Director, Foundation Operations

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Director, Foundation Operations at Tarrant County College Foundation oversees daily Foundation office operations, scholarships, donor records, and communications, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. This role drives fundraising initiatives and supports board activities, aligning operations with the Foundation's strategic goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with several years of leadership and fund-raising experience, and offers a stable schedule, non-remote work, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of work-related experience relevant to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising direct reports, including assigning work, managing performance, coaching employees, and supporting employee development
• Master’s degree preferred
• At least three (3) years’ working experience leading strategic planning and implementation
• At least three (3) years’ working experience leading the development of fundraising and engagement initiatives
• At least three (3) years’ working experience in a community college environment related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Foundation office, including scholarships, records management, communication, donor stewardship, and fundraising
• Assists the Chief Development Officer with project and event planning, design, development, and implementation
• Supports the Chief Development Officer with Board of Director business, including preparation of meeting materials and agenda items
• Contributes to the development and execution of fundraising initiatives, including annual giving campaigns and strategic planning
• Communicates project milestones, challenges, and recommended solutions to the Chief Development Officer in a timely manner
• Maintains accurate and organized records related to donor activity, scholarships, and board documentation
• Coordinates internal and external communications to ensure consistent messaging and stakeholder engagement
• Provides leadership for all assigned employees
• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Works under the general supervision of the Chief Development Officer of the Tarrant County College Foundation
• *Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Skills

Foundation activities

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Enterprise systems

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Data analysis

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Title: Director, Foundation Operations

Department: DT Res Dev & Coll Fndtn

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $89,100; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Occasional evening and weekend hours are required during peak times

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director, Foundation Operations is responsible for managing core operational functions that support the Foundation’s strategic goals. This role ensures effective coordination of fundraising, scholarship agreements, and stakeholder engagement. The Director plays a key role in advancing the Foundation’s mission through thoughtful planning and operational oversight.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Oversees daily operations of the Foundation office, including scholarships, records management, communication, donor stewardship, and fundraising
• Assists the Chief Development Officer with project and event planning, design, development, and implementation
• Supports the Chief Development Officer with Board of Director business, including preparation of meeting materials and agenda items
• Contributes to the development and execution of fundraising initiatives, including annual giving campaigns and strategic planning
• Communicates project milestones, challenges, and recommended solutions to the Chief Development Officer in a timely manner
• Maintains accurate and organized records related to donor activity, scholarships, and board documentation
• Coordinates internal and external communications to ensure consistent messaging and stakeholder engagement

General Supervision and Management

• Provides leadership for all assigned employees

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the Chief Development Officer of the Tarrant County College Foundation

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of work-related experience relevant to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising direct reports, including assigning work, managing performance, coaching employees, and supporting employee development

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• At least three (3) years’ working experience leading strategic planning and implementation
• At least three (3) years’ working experience leading the development of fundraising and engagement initiatives
• At least three (3) years’ working experience in a community college environment related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Foundation activities, including fundraising, stewardship, board relations, scholarship awarding, and communication
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with the ability to present creative content
• Skilled in customer service and interpersonal interactions
• Skilled in using applications and enterprise systems, including Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with district personnel, community partners, and Foundation team members
• Able to think critically to solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands
• Able to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, and practice
• Able to delegate work appropriately to staff to meet Foundation and College deliverables

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.