"Development Programs Administrator (Samuel Ginn College of Engineering)"

Job Summary

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is seeking candidates for a Development Programs Administrator for its programs. Under the guidance of the Sr. Director of Development and the Engagement & Donor Relations Manager, the person in this position will provide program support for 100+ Women Strong and the Engineering EAGLE (Exceptional Annual Gifts Lift Engineering) Society within the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.

What You'll Do:

• Lead with Vision: Provides strategic direction for programs, services, and fundraising events by managing planning, implementation, and operations to achieve goals within prescribed timelines. Operates with autonomy while representing the college or school in highly visible, externally focused roles.
• Engage and Inspire: Actively builds relationships with alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff through events, personal outreach, and ongoing stewardship. Promotes meaningful interaction to increase awareness, participation, and long-term engagement.
• Drive Impactful Fundraising: Participates in and supports solicitation of gifts and memberships through visits, calls, and events. Identifies, qualifies, and refers prospective donors to development officers while stewarding existing supporters through gratitude and recognition.
• Champion Philanthropy: Recruits members for signature initiatives (e.g., 100+ Women Strong, EAGLE Society), fosters a culture of giving through consistent donor engagement, and leverages central Development resources to connect prospects with opportunities to give.
• Advance Strategic Initiatives: Oversees daily operations, financial processes, promotional efforts, and recordkeeping to ensure effective program execution. Prepares reports and updates to track progress, sustain accountability, and support institutional advancement priorities.

Essential Functions

Your Responsibilities as a Development Programs Administrator:

• Purpose: Advances the mission of the college or school by fostering alumni, donor, and stakeholder engagement through programs, events, and initiatives that strengthen philanthropic support and long-term relationships.
• Collaboration: Partners with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and central Development colleagues to identify prospects, build connections, and deliver impactful events and fundraising efforts that serve shared institutional goals.
• Innovation: Creates and implements strategies to recruit participants, steward donors, and promote programs such as 100+ Women Strong and the EAGLE Society, leveraging outreach methods and engagement opportunities to broaden impact.
• Production: Manages the planning, coordination, and execution of daily operations, events, communications, financial processes, and reporting to ensure smooth delivery of programs and measurable advancement outcomes.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations.

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering