Development Coordinator, School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 18, 2024
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The Development Coordinator works directly with Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) colleagues to achieve VCU's fundraising and engagement goals by performing a wide variety of administrative, logistical, operational, and technical tasks for designated colleges, schools or units (CSU). The Development Coordinator serves as the central point of contact for responding to constituent inquiries, anticipating volunteer and donor need for information and leveraging university resources. The development coordinator will work directly with both the School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy teams.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Qualified applicants may be asked to participate in a writing assessment.
Primary responsibilities:
-Provide support for administrative needs, including but not limited to, managing calendars, planning travel and donor visit itineraries, conducting and compiling preliminary research, drafting letters, drafting briefs, maintaining Excel documentation, providing fiscal/budget support, and project management;
-Coordinate, implement, and track donor acknowledgement processes by drafting personal and detailed acknowledgement letters and other special correspondence as needed; inform the major gift officer assigned to that donor and others (deans, faculty members) as appropriate;
-Enter development actions with donors into VCU's donor database;
-Provide assistance with donor and gift intent data integrity to Gifts and Records Management, when issues of clarification arise; share and update changes of contact information and biographical records;
-Support donor relations/stewardship projects and initiatives, including creating and tracking university gift agreements, assisting with correspondence/mailings/reports for endowment donors and donors in the university's annual and planned giving societies;
-Assist in assembling development proposals that are presented to prospective donors;
-Serve as initial point of contact for the office; determine matters that require the attention of others and refer and escalate as needed;
-Maintain confidentiality while determining appropriate responses to sensitive and complex issues;
-Think strategically, anticipate necessary actions, and provide support materials independently;
-Provide travel, purchasing, and reimbursement assistance for fundraising staff;
-Take and share meeting minutes;
-Draft development team meeting agendas;
-Participate in trainings and share information with the team;
-Serve as an active team player in projects or activities that require full team collaboration;
-Anticipate project needs and discern priorities within budget and deadline.
As a team member, you will:
-Demonstrate appreciation for the mission and aspirations of VCU
-Display a strong commitment to organizational success and delivering on individual responsibilities as a university citizen
-Demonstrate a commitment to the pursuit of excellence, high achievement and ongoing professional development by proactively seeking opportunities to develop new capabilities, skills, and knowledge
-Establish, cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal partners
-Demonstrate a commitment to the highest quality service to internal and external communities
-Demonstrate an open-minded approach to understanding people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, perspectives and experiences
-Ensure work is completed accurately and within deadlines. Set high standards, exhibit a positive attitude, maintain strict confidentiality, and show exemplary work ethic.
-Reflect DAR's and VCU's core purpose and values
Minimum hiring standards:
-Undergraduate degree from an accredited university, or equivalent experience in a fast-paced, complex environment
-Computer proficiency and experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Google Suite
-Ability to work both independently and part of a team
-Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize work, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
-Ability to implement and manage budgets and project plans
-Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills
-High level of customer service and excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences
-Ability to navigate complex working environments with multiple stakeholders and willing and able to ask for help as needed
-Motivated by mission-driven work
-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment and commitment to do so as a professional employee at VCU
Preferred hiring standards:
-Experience with scheduling and calendar management, specifically Google Calendar
-Experience with and knowledge of procurement policies and procedures
-Previous experience working in university advancement
Position Details:
Department: Development and Alumni Relations
VCU Job title: Coordinator/Sr. Coordinator, Development (multi-title)
Working title: Development Coordinator/Senior Development Coordinator (Commensurate with experience)
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000
Employment Type: University and Academic Professional
ORP Eligible: No
Hybrid Work Available: Yes; Four days in Richmond, VA office is required in the first six months, with final hybrid arrangement to be determined with position supervisors
Restricted Status: N/A
FTE: 1.0
Exemption Status: non-Exempt
Wireless stipend: Not eligible
Contact Information:
Izzy Kane
irkane@vcu.edu
The Development Coordinator works directly with Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) colleagues to achieve VCU's fundraising and engagement goals by performing a wide variety of administrative, logistical, operational, and technical tasks for designated colleges, schools or units (CSU). The Development Coordinator serves as the central point of contact for responding to constituent inquiries, anticipating volunteer and donor need for information and leveraging university resources. The development coordinator will work directly with both the School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy teams.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Qualified applicants may be asked to participate in a writing assessment.
Primary responsibilities:
-Provide support for administrative needs, including but not limited to, managing calendars, planning travel and donor visit itineraries, conducting and compiling preliminary research, drafting letters, drafting briefs, maintaining Excel documentation, providing fiscