Working Title Fiscal Operations Coordinator Role Title Finan Svcs Spec I Role Code 19031-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 293R0299 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $55,000 to $60,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Generally, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends.
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Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.
The Fiscal Operations Coordinator provides day-to-day fiscal administration and office management support for the Virginia Peninsula Community College Educational Foundation and the Virginia Peninsula Community College Office of Advancement, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement. This position tracks and reconciles Foundation expenditures against approved budgets; ensures spending complies with donor restrictions, grant terms, and Foundation policy; processes purchase requests and purchase orders and coordinates with vendors; and records, acknowledges, and reports charitable gifts in the Foundation’s donor database.The role also coordinates Foundation Board meeting logistics (scheduling, agendas, minutes, and action items), maintains organized financial and donor records, greets visitors and handles general office correspondence, and provides administrative and fiscal support for annual giving campaigns and fundraising events. The position requires sound judgment in handling confidential donor, financial, and personnel information and a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IRS nonprofit regulations.
This is a full-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. All employees are responsible employees and mandatory reporters.
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of donor/constituent database management systems, preferably Raiser’s Edge or a comparable CRM
Skill in budget tracking, purchase order processing, and vendor coordination
Skill in written and verbal communication, including drafting donor correspondence, gift acknowledgments, and Board meeting materials
Skill in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office technology
Ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities accurately
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality regarding donor, financial, and personnel information
Ability to provide strong customer service to donors, vendors, Board members, and campus visitors
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small-team, deadline-driven environment
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of GAAP and IRS nonprofit regulations, including fund accounting and donor-restricted funds
Ability to interpret and apply donor restrictions, grant terms, and Foundation policy to spending decisions
Skill in budget tracking and reconciliation against approved spending plans
Proficiency with donor database/CRM systems and standard financial/office software
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion with confidential donor, financial, and personnel information
Skill in clear written communication (correspondence, gift acknowledgments, board minutes, reports)
Ability to coordinate board meeting logistics and support fundraising campaigns/events under deadline pressure
Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
Additional Considerations
Prior experience in bookkeeping, fundraising, fiscal administration, or office management is required. Experience in a nonprofit, foundation, or higher education advancement setting and familiarity with donor database systems.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Minimal
Posting Number CLS_4768P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/22/2026 Job Close Date 09/29/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website vpcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information 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.
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