Vice President for Advancement and External Relations Southwest Virginia Community College Job Description Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numeroustechnical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Locatedin Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate's degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science.

These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees thatfeature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice. Position Summary The Vice President for Advancement and External Relations serves as a member of the President'sCabinet and provides strategic leadership for advancement, grant development, marketing and communications, major institutional events,alumni engagement, and foundation relations. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President advances the College's mission byincreasing philanthropic support, strengthening community and business partnerships, enhancing institutional visibility, and securingexternal resources that support student success and organizational sustainability. The Vice President serves as the College's chiefexternal relations officer and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to advance the College's priorities in StudentSuccess and Learning, Workforce and Economic Impact, Access and Student Opportunity, Efficiency and Resource Stewardship, and Community andRegional Relevance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic direction for the CollegeFoundation through supervision of the Executive Director and partnership with the Foundation Board, fostering a culture of philanthropy andadvancing the Foundation's growth, sustainability, and impact in support of the College's mission and strategic priorities. The VicePresident ensures alignment between Foundation and College priorities, while the Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day Foundationoperations and implementation of approved advancement strategies. Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement and externalrelations strategy aligned with the College's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability goals. Lead and coordinateinstitutional fundraising efforts, including major gifts, annual giving, donor stewardship, sponsorships, and corporate and foundationrelations, in coordination with the President and, as appropriate, Foundation Executive Director, to expand educational access andopportunity through scholarships, philanthropic investment, and other resource-development initiatives. Provide strategic oversightand coordination of the College's grant development and administration activities, including identification of funding opportunities,proposal development and submission, and effective systems for grant compliance and reporting in collaboration with responsible projectleaders and administrative offices. Serve as a primary representative and ambassador for the College and cultivate productiverelationships and partnerships with community leaders, employers, business and industry, foundations, economic development organizations,community agencies, donors, alumni, and other external stakeholders to support student success, workforce development, and regional economicgrowth. In coordination with the President, develop and maintain productive relationships with local, state, and federal officialsand advocate for initiatives that support the College's mission and strategic priorities. Provide strategic oversight of integratedmarketing, communications, public relations, branding, media relations, reputation management, issues communication, and digital engagementstrategies that enhance the College's reputation, visibility, and community impact. Provide strategic oversight of majorinstitutional and external-facing events that advance College priorities and strengthen engagement with students, employees, alumni, donors,partners, and the broader community. Utilize data, performance metrics, and assessment practices to evaluate effectiveness, informstrategic decision-making, improve outcomes, and ensure responsible stewardship of institutional, donor, and grant resources. Serveas a strategic advisor to the President and Cabinet on matters related to advancement, communications, community and government relations,and external affairs. Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned personnel while fostering a culture of collaboration,accountability, innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned by thePresident. Why Work at SWCC? Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers meaningful work, acollaborative campus environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthinsurance, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System, paid leave, and other valuable state employee benefits. KSA's/Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited institution. Significantprogressively responsible leadership experience that includes advancement and/or fundraising, together with experience in one or more of thefollowing: communications, marketing, grant development, community relations, government or public affairs, higher education administration,or a related field. Demonstrated success securing philanthropic support, including significant gifts or other charitablecontributions, and demonstrated success securing grants, sponsorships, corporate or foundation support, or other externalfunding. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to serve as anambassador for the institution and build and sustain trust-based relationships and productive partnerships across diverse internal andexternal constituencies. Experience leading and supervising professional staff and managing budgets. Demonstrated ability toutilize data and analytics to inform strategy, evaluate effectiveness, and improve organizational performance. Demonstrated capacityto lead change, manage competing priorities, solve complex problems, and build consensus across diverse constituencies. Demonstratedcommitment to ethical leadership, transparency, collaboration, and student-centered decision-making, and to the community college mission ofexpanding educational opportunity, workforce development, and community advancement. Additional Considerations Community college experience. Experience working with a college foundation, nonprofit board, or advisoryboard. Experience leading successful comprehensive fundraising campaigns. Experience in government relations, publicaffairs, workforce development, or economic development partnerships. Experience in alumni engagement or alumni relations. Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered for this position, you must complete the full stateapplication. Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu toapply.

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https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101372 The selectedcandidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprintchecks, 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 thislink: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ The Virginia CommunityCollege System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discriminationand harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, politicalaffiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. The Virginia Community CollegeSystem (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), toprovide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes whenrequested. VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to completean I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.