Job Description
Working Title
Foundation Operations Coordinator (R0094)Role Title
Gen Admin Coord IRole Code
19221-SWFLSA
ExemptPay Band
04Position Number
290R0094Agency
Brightpoint Community CollegeDivision
Brightpoint Community College (Div)Work Location
Chesterfield - 041Hiring Range
$50,000 - $57,000Emergency/Essential Personnel
NoEEO Category
5-ParaprofessionalsFull Time or Part Time
Full TimeWork Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; as needed
Sensitive Position
NoJob 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.
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
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.
Successful completion and passing of a background check is required.
Additional Considerations
Experience working in fundraising, donor relations, alumni relations.
Operation of a State Vehicle
NoSupervises Employees
NoRequired Travel
As required
Posting Number
CLS_4651PRecruitment Type
General Public - GNumber of Vacancies
1Job Open Date
08/13/2026Job Close Date
08/27/2026Agency Website
https://www.brightpoint.eduSpecial 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
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses 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.
Quicklink for Posting
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