Business Title
Development Coordinator
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department is hiring up to two (2) positions.
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: current resume, cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information, including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016504T
Department Summary
The Development Coordinator provides high-level administrative, project, and prospect management support to Ohio University's frontline development team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the position supports the major gift team by coordinating donor engagement and fundraising activity, managing prospect information and follow-up, preparing development officers and university leaders for donor meetings, and helping ensure priorities and next steps move forward effectively.
The Development Coordinator plays an active role in prospect and portfolio management by preparing reports, tracking activity and next steps, maintaining accurate information in the University's donor CRM, and identifying gaps and opportunities for donor engagement and stewardship. The position coordinates donor and prospect meetings, including scheduling, background research, agendas, briefing materials, meeting preparation, and follow-up, and prepares materials for engagements involving deans, academic leaders, the President, Provost, Vice President for Advancement, and other university leaders.
The position also coordinates calendars, meetings, travel, itineraries, donor communications, acknowledgments, stewardship activities, select development events, and other administrative and project needs of the frontline fundraising team. The Development Coordinator participates in internal meetings, documents decisions and action items, and helps coordinate follow-through on team priorities and projects.
Working collaboratively with development officers, academic and university leaders, central Advancement colleagues, alumni, donors, and other constituents, the Development Coordinator serves as an important liaison across teams and proactively identifies opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and processes that strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of frontline fundraising. The successful candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities while anticipating needs and adapting to changing departmental priorities.
Position Profile
Identifies sources of funding. Directs the management of individual giving programs, trusts, estates, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, prospect research and donor relations and stewardship. Cultivates relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, and corporations to support the University's mission. Ensures the University has the resources necessary for growth and engages the community to advance its long-term goals.
Level Summary
Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May assist in mentoring or training new employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.
Problem Solving
Handles a variety of problems with some independence.
Independence of Action
Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with major giving teams and/or project management.
Department
Development
Pay Rate: Target hiring range for this role is $44,592 to $59,085 and the final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
Development Coordinator
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department is hiring up to two (2) positions.
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: current resume, cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information, including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number: 2016504T
Department Summary
The Development Coordinator provides high-level administrative, project, and prospect management support to Ohio University's frontline development team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the position supports the major gift team by coordinating donor engagement and fundraising activity, managing prospect information and follow-up, preparing development officers and university leaders for donor meetings, and helping ensure priorities and next steps move forward effectively.
The Development Coordinator plays an active role in prospect and portfolio management by preparing reports, tracking activity and next steps, maintaining accurate information in the University's donor CRM, and identifying gaps and opportunities for donor engagement and stewardship. The position coordinates donor and prospect meetings, including scheduling, background research, agendas, briefing materials, meeting preparation, and follow-up, and prepares materials for engagements involving deans, academic leaders, the President, Provost, Vice President for Advancement, and other university leaders.
The position also coordinates calendars, meetings, travel, itineraries, donor communications, acknowledgments, stewardship activities, select development events, and other administrative and project needs of the frontline fundraising team. The Development Coordinator participates in internal meetings, documents decisions and action items, and helps coordinate follow-through on team priorities and projects.
Working collaboratively with development officers, academic and university leaders, central Advancement colleagues, alumni, donors, and other constituents, the Development Coordinator serves as an important liaison across teams and proactively identifies opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and processes that strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of frontline fundraising. The successful candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities while anticipating needs and adapting to changing departmental priorities.
Position Profile
Identifies sources of funding. Directs the management of individual giving programs, trusts, estates, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, prospect research and donor relations and stewardship. Cultivates relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, and corporations to support the University's mission. Ensures the University has the resources necessary for growth and engages the community to advance its long-term goals.
Level Summary
Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May assist in mentoring or training new employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.
Problem Solving
Handles a variety of problems with some independence.
Independence of Action
Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with major giving teams and/or project management.
Department
Development
Pay Rate: Target hiring range for this role is $44,592 to $59,085 and the final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
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