"Development Coordinator"

Development Coordinator

Available Title(s): 1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development Coordinator

Business Title: Development Coordinator

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

The Opportunity:

The Development Coordinator supports the fundraising and stewardship efforts of the Murrow College of Communication (MCC), including Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB). This position coordinates and implements annual stewardship, annual giving, and donor-related activities, serving as a liaison between MCC and the WSU Foundation. Responsibilities include managing donor stewardship programs, executing annual giving strategies, planning special events, maintaining accurate records, and providing administrative support. The role requires independent judgment, initiative, and a high level of confidentiality while collaborating with college leadership, faculty, and staff.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in fundraising, development, or administrative support.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven record of demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, including the ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets, reports, and professional documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education or nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience with CRM systems, similar donor database systems or programs (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Event planning experience.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Basic financial knowledge.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Department Name: Development

Location: Pullman, WA

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.