Advancement & Donor Relations Specialist

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Virginia Community College seeks an Advancement Support Specialist to provide administrative, operational, financial, and donor relations support for the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Educational Foundation.

The position backs fundraising, donor stewardship, grants, and daily operations while advancing Access and Student Opportunity through resources that improve affordability and attainment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative, financial or office support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with financial transactions, procurement, budgeting, or operational support.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, including calendar, meeting, travel, and project coordination.
• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, and foundation activities.
• Maintain donor, alumni, and constituent records and prepare donor acknowledgments and communications.
• Coordinate Foundation Board meetings, agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
• Process procurement transactions, vendor payments, purchasing card reconciliations, and travel reimbursements.
• Assist with budget tracking, financial reporting, grant administration, and compliance documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for donors, alumni, visitors, and community partners.
• Support special events, campaigns, donor recognition initiatives, and office operations.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Financial transactions

Procurement

Budgeting

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Confidential information

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Procurement platforms

Job description

Southwest Virginia Community College seeks an Advancement Support Specialist to provide administrative, operational, financial, and donor relations support for the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Educational Foundation.

The position backs fundraising, donor stewardship, grants, and daily operations while advancing Access and Student Opportunity through resources that improve affordability and attainment.