Coordinate closely with Advancement Services to ensure Annual
Giving campaign data requirements (e.g., audience selection, gift
tracking, reporting alignment) are met within institutional
systems
Translate Annual Giving campaign needs into data requests and
specifications
Validate and reconcile campaign data against official
records
Document campaign-specific data processes and workflows
initiatives
Execute audience segmentation strategies for Annual Giving
campaigns, including appeals, crowdfunding, and Day of Giving
Develop and maintain audience lists supporting donor
acquisition, donor retention, anniversary giving, loyalty giving,
stewardship, and pipeline development
Translate campaign strategy into actionable audience
selections
Maintain and refine segmentation frameworks (LYBUNT, SYBUNT,
first-time donors, recurring donors, etc.)
Perform quality assurance on audience lists
Support stewardship and donor retention strategies through
targeted segmentation for recognition, anniversary giving, loyalty
outreach, and ongoing engagement
Independently plan, implement, manage, and evaluate assigned
Annual Giving campaigns and initiatives throughout the year,
including alumni scholarships appeals, program and department
specific fundraising initiatives and other smaller target annual
giving campaigns
Develop campaign timelines, project plans, and operational
schedules for assigned programs
Coordinate campaign implementation across internal and campus
partners to ensure successful execution
Monitor campaign progress and recommend adjustments to improve
participation and fundraising performance
Evaluate campaign outcomes and recommend improvements based on
results and donor behavior
Develop and maintain reports for appeals, crowdfunding, Day of
Giving, and assigned campaigns
Create year-over-year reporting frameworks measuring donor
participation, retention, revenue, and campaign performance
Support execution of Annual Giving campaigns through data
preparation, operational coordination, and project management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- General awareness of emerging technologies, including
artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills
in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher
education environment, consistent with institutional policies and
practices
- Knowledge of data management principles, including data
integrity, validation, and reporting
- Understanding of segmentation strategies and how data supports
fundraising outcomes
- Ability to generate, manipulate, and analyze data using
spreadsheets and/or database systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and
producing reports
- Ability to create and maintain reporting structures that track
performance and trends over time
- Understanding of donor behavior and how data supports
fundraising strategies, including donor acquisition, retention, and
stewardship
- Ability to coordinate data processes with Advancement Services
and other stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
data requests and deadlines
- Ability to document processes and maintain consistency in
workflows
- Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly to
support decision-making
- Ability to connect data outputs to campaign performance and
fundraising objectives
- Ability to coordinate logistical tasks, including planning and
executing on-campus activation activities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the
ability to interact with campus partners and the public
- Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and
respectful manner
Required Qualifications
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which
demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and
abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education
on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may
be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year
basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2–4 years of experience in data analysis, operations,
administrative support, or related field
- Experience working with data systems, spreadsheets, or
databases
- Experience managing detailed work with a high level of
accuracy
- Experience coordinating tasks or projects with multiple
stakeholders
- Experience in annual giving or higher education
advancement
- Experience managing fundraising or engagement campaigns
- Experience with donor segmentation and campaign reporting
- Experience with donor databases such as Raiser's Edge NXT
- Experience with crowdfunding or Day of Giving platforms such as
GiveCampus
Compensation
Classification: Advancement Professional III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,792/month - $7,066/month (Step 9 –
Step 11)
CSU Salary Range: $5,797/month - $8,445/month (Step 1 – Step
20)
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits
package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more
information on programs available, please see the
Employee
Benefits Summary .
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
All applicants must apply within the specified application period:
September 8, 2026 through September 22, 2026 . This position
is open until filled; however, applications received after
screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the
university.
Contact Information
People and Culture
jobs@sjsu.edu
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The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any
in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or
controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine
recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other
relevant indications and comply with other safety measures
established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/
and questions may be sent to
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Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal
records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a
contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may
be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a
contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment
and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor
vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks
are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate
Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU
will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of
required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of
hire.
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(e.g. H1-B VISAS)
All San José State University employees are considered mandated
reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is
also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title
IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any
discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of
Equal Opportunity.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be
required to disclose whether they have received a final
administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that
they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only
after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment
is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the
application process must also sign a release form that authorizes
the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former
employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety
Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)
is also now available for viewing at
https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy
statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information,
crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and
information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR
also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State
University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A
paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the
Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email
at
clerycompliance@sjsu.edu .
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire
Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at
https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf
. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires
that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the
three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety
policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A
paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the
Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at
uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu .
Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject
to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority.
Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are
required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution
and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university
Clery Director.
Equal Employment Statement
San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The
university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste,
color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender
identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition,
military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex,
sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy
applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and
staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and
state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all
education programs and activities operated by the university (both
on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University
employees are considered mandated reporters under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply
with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a
condition of employment.
Advertised: September 08, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
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