Job Details
Main Work Location: Redwood City
Schedule: Hybrid (at least 2 days per week on site)
Budgeted Salary Range: The expected pay range for this position is $35.08 to $41.31 per hour.
Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Bay Area employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.
The Office of Development (OOD) advances Stanford’s mission by raising philanthropic support from alumni, parents, families, friends, and institutional funders. Working in concert with volunteers and academic leaders, OOD staff members strive to accelerate Stanford’s purposeful impact in the world. Stanford is committed to a donor-centric approach to development. Every member of the Office of Development staff plays a role in providing the university’s donors with the service and attention that ensures an exceptionally positive and fulfilling philanthropic experience.
Stanford Medicine is a world-class academic medical institution comprised of Stanford University School of Medicine, a research-intensive medical school, and Stanford Health Care, a regional hospital system that is nationally recognized for quality patient care and leading-edge technology. Stanford’s top-ranking Medical Center Development (MCD) team supports the goals and purposes of Stanford Medicine, including a significant focus on securing resources to realize the aspirations of the medical enterprise in alignment with the Stanford University-wide strategic vision.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director on the Cancer Initiatives Major Gifts team at MCD, the Development Coordinator provides critical administrative and operational support to the Assistant Vice President and Director of the Cancer Initiatives Team within Medical Center Development (MCD). This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working as part of a highly collaborative team. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy finding creative solutions will enjoy the way the role challenges them. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with frontline fundraising staff, development officers, internal partner teams, donors, volunteers, and other university staff to assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with all university constituencies. By exhibiting patience, flexibility, sharp attention to detail, a high level of professionalism, a strong sense of priorities, and a superb level of tact and discretion, you will aid gift officers in their fundraising work.
Responsibilities
Core Duties:
- Plan and schedule calendar(s) for assigned gift officers or team members with limited consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts, and arrange travel in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies.
- Oversee and/or perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and execution of volunteer meetings and events, including arranging with vendors for services, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, administering logistics, and managing events within budget.
- Assist in the design, publication and production of fundraising materials.
- Build a network of relevant contacts and stay informed on current university initiatives and activities.
- Review and track funds and report on use of gifts, as assigned.
- Retrieve information about prospects and donors, update records, and generate simple reports using the university external relations database.
- Track budget(s), and process reimbursements for department.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of database systems, such as Microsoft Access.
- Ability to work efficiently, juggle tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and achieve goals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
- Outstanding communication skills and exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
Organization
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Stanford University has changed the world, over and over again.
We are one of Silicon Valley's largest employers - and also one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career.
At Stanford you'll work with bright, diverse, dedicated people. You'll find encouragement to learn and grow. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and an outstanding environment.
Stanford Facts at a Glance
Opened 1891
Student Enrollment
- Undergraduates: 6,980
- Graduates: 8,897
Campus
- 8,180 contiguous acres in six governmental jurisdictions
- Nearly 700 major buildings
- 97% of undergraduates live on campus
Research
- 5,300 externally sponsored projects
- $1.33 billion total budget
Faculty
- 2,043 faculty members
- 21 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
- 5:1 student to faculty ratio
Stanford University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified women, minorities, protected veterans and persons with disabilities.