Director, Foundation Operations

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.

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Who can apply

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