Assistant Director of the BBCC Foundation

Assistant Director of the BBCC Foundation

Salary

$73,542.00 Annually

Location

Moses Lake, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-48

Division

Foundation

Department

BBCC Foundation

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Assistant Director of the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Foundation.

The Assistant Director of the BBCC Foundation is responsible for the daily oversight and management of the Big Bend Community College Foundation. Under the direction of the Executive Director of the BBCC Foundation, this position is responsible to produce and monitor the annual budget, coordinate activities with college departments, manage workflow and special project, and ensure critical processes and services are maintained and delivered. The Assistant Director provides primary support to the BBCC Foundation Board and serves as a liaison between the BBCC Foundation Board, the Executive Director and the campus community. This position is responsible for carrying out coordinated, best-practice-driven fundraising and alumni and donor relations, as well as the planning and implementation of programs, projects, and events to strategically engage constituents with the ongoing annual philanthropy.

The position reports to the Executive Director of the BBCC Foundation and acts as the director in their absence. This position works closely with the BBCC Foundation Board of Directors, the President and leadership of the college, the college community, and members of the service district.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by August 6, 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Manage the daily operations and workflow processes for the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Foundation Office to include to policies, procedures, budgets, contracts, purchasing, special events, and calendar development.
• Maintain financial and donor records and reports of the foundation, providing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Process incoming donations, make deposits, reconcile accounts, and generate donor letters and tax receipt forms. Provide coverage for accountant duties, i.e., process invoices, submit journal entries, and generate monthly financial statements.
• Manage database donor records and ensure the donor database is accurate. Enter donor records, generate pledge reminders and ensure correspondence with donors and volunteers is timely and cultivates and stewards strong relationships with donors and friends.
• Research, develop, revise, and manage all foundation and Board of Director policies and procedures ensuring current and up-to-date guidance and regulation.
• Research and gather financial and quantitative data on spending patterns to compile future needs requests from various staff members for budget development. Build cost estimates for staff, equipment, and supplies. Exercise assigned expenditure control and budget status. Maintain credit card custodian duties for the foundation and other staff.
• Serve as the first point of contact for information regarding the BBCC Foundation. Welcome visitors, donors, and volunteers; respond to requests for information either in-person or by phone. Ensure accurate follow-through and follow-up of donor recognition and record management.
• Develop, coordinate, and assist with the production of communications and publications adhering to industry standards, formats, and effective methods. Manage email and internet accounts, social media, and manage webpages ensuring accurate content. Work collaboratively with the foundation team regarding content and design based on vision, mission, guiding principles, and goals.
• Build relationships and establish connections with the college community, students, faculty, community members, other educational organizations, and state and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to establish strategic direction, including short- and long-range planning addressing shared vision, mission, message, leadership, and sustainability; initiate year-end internal evaluation including financial and program performance.
• Develop components of major philanthropic fundraising campaigns, programs, and events. Work closely with the Executive Director and foundation team to plan and organize initiatives, programs, and events to establish and cultivate relationships with donors, students and family, alumni, faculty, staff, and others within the college's service district.
• Work closely with the Executive Director, foundation team, and the college's PIO to develop publications and other essential foundation materials and public relations and marketing campaigns for fundraising and support. Supervise and monitor program activities and performance.
• Provide confidential support to the BBCC Foundation Board of Directors for business management, board meetings, associated committee meetings, and activities. Develop and seek input for and distribute agendas and supporting materials, prepare meeting spaces, and take accurate and timely minutes and records. Draft documents as requested, manage files, and coordinate activities and information for all board activities.
• May supervise and direct the work of assigned staff, students, and volunteers to ensure established priorities and deadlines are met. Activities include, but are not limited to, scheduling, training, performance reviews, recruitment, and communication following the college's established workplace norms and guiding principles.
• Compose correspondence, produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, acknowledgment, confidential and sensitive materials, and sign correspondence as appropriate. Create metrics, dashboards, and other performance management indicators monitoring key performance objectives and their effectiveness for the foundation and Board of Director business through the use of technology and quantitative data.
• Prepare background information of the Executive Director's professional commitments; manage calendars and establish priorities; make travel arrangements and prepare travel documents, coordinate arrangements for meetings at the destination.
• Perform complex tasks on word processing, graphics, statistical spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and database work. Understand, apply, and remain current with computer technology applications and software.
• Interpret and apply internal administrative policies consistent with goals, objectives, and policies of the foundation and the college.
• Ensure the maintenance of current and archived files on all foundation and Board of Director business, including historical files, mailing lists of donors, and other support persons, businesses, and agencies.
• May provide support to the BBCC Board of Trustees in the absence of the Executive Assistant to the President.
• Serve on college and CTC commissions, councils, committees, and workgroups. Participate in related professional conferences and in-service activities.

OTHER WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to, security and safety, understanding of SDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; or Associate degree in Business Administration or a related field from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of professional office experience; or Four (4) years of professional office experience.

• Three (3) years of related work experience in accounting, marketing, or administration.

• Experience using QuickBooks, word processing, spreadsheet, database, publishing, presentation, and webpage software in a professional setting to complete work responsibilities.

• Experience working with social media platforms and effective marketing techniques.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of tax laws governing recording and acknowledging of contributions.
• Knowledge of financial processing, accounting, and reporting techniques.
• Previous experience working with an appointed or elected board.
• Experience using fundraising software.
• Higher education work experience, preferably in a community college setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by August 6, 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• BBCC Online application.
• Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
• Comprehensive resume or CV.*
• Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
• Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Colleges discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page(Download PDF reader)of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employees overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

Our package includes health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents. There are several plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. Additional insurance coverage, like auto insurance, is available to state employees at reduced rates. Visit Washington Health Care Authoritys Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Program at www.pebb.hca.wa.gov.

We will help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.

Leave benefits include 12 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and vacation accrual of 12-24 days of vacation per year.

Big Bend encourages staff development, and personal and professional growth. Internal and external opportunities for training and development are offered each year to build employee competencies and develop leadership capacity. Participation in the State Employee Tuition Waiver program provide further potential for personal and career growth.

For more information on what Washington State has to offer, visit Experience Washington at www.experiencewa.com.

For more information on the college you may visit our website at www.bigbend.edu.

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Employer Big Bend Community College

Address 7662 Chanute Street, NE

Moses Lake, Washington, 98837

Phone 509-793-2026

509-793-2008

Website http://www.bigbend.edu