Blackburn College Announces Search for a

Manager of Development Operations

Blackburn College, located in Carlinville, IL, is currently engaged in a search for an individual of integrity and high energy to oversee the daily operations of its Development Office.

Founded in 1837 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), Blackburn College provides a coeducational student body with a rigorous, distinctive and affordable liberal arts education that prepares its graduates to be responsible, productive citizens.  The College fosters a sense of service, community, and moral responsibility through its unique student managed work program, its collegial concept of shared governance, and its faculty/staff mentor relationship with students.

Reporting to the VPIA, the Manager of Development Operations has primary responsibility for the daily operations of the Development Office and staff including planning, goal-setting, execution, control and evaluation of fundraising.  The Manager works with the VPIA and Board Committees to provide support for all fundraising activities designed to support the mission of Blackburn College.  The ability to lead and motivate a staff of seven full-time professionals and five to eight students is central to the success of this individual.  The Manager must be an experienced professional with a demonstrated ability to raise funds who can evaluate the staff and provide (or arrange to be provided) the information and training necessary for success in the current fundraising environment.  The manager must have a sophisticated understanding of and ability to use Blackbaud and eTapestry such that s/he can help the staff identify prospects and establish strategies for donor development.  The Manager will meet with the College leadership team on a regular basis as necessary to insure communication and coordination of responsibilities.  The individual will be evaluated on the ability to organize and motivate staff to achieve agreed-upon fundraising goals.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Experienced fundraising professional with specific experience in higher education.
• Experience with eTapestry and Blackbaud.
• Demonstrated success in using moves management techniques to increase productivity.
• Capacity to motivate reports.

Nominations and applications, including resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, along with a cover letter detailing salary requirements should be submitted to:  Blackburn College, Attn:  Ann Allen, Human Resources, 700 College Avenue, Ludlum 209, Carlinville, IL  62626 or via e-mail to

Ann Allen.

Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  EOE.

Criminal Justice Professor

Blackburn College, a unique liberal arts work college seeks applications for a full-time, Criminal Justice Professor beginning fall 2010.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach criminal justice and psychology classes, be an active scholar, effective student adviser, and participate in the life of the college.  Ph.D. required; teaching experienced preferred.  Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, vita, description of scholarly interests, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts and complete contact information for at least three professional references to: Human Resources, Office of the President, Criminal Justice Search, Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Ludlum 209, Carlinville, IL 62626.  No phone calls or walk ins. EOE.

Qualified candidates for the above positions are asked to send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three current references to Ann Allen, Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Ludlum 209, Carlinville, IL 62626 or by e-mail: aalle@blackburn.edu. No phone calls or walk ins. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. EOE.