit. Its purpose is to support unique,large-scale, global research collaborations in partnership withother scientific funders to catalyze transformational breakthroughsin our understanding of cancer, that could lead to new ways toprevent, diagnose, and treat cancers.
The principal focus of American Friends of Cancer Research is tosupport Cancer Grand Challenges - a flagship global initiativesdeveloped and led out of Cancer Research UK in partnership with theU.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI). The incumbent professionalwill be employed by American Friends of Cancer Research to supportthe Cancer Grand Challenges initiative.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE’S MAIN PURPOSE
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Senior Managerfor Development Operations will lead the operational, datamanagement and analytical functions for the development team. TheSenior Manager will shape and deliver the operational capabilitiesand support functions, including project management andcoordination for the growing development team for CGC. This rolewill be a key partner to the Chief Development Officer and willprovide management and support services including - prospect anddata management and analysis, management of prospect research,donor and partner relations tracking, gift administration andproject management underpinning the growing development functionfor Cancer Grand Challenges globally.
This position will require a capable, entrepreneurialdevelopment professional who seeks to play a key role in building afoundational operating framework for a growing organizationcommitted to tackling the biggest outstanding questions in thefield of cancer research.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising
<ul>
<li>Develop and manage accurate and compliant gift processingstandards, including timely gift and grant income entry andacknowledgement and integrity of data working closely withcolleagues in operations and finance</li>
<li>Act as project manager on key department initiatives,strategies and active portfolio moves management tracking workingproactively with frontline colleagues to manage and adaptstrategies through implementation</li>
<li>Work with appropriate CRUK colleagues and/or contractors todevelop robust prospect and partner research providing decisionsupport for active portfolio management</li>
<li>Produces reports on activities and income for management andboard including for strategic planning purposes and annual andquarterly performance tracking</li>
<li>Partners with Administrative Assistant and other colleagues toprepare briefings and organizes itineraries for high-level visitsand meetings</li>
<li>Oversees and maintains accuracy of data and prepares reportsusing a variety of databases and programs including but not limitedto Salesforce (CRM) and Microsoft Excel</li>
<li>Develops and manages systems to assure robust management andtracking of cultivation and stewardship strategies with prospects,donors, and partners</li>
<li>Partners with operational colleagues on communications,research and operations teams to leverage event, workshops andsummits in support of stewardship and income generation goals</li>
<li>Serve as a resource across CGC in support of relationshipmanagement with partners and other constituents via datasupport</li>
<li>Contributes to departmental goals by accomplishing relatedduties as required</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;KEY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp;EXPERIENCE
<ul>
<li>3-5 years of relevant professional experience in fundraisingoperations, especially gifts and grants for science, health andmedicine or higher education. Knowledge and understanding offundraising best practices.</li>
<li>Understanding of fundraising, donor relations, or businessdevelopment concepts, principles, techniques, procedures andpractices.</li>
<li>Highly organized with a proven ability to set and deliver to ahigh standard consistently with competing and demandingdeadlines.</li>
<li>Curiosity to learn and develop, motivated by the opportunity tobe part of this exciting new global initiative.</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to workwith and communicate effectively and professionally with a widerange of individuals from internal colleagues, institutionalleaders, and external collaborators, stakeholders and donors.</li>
<li>Thorough project management skillset. Prepared to take on awide variety of tasks. Have a “can do”, service-oriented attitudeand a demonstrated ability to problem solve.&nbsp; Ability toanticipate challenges and address them quickly.</li>
<li>Ability to occasionally travel and work irregular hours such assupporting events</li>
<li>Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managingmultiple and complex projects;</li>
<li>Excellent project management and organisation skills withstrong attention to detail;</li>
<li>Excellent writing skills;</li>
<li>Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to problemsolve;</li>
<li>Strong computer skills with knowledge of databases (Salesforceencouraged), Excel, Power Point and other technology tools andplatforms. Strong comfort with technology and ability to learn newskills.</li>
<li>Ability to deal with ambiguity and to navigate new territory,setting a clear path and establishing new protocols.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;TEAM BEHAVIORS
<ul>
<li>Excited by the opportunity to contribute to the mission andambitions of Cancer Grand Challenges;</li>
<li>Willing to go above and beyond the position description toensure this new initiative is a success;</li>
<li>Demonstrate excellent self-awareness and understand personalimpact;</li>
<li>Integrate into, and work well as part of a dynamic and evolvingteam based across different geographic locations, cultures, andlegal frameworks;</li>
<li>Respond well to and embrace change and ambiguity;</li>
<li>Provide and receive feedback to enable individual and teamdevelopment;</li>
</ul>

