Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Executive Director of the Foundation Role Title 12-Month Admin Faculty Role Code Admin Faculty FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 290FA078 Agency Brightpoint Community College Agency/Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Various schedules
Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Reporting to the President, the Executive Director of the Foundation provides leadership for the Brightpoint Community College Foundation and serves as the Chief Development Officer. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Leading, directing, and supporting implementation of a philanthropic program that supports the college and student success while providing strategic and operational oversight to the development and fundraising programs navigated through the Foundation.
• Serving as a highly visible, active fundraising leader, both internally and externally.
• Cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding the efforts of the Foundation staff in fundraising, planned gifts, alumni relations, and other associated resource-generation activities.
• Collaborating with the appropriate college teams and leaders to determine priorities for funding.
• Working closely with the Foundation Board and staff to ensure that the priorities of the Foundation align with the strategic and operational needs of the college community, with an emphasis on student retention and success.
• Reviewing requests from divisions, student clubs and other campus groups seeking to raise funds for activities and/or projects and decide upon such requests.
• Communicating a shared vision for the future that engages internal and external stakeholders in building a culture of philanthropy at Brightpoint.
• Developing strategies for increasing contributions and partnerships including fundraising initiatives, grants, entrepreneurial opportunities, and alumni activities.
• Ensuring the Educational Foundation’s financial transactions are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations and laws and with appropriate internal controls as to ensure satisfactory audit results and provide transparent financial reporting for the IRS and for public purposes.
• Developing and managing budgets for the Foundation.
• Representing the college, serving on regional boards, Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) committees, and other advisory boards, as needed.
• Evaluating staff in accordance with institutional and system policies.

( First review of applications will occur on July 8, 2024 )

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
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and willingness to obtain a Master’s degree, if not already earned, within the first five years of employment.

• Fundraising and/or nonprofit management experience.

• Proven success with fundraising efforts which may include grant development, partnerships with business and industry, and/or individual donor cultivation.

• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to nonprofit operations in Virginia

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check will be required.
Additional Considerations
None
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
As needed.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1333P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/31/2024 Job Close Date 11/29/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number 804-594-1417 Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the VCCS’ portal located at https://jobs.vccs.edu.

REQUIRED : Resume/CV and cover letter. Must be submitted through the career website to receive consideration. There is a limit on the number and size of attachments that can be uploaded with the application. Documents that are unable to be uploaded in the career website should be sent via email to facultyjobs@brightpoint.edu immediately after successfully applying to the position. Please do not submit the same document in the system and by email.

Additional Information
Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.

EEO /AA EMPLOYER
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.