We seek to fill a part-time role managing the HCC Foundation scholarship program, coordinating efforts between the Business Office, Financial Aid Office, and recipients. The Coordinator will ensure donor updates are sent and requests to meet students are fulfilled.

Schedule is anticipated to include up to 28 hours per week.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the creation of new scholarships, including entry into the selection software and notification to the Business Office and Financial Aid Office.
• Facilitate the selection of HCC Foundation scholarship recipients and submit information to the Financial Aid Office for disbursement.
• Coordinate various donor recognition opportunities for Foundation Funding Priorities and Institutional Priorities for Advancement donors, including meetings with students, newsletters, and other engagement opportunities.
• Serve as subject matter expert and point of contact for Blackbaud Award Management and set up donor engagement events in Blackbaud NXT
• Work with Foundation scholarship recipients to obtain thank-you letters, photos, videos, or any other donor requests.
• Coordinate scholarship recipients’ attendance at Foundation events such as the Celebration of Excellence or other special programs.
• Track scholarship financials to ensure they were paid from the proper funds and submit scholarship donor invoices as requested.

1. Associate degree.
2. Excellent organizational skills.
3. Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
4. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Ability to represent the College and Foundation in a professional manner and to foster positive community perceptions of the College.

1. Understanding of and enthusiasm for the mission of Heartland Community College.
2. Educational Foundation experience.
3. Experience with Blackbaud software.

Applications received by December 1, 2025, will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE
Vacation: 10 days (80 hours) per year with a maximum annual carry-over of 20 days (160 hours); Accrual of 3.08 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Sick Leave: 6 days (48 hours) per year with unlimited annual carry-over;
6 days (48 hours) granted on start date; Beginning on the first anniversary, accrual of 1.85 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Volunteer Leave: 1/2 day (4 hours) per year with no annual carry-over; 4 hours granted on start date, then annually granted at the start of the calendar year on January 1

Special Leave: Available by approval for bereavement, emergencies, and legal requirements

Parental Leave: 4 weeks for qualifying events once per 12-month rolling period

Holidays: 12 designated paid holidays plus an additional three 1/2 day floating holidays (12 hours); Floating holidays granted on start date, then annually granted on the anniversary date. HCC is closed from Christmas Eve Day through New Year’s Day generally resulting in additional paid days

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) – automatic enrollment with pre-tax payroll deduction (3%). Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS
Tuition Waiver: HCC 50% tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee

Vision Discount Programs: McLean County Eye Center and Bard Optical

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral service for employee and dependents

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Long-term Remote Work: With approval, up to 2 days remote work per week, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Long-term Alternate Work Schedule: With approval, compressed workweek or flex work schedule, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Summer Flexible Work Schedule: With approval

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits may be dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, full-time or part-time work status, etc.