Senior Manager, Development Operations

THE OPPORTUNITY
Cancer is, and will continue to be, a major burden on societiesworldwide. This problem is not unique to any single country butinstead is a global challenge that does not recognize borders.
Through many decades of research, a deep understanding of manyaspects of how cancer is initiated, develops and spreads is beinggained. This understanding is now being translated into novelprevention strategies and a compendium of increasingly advancedtreatments.
However, despite these breakthroughs many tough, stubbornchallenges continue to impede progress. Solving these challengesholds the key to a decidedly different outcome for the manymillions diagnosed with cancer each year. To make radical progressagainst these challenges requires an elite, global community ofcancer researchers to collaborate across borders, with a relentlessfocus on solving them. To make the radical progress against thesechallenges Cancer Grand Challenges was established.
Cancer Grand Challenges is now seeking to appoint a Director ofFoundation and Corporate Relations. The Director of Foundation andCorporate Relations will develop and manage the foundation andcorporate relations program that will seek to generate early andsubstantial support for Cancer Grand Challenges. Cancer GrandChallenges is therefore seeking an experienced foundation andcorporate relations professional, who will be responsible fordesigning, planning and executing the strategy to developpartnerships with Cancer Grand Challenges.&nbsp; Reporting to theChief Development Officer, the Director of Foundation and CorporateRelations will be responsible for building a robust and diversefoundation and partnership base.
Cancer Grand Challenges
Cancer Grand Challenges supports an elite community ofinternational research teams to come together, think differently,and solve some of cancer’s toughest challenges. With a series of$25 million awards, Cancer Grand Challenges teams are empowered torise above the traditional boundaries of geography and scientificdiscipline, in order to accelerate scientific progress, and toultimately change outcomes for people with cancer.
Founded by the two largest funders of cancer research in theworld - <a href="https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/" target="_blank">Cancer ResearchUK</a> and the National Cancer Institute in the United States - anduniting an international community of partners, Cancer GrandChallenges aims to make the radical progress against cancer that isurgently needed.
American Friends of Cancer Research
American Friends of Cancer Research is an independent 501(c)3not-for-profit. Its purpose is to support unique, large-scale,global research collaborations in partnership with other scientificfunders to catalyze transformational breakthroughs in ourunderstanding of cancer, that could lead to new ways to prevent,diagnose, and treat cancers.
The principal focus of American Friends of Cancer Research is tosupport Cancer Grand Challenges - a flagship global initiativesdeveloped and led out of Cancer Research UK in partnership with theU.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI). &nbsp;The incumbentprofessional will be employed by American Friends of CancerResearch to support the Cancer Grand Challenges initiative.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE’S MAIN PURPOSE
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director ofFoundation and Corporate Relations will play an integral role inadvancing the mission and generating income for Cancer GrandChallenges. The Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations willplay a central role in developing and managing the foundation andcorporate relations program that has generated early andsubstantial support for Cancer Grand Challenges. Foundation andCorporate giving and partnerships are a key pillar of a diversifiedincome generation strategy for Cancer Grand Challenges. Identifyingappropriate foundation and corporate prospects for grant winning,partnerships and other income, the Director will collaborate withsenior programmatic and scientific leaders on the submission ofproposals and reports, the development of partnerships, and serveas a relationship manager and strategist for a growing portfolio ofmajor, regional, and family foundations and prospective globalcorporate partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising
<ul>
<li>Expand and oversee portfolio of foundation and corporateprospects, partners and sponsors</li>
<li>Individually and collaboratively develop and write proposalsand reports in support of Cancer Grand Challenges</li>
<li>Collaborate with leadership to assess foundations andcorporations’ alignment with and potential to support and/orpartner with Cancer Grand Challenges</li>
<li>Develop and implement comprehensive cultivation and stewardshipstrategies for growing portfolio of foundation and corporateprospects, partners and supporters</li>
<li>Draft correspondence and other materials for senior leaders andfaculty.</li>
<li>Manage the timely execution of multiple projects, enlistingsupport of other staff where appropriate.</li>
<li>Represent Cancer Grand Challenges and serve as a liaison tofoundation and corporate leaders and program staff asappropriate</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;KEY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp;EXPERIENCE
<ul>
<li>Exceptional writing and communication skills</li>
<li>Working knowledge and understanding of the foundation andcorporate sectors, particularly those organizations thathistorically support cancer and/or fundamental life sciencesresearch or academic medical research</li>
<li>Passionate and knowledgeable about the life sciences and/ormedicine and the important role fundamental research plays inadvancing knowledge about and interventions, therapies anddiagnostics for cancers or other conditions</li>
<li>Ambition to build and maintain effective partnerships at alllevels of internal and external constituencies.</li>
<li>Demonstrated aptitude to thrive in a complex and dynamicenvironment, managing multiple priorities</li>
<li>A self-starter who uses an entrepreneurial approach to buildingand guiding an organizational fundraising program with the abilityto expand the pipeline of supporters and partners</li>
<li>Master's Degree or equivalent preferred</li>
<li>5-7 years of professional work experience in nonprofitmanagement, development, alumni relations, marketing, publicrelations, sales or similar professional work experiencerequired</li>
<li>Ability to travel and work irregular hours as needed</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively with high-level decision makers,committee members, and donors</li>
<li>Experience leading a project team or managing staffpreferred</li>
<li>Experience writing and managing independent proposals anddeveloping solicitation strategies at the seven figure pluslevel</li>
</ul>
TEAM BEHAVIORS
<ul>
<li>Excited by the opportunity to build on the success and scale ofCancer Grand Challenges;</li>
<li>Willing to go above and beyond the position description toensure this new initiative is a success;</li>
<li>Demonstrate excellent self-awareness and understand personalimpact;</li>
<li>Integrate into, and work well as part of a dynamic and evolvingteam based across different geographic locations, cultures, andlegal frameworks;</li>
<li>Respond well to and embrace change and ambiguity;</li>
<li>Provide and receive feedback to enable individual and teamdevelopment;</li>
</ul>

Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

Who is EMPath?
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-basednonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to moveout of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools todo the same.
As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services,a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offera wide range of rewarding career opportunities.
What will you be doing? Making an impact everyday.
Chief Development Officer will help to develop,implement, and articulate a strategic vision for the organizationthat focuses on strategic growth—in program reach andeffectiveness, in influence and brand recognition, and inrevenue—while maintaining operational efficiency. As a member ofthe executive team, the CDO will help to drive the development ofplans around new strategic priorities, and will build newpartnerships to grow and sustain the organization. The CDO willoversee a portfolio that includes: 1) fundraising; 2)communications; and 3.) marketing.
CDO, reporting to the CEO, will play a key role in theorganization by focusing on EMPath’s future development anddirection; including leading efforts for launching amulti-million-dollar comprehensive impact campaign. The CDOwill:
<ul>
<li>Lead fundraising efforts to ensure that EMPath has the revenueto achieve its strategic priorities, with a goal of expanding anddiversifying EMPath’s revenue, growing the foundation portfolio,and expanding its planned gifts, and major donor program.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of philanthropy and ensure that funddevelopment is executed and aligned with the values, vision,mission, and strategic direction of the organization.</li>
<li>Work with EMPath leadership, board, and other stakeholders tocoordinate, plan, and execute strategy for new priorities,including those that may form the case for support for acomprehensive campaign.</li>
<li>Develop a multi-year, multi-million-dollar campaign thatsupports EMPath’s bold vision.</li>
<li>Cultivate and maintain relationships with board members, majordonors, and key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Oversee communications for the organization, identifying keythemes and talking points for the organization, and driving theorganization’s overall communications strategy.</li>
<li>Oversee efforts to revitalize a robust Story Sharing Network ofEMPath participants, focused on ethical story-telling.</li>
<li>Plan and oversee fundraising events, like annual galas andhouse parties.</li>
<li>Lead, support, develop, and mentor a dedicated team responsiblefor fundraising, communications, and implementing strategicpriorities that advance the organization.</li>
<li>Serve as a liaison to the Board’s Institutional AdvancementCommittee</li>
</ul>
What qualifications do you need to be successful in thisrole?
<ul>
<li>A minimum of 10 years leadership experience in a nonprofit, orsimilar organization, with demonstrated experience managinghigh-performing fundraising teams.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing asuccessful, comprehensive fund development program and preparing anannual development work plan and budget to achieve goals.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to cultivate andmaintain relationships with board members, donors of major gifts,foundation personnel, and other key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in securing new foundation grants ofsix-figures and up.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success with generating increased funds fromindividual donors, both major donors and annual appeals, through acoordinated, strategic approach. Knowledge of planned giving andexperience with online fundraising.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with theability to represent the organization externally across a widerange of stakeholders and constituencies.</li>
<li>Strong relationship builder with the ability to find commonground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diversestakeholders.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and analytical skills that reflectability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks, and ability tomanage multiple deadlines simultaneously.</li>
<li>Baseline certification in fundraising, the CFRE (CertifiedFundraising Executive), or equivalent experience is required.</li>
<li>Ability to take the initiative to identify and act on problemsand lead by example.</li>
</ul>
Ways to stand out in the crowd
<ul>
<li>Passion for EMPath’s mission and demonstrated commitment to thevalues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.</li>
<li>Experience leading multi-million dollar ($25M+) fundraisingcampaigns.</li>
<li>Proven track record leading fundraising efforts for a $15M+organization</li>
<li>Bilingualism is a plus!</li>
</ul>
Why EMPath?
The meaningful work! The organization and yourcolleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supportingfamilies as they work towards their biggest goals.
Collaborative team environment! You’ll join ateam that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas – allworking towards shared goals for elevating the good work of theorganization and the participants in our programs.
Work-life balance: 4-day work week. Hybridoffice environment: 2 days in-office in our Boston Seaport office,2 days remote. 4 weeks of paid time off &amp; 10 paidholidays.
Benefits: Competitive salary, retirementplanning and competitive healthcare benefits.
Pay transparency: The range for this role isbudgeted for $150,000-$165,000
EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, andsustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals,regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, genderexpression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, arestrongly encouraged to apply.
We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston,Massachusetts.
All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent uponclear results of a thorough background check.

Chief Development Officer

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