Advancement & Donor Relations Specialist

Southwest-Virginia-Community-College; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role supports fundraising, donor stewardship, grants, financial processes, and daily operations while advancing the College’s measurable outcomes of Access and Student Opportunity through resources that make education more affordable and

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, financial, business, or office support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and related business systems.
• Experience with financial transactions, procurement, budgeting, or operational support.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and handle confidential information professionally.

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 experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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

The role supports fundraising, donor stewardship, grants, financial processes, and daily operations while advancing the College’s measurable outcomes of Access and Student Opportunity through resources that make education more affordable and