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Virginia Highlands Community College is hiring a Vice President of Institutional Advancement. This role leads the college's advancement program by planning, supervising, and executing activities in external relations such as marketing, communications, and fundraising, while also serving as the Executive Director of the VHCC Educational Foundation and legislative liaison for the President.

Highlights

Lead and supervise staff managing the college website, public relations, and resource development.
Participate in policy and program development as a member of the President's Cabinet.
Serve as Executive Director of the VHCC Educational Foundation, directing fundraising and operations.
Identify and pursue state, federal, and private funding; oversee grant proposal development and management.
Coordinate legislative relations, acting as liaison with elected officials and governmental departments.
Supervise budgets, planning, and projects for all assigned divisions and departments.
Require a master's degree from an accredited institution and prior supervisory experience in higher education.
Demonstrate experience in fundraising, project and budget management, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred experience includes community college background and fundraising within that context.
Position offers a salaried 12-month contract with comprehensive benefits and a minimum hiring salary of $111,100, commensurate with experience.

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Vice President of Institutional Advancement

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Posting Summary

Working Title | Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Role Title | 12 month - Admin - Asst Prof
Role Code | 01124-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 296FA035
Agency | Virginia Highlands Community College
Agency/Division | Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)
Work Location | Washington - 191
Hiring Range | minimum $111,100 commensurate with experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel | Yes
EEO Category | 1-Officials and Administrators
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Varies
Sensitive Position | Yes

Job Description
Located in the heart of the Appalachian region, Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) serves the city of Bristol, Washington County, and the western portion of Smyth County from its campus in historic Abingdon, Virginia. VHCC’s central location at exit 14 on Interstate 81, in view of Mt. Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, is a short commute from nearby towns and communities, including northeast Tennessee. Since 1967, VHCC has served students in the region through academic programs aligned for seamless university transfer, specialized education for a wide range of healthcare careers, technical curricula designed by business and industry, and short-term certification offerings to meet workforce needs. VHCC awards Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees, and certificates, as well as workforce credentials. As one of 23 institutions in the Virginia Community College System, VHCC has served students from across the region, including northeast Tennessee, eastern Kentucky, and western North Carolina by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future. More information about VHCC may be found at the college website: www.vhcc.eduIn its continued service to the region, VHCC is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as its next Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The Vice President of Institutional Advancement is the college’s senior level administrator for external relations, including marketing, communications, and fundraising. The Vice President reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet.

Position Description:
The Vice President of Institutional Advancement is a full-time administrative faculty position reporting directly to the President, providing primary leadership in the planning, supervision, and execution of the college’s advancement program. The Vice President also serves as the Executive Director of the VHCC Educational Foundation as described by the Foundation’s by-laws, policies, and procedures.Additionally, the Vice President supervises all college public relations activities, marketing, and corporate communications; and serves as the legislative liaison for the President, coordinating college activities associated with institutional and VCCS legislative priorities. The Vice President supervises budgets, planning, and projects of all assigned divisions and departments. As an agent of the institution, the Vice President represents the college in public functions and with external stakeholders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Provides leadership and supervision for the staff in the division including the following areas: the college’s website, public relations, and resource development. Participates in the development of policies and programs for the college as a member of the President’s Cabinet. Serves as the Executive Director of the VHCC Educational Foundation, Inc., leading the fundraising and operations of the Foundation. Identifies state, federal, and private fund resources compatible with the mission and goals of the institution; supervising the development of grant proposals in consultation with college faculty, staff, and administrators; and developing and implementing an effective grants management system. Coordinates the college’s program of legislative relations including serving as liaison with local, state, and federal elected officials, governmental departments, and the VCCS’s information office. Fulfills all other functions as may be designated by the President.

This is a 12-month contract, salaried position with comprehensive benefits commensurate with its classification as administrative faculty. Annual reappointment is based on performance evaluations and institutional needs, and rank and salary are dependent on academic preparation, qualifications, and experience. The selected applicant will be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | A master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Previous supervisory experience in higher education is required. Demonstrated experience in fundraising is required. Demonstrated competence in project management, program administration, and budget management is required. Demonstrated professionalism in oral and written communications, and collaboration skills is required. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, employees, and other college stakeholders is required.
Additional Considerations | Community College experience is preferred. Community college fundraising experience is preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number | FAC_1926P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 05/01/2026
Job Close Date | 06/05/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.vhcc.edu
Contact Name | Adam Hutchison
Email | ahutchison@vhcc.edu
Phone Number | 2767392420
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Additional Information | To be considered in the initial screening, completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on May 29, 2026. Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the Recruitment Management System. A résumé, letter of interest, references and copies of ALL college transcripts must be attached to online application. Transcripts should be combined into one document and uploaded as one file. If you are having difficulty attaching documents, please call Human Resources at 276-739-2425. If the file size of the attached documents is too large, the system will not allow you to upload the documents. You will need to reduce the file size or reduce the resolution. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete online applications or other materials submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.If your transcripts are on file at VHCC or if you need assistance, it is the applicant’s sole responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department by calling 276-739-2425 or emailing tvanburen@vhcc.edu to request your transcripts be added to your application packet.Official transcripts are required before a contract will be issued.
Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon hire. VHCC participates in E-Verify. Selected applicant will be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. Selected applicant will be subject to a background check. VHCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, 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 this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95666

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