Foundation Operations Coordinator (R0094)

Title: Foundation Operations Coordinator (R0094)

Agency: Brightpoint Community College

Location: Chesterfield - 041

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $57,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

Brightpoint offers a robust benefits package, including:

• State of Virginia employee benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays
• Remote work flexibility, depending on role and departmental needs
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous learning programs
• Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the position of Foundation Operations Coordinator to support the Brightpoint Community College Foundation. We seek a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused individual to support the Foundation's mission of securing philanthropic support to benefit the college and its students. The ideal candidate will be an energetic professional with strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and who is passionate about the mission of the college. This position serves as a key member of the Foundation team, helping to ensure the efficient operation of Foundation programs and activities, including but not limited to:

• Support Foundation Board governance and executive operations: Schedule and support committee meetings, prepare materials, manage communications, record minutes, track attendance, and provide administrative support to the Executive Director.
• Support Foundation events and donor engagement: Support the planning and execution of donor, alumni, and scholarship events; manage registrations and RSVPs; assist with donor stewardship, recognition, and engagement activities. As a college employee, will also assist as needed with college events and programs, when directed.
• Assist with Foundation Communications and Fundraising Efforts: Contribute to the development and distribution of newsletters, fundraising appeals, impact reports, scholarship stories, and other communications that advance philanthropic support for the college.
• Assist with Gift Processing and Financial Administration: Process mail and donations, maintain financial records and procedures, support invoice and payment processing, and serve as backup for key Foundation financial functions.
• Support Scholarship and Student Success Initiatives: Assist with scholarship communications, recipient profiles, donor stewardship materials, and promotion of scholarship opportunities to students.
• Manage Foundation Office Operations: Oversee office supplies and promotional inventory, monitor shared phone and email accounts, coordinate facilities requests,maintain records, and support day-to-day Foundation operations.

This exciting opportunity is made possible through Foundation funding and supports the college's ongoing commitment to excellence. As a restricted position, continued employment is contingent upon the availability of Foundation funds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience working in higher education, nonprofit organizations, fundraising, advancement, or board administration. Strong organizational and communication skills.

Successful completion and passing of a background check is required.

Additional Considerations:

Experience working in fundraising, donor relations, alumni relations.