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Working Title Director of Institutional Advancement Role Title 12 month - Admin - Asst Prof Role Code 01124-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 288FA134 Agency Wytheville Community College Agency/Division Wytheville Community College (Div) Work Location Wythe - 197 Hiring Range Minimum $79,500 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category A-Official or Administrator Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Wytheville Community College is open from 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. This position will be required to work these hours along with any evening or weekend hours needed for events and meetings.
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The mission of Wytheville Community College is to provide a quality, comprehensive education for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.

The Director of Institutional Advancement for Wytheville Community College ( WCC ) is responsible for the management of the Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., the Wytheville Community College Scholarship Foundation, Inc., and the Wytheville Community College Real Estate Foundation, Inc., all non-profit 501©(3) organizations that operate under the direction of separate Boards of Directors. The Director of Institutional Advancement is also responsible for grant proposal writing and the management of the WCC Public Information Office. The Director supervises Institutional Advancement and Public Information Office staff.

The Director’s responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership for the planning and implementation of annual and special gift campaigns and fund-raising activities;
• Providing leadership for the recruitment and cultivation of Foundation donors and volunteers;
• Overseeing management of meetings of the Boards of Directors of the WCC Educational Foundation, Inc., the WCC Scholarship Foundation, Inc., and the WCC Real Estate Foundation, Inc.;
• Overseeing management of the day-to-day operations of the Foundations, including acknowledgement of private donations, record keeping, correspondence, and marketing;
• Managing the Foundations’ scholarship programs, as well as the Wythe-Bland Community Foundation Scholarship Program, the Twin County Community Foundation Community College Tuition Assistance Program, the Smyth County Promise Scholarship Program, and the WCC Forging Futures Scholarship Program funded by the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission;
• Managing the WCC Scholarship Foundation’s participation in the Department of Education’s Neighborhood Assistance Program;
• Managing annual awards and recognitions funded by the WCC Educational Foundation.
• Providing leadership for special college events, such as public receptions, luncheons, dinners, presidential inaugurations, groundbreaking ceremonies, and special cultural activities and programs;
• Ensuring compliance with legal/ VCCS policies/guidelines applicable to foundations/fund-raising.
• Overseeing the development and management of the WCC Alumni Association and related alumni activities;
• Overseeing the development and management of a planned giving program;
• Overseeing the administration of the WCC Public Information Office, including the production of college publications, advertising, and photography services;
• Providing leadership for college marketing plans and activities;
• Identifying grant opportunities, preparing grant applications, and managing grants that are received, including oversight of grant implementation and required reporting;
• Supervising and managing Institutional Advancement and Public Information Office staff;
• Assisting with the coordination of WCC’s legislative advocacy initiatives;
• Advising the President on matters relating to private support of the college and the public image of the college;
• Attending meetings and maintaining other appropriate communications on behalf of the college;
• Serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet;
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by the President.

This position reports directly to the President of the college and will be required to file a yearly Statement of Economic Interest.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in business, education, or related field from an accredited college or university;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with various constituencies;
Past fundraising experience;
Past event planning experience;
Past grant-writing experience;
Past experience in administration including supervision and managing personnel;
Past financial management experience; and
Knowledge and appreciation of the community college mission.

Additional Considerations
Experience with large scholarship programs;
Past public relations and marketing experience;
Doctorate in education, business, or related field from an accredited college or university; and
Past community college or higher education experience in fundraising
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
May be required to travel to other WCC off-site locations and to events and training within the state.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1354P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/21/2024 Job Close Date 07/19/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.wcc.vccs.edu Contact Name Malinda Poole Eversole Email HR@wcc.vccs.edu Phone Number (276) 223-4869 Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.