"Development Coordinator, Health Advancement"

University of California Irvine
Development Coordinator, Health Advancement

Req ID: 139893
Payroll Job Title: 007545-FUNDRAISER 1 NEX
Location: Irvine, California
Organization: UCI Campus
Division: University Advancement
Department: Health Advancement
Reports to Title: 000462-FUNDRAISER 4
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $28.88/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $49.76/Hr.

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UCI has become internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends.

Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the university is able to share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions in research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.

Your Role on the Team

The Development Coordinator position is an entry-level/ early career fundraising role where training and mentoring will be provided to ensure the success of an individual. The incumbent is a motivated individual willing to partner with major gift officers, faculty, staff and clinicians in priority areas of UCI Health and College of Health Sciences to create opportunities for alumni, patients and friends to express their support and gratitude to elevate patient care, research and education.

Under the supervision of the Director of Development, Health Advancement, the Development Coordinator engages in annual giving-level fundraising activity and provides project management and administrative support to an assigned set of major gift officers in Health Advancement. The scope of responsibilities includes: donor engagement, meeting metrics, development and coordination of fundraising programs, development of collateral material, presentations, newsletters, stewardship, and coordination of leadership meetings. The incumbent performs coordination of complex duties that engages with confidential and sensitive information of a broad scope related to donor relations, annual and major gift fundraising, and public relations.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Good organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Interest in learning and growing in a fundraising environment.
• Skill to use a personal computer and computer software programs at the level of sophistication required for the development office. Proven ability to use MS Office programs, donor management databases, and familiarity with the Internet to conduct searches.
• Skill to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven level of outstanding professionalism in providing high-level coordination for assigned gift officers, including: scheduling meetings, liaison with faculty and staff, and prioritizing tasks.
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the campus and / or medical center and with external constituencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of records management including the proven ability to develop and maintain a system to track and update a variety of information including an accurate detailed calendar.
• Ability to be flexible in working independently as well as collaboratively with Advancement, faculty and staff to achieve defined goals. Use initiative to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of the dynamics of fundraising and the concepts of development for academic health institutions.
• Working knowledge of various University policies, procedures, and finance system.
• One to two years of office administrative support in a development setting.

Special Conditions:

• Some local travel as required to attend events and donor meetings

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $31.60- $34.96 (Hourly).