EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The WCC Foundation is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, capable workforce and providing a work environment that is both challenging and highly rewarding. Employees of The Foundation are very important. Their contribution cannot be overstated. They play a key role in ensuring the college’s programs and students’ success.

SENIOR DIRECTOR, CORPORATE & CONSTITUENT RELATIONS

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Director of Corporate and Constituent Relations serves as the primary architect and coordinator of Westchester Community College Foundation’s corporate engagement strategy. This role is responsible for developing and managing the Foundation’s strategic partnerships with corporate, business, and community organizations to advance the College’s mission of student success, workforce development, and community impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Westchester Community College Foundation and working in close collaboration with the College President and senior Academic and Workforce Development leadership, this position bridges Foundation development efforts with College academic and workforce programs, ensuring coordinated and strategic engagement with corporate partners. The Senior Director will inventory, support existing and develop new corporate relationships across the institution, cultivate deep strategic partnerships with key employers in collaboration with College colleagues, design the appropriate corporate advisory structure based on actual partnership outcomes and corporate needs, and develop a robust corporate and community mentoring program, all with an ultimate goal of increasing corporate philanthropic support.

This is a foundational position that will shape WCCF’s corporate engagement model for years to come.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Relationship Coordination

Build and manage a portfolio of 150 individuals capable of making gifts of $10k or more, with an ultimate goal to cultivate, solicit, and close at least $1M annually to benefit the College.
Nurture relationships across the College to become knowledgeable about and effectively represent priorities across departments, particularly within the context of the Foundation’s capital campaign.
Creatively and persistently seek connections to new prospects to qualify interest and capacity and build pipeline.
Develop innovative ways to engage new prospects and re-engage donors in the life of the College and in Foundation events and activities.
Author well-crafted correspondence regularly and develop customized fundraising proposals as needed.
Actively contribute to the work of the Foundation, leading by example, collaborating whenever possible, and becoming a trusted colleague to staff at all levels.
Champion the systems that support the Foundation’s work, most notably Raiser’s Edge NXT with portfolio activity and communications entered in a timely manner to ensure data is accurate and current.
Work collaboratively with senior fundraising staff
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Position requires availability on evenings and weekends as needed for donor meetings and to assist at development events.

Strategic Partnership Development

Facilitate connections between corporate partners and relevant academic and workforce programs
Manage ongoing strategic partner relationships with regular check-ins
Develop relationships with corporations for which the College’s Professional Development Center can facilitate workforce training programs meeting specific employer needs and may result in direct hiring pipelines and preferential recruiting access

Fundraising & Business Development

Work in collaboration with the Development team on overall corporate strategy
Manage portfolio of new corporate major gift prospects
Create compelling proposals for corporate investments aligned with College and business needs
Track and steward new corporate gifts ensuring accountability and impact reporting
Secure new program sponsorships, scholarships, and restricted gifts
Identify and pursue new corporate foundation grants
Position new strategic partners for major campaign commitments

Corporate Advisory or Alternate Structure Development

Based on agreed-upon structure after discovery phase, consult with College and Foundation leadership to develop, recruit, onboard, and engage members of a corporate advisory group
Tailor charter, membership criteria, meeting structure, and governance structure for a formal corporate council based on College needs
Recruit and onboard council members from strategic partners and key prospects
Design engagement model ensuring meaningful participation and corporate ROI
Staff council meetings and manage council operations

Staff Supervision

Supervise and provide direction to Alumni Engagement Director and Volunteer Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
7-10 years of experience in corporate relations, partnership development, or major gifts fundraising
Demonstrated success cultivating and closing five and six-figure gifts or partnerships
Experience working in higher education, preferably community colleges

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:

Proven ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders
Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
Ability to translate between academic and corporate cultures
Knowledge of Westchester County corporate landscape

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Experience with CRM systems and relationship tracking
Grant writing and corporate foundation relations experience
Project management expertise

POSITION EFFECTIVE:
The position is available January 26, 2026

SALARY & BENEFITS: The salary range is $107,000-$165,682, plus benefits and is commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a full-time exempt position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to WCCFoundation@sunywcc.edu to the attention of:

Dolores Swirin-Yao
Westchester Community College Foundation
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595

Priority will be given to resumes received by February 2, 2026. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

JUNIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The following position requires familiarity with the community college philosophy and the ability to work within a culturally diverse college population.

Date: January 8, 2026

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: WCC Foundation

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Westchester Community College Foundation, in partnership with SUNY Westchester Community College, provides scholarship, financial, and programmatic support to promote student success both in college and beyond. The Junior Administrative Assistant supports the Executive Director of the Foundation and Executive Administrator. Support will include calendar management, meeting logistics, and general administrative functions.

The Junior Administrative Assistant will manage Foundation front office reception and general information for foundation operations. This position requires strong organizational and verbal communication skills. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, office management and personnel management is important. Office tasks include timesheet distribution, mailings, meeting and event preparation (parking, room reservation, copies, work orders, meeting clean up, outlook calendar reminder, name tag printing, etc.), mail receiving, sorting, and distribution and departmental clerical assistance. The incumbent will prepare Excel spreadsheets and design information presentations (i.e. Power Point) for accounting analysis, special events, grant preparation & meeting presentations. The Junior Administrative Assistant will write confirmation letters, mail merge projects (labels, letters, etc.) and proofread printed material, which requires strong writing and computer application skills. They will gather, organize and summarize in report form financial and statistical data for development grant proposals. The incumbent is responsible for exercising independent judgment in relieving principals of administrative details.

The Junior Administrative Assistant:

Supports the work of the Vice President, External Affairs/Executive Director WCC Foundation and Executive Administrator, and other staff as needed, including email correspondence, calendar management, and meeting scheduling and coordination;
Handles logistics of Board, Committee, leadership, and staff meetings;
Manages front office duties including phones, ordering office supplies, overseeing facility needs and placing work orders, daily mail distribution, and check log;
Provides assistance to other members of the department staff as needed;
General administrative tasks, filing, and other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of experience where the primary function of the position was in a staff or administrative support capacity, or where the primary function of the position was supervision of clerical positions. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications is necessary.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and evidence of equity-minded practice in all college policies, practices, and personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, TEAMs and Zoom required. Knowledge of database management preferred;
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to handle competing priorities and take initiative when appropriate;
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and constituents;
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently;
Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information discreetly;
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

The Foundation will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $61,592. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $76,398. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position and a resume by clicking here: Westchester Community College Job Posting: Junior Administrative Assistant. Please login in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. Priority will be given to resumes received by February 13th. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

About WCC Foundation
Created in 1969, The Westchester Community College Foundation advances the College’s pursuit of excellence in education, research, and public service. The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, has a singular mission: to support Westchester Community College. WCCF consistently ranks among the top 10 highest performing community college foundations in the nation for overall fundraising. To date, the Foundation has raised over $100 million in philanthropic funds, awarded $24 million in scholarships, invested $3.25 million in faculty excellence, received 250,000 volunteer hours, added 72,000 square footage of instructional space to the College campus, established 40 endowed faculty chairs, and created The Native Plant Center.

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, is a non-residential suburban institution 30 miles north of New York City. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. WCC is committed to helping its diverse student population receive a college education. As a Minority and Hispanic Serving Institution, the College has a student body that reflects the diversity of Westchester County: 50% of students are above age 22, 60% are first-generation students, 69% of students are non-white, 49% attend part-time, and 61% of students receive federal, state, or institutional financial aid. In addition to its traditional academic coursework, the College is committed to providing workforce education for “middle skill” employment opportunities in industries that require at least an Associate degree and provides family-sustaining wages and opportunities for professional growth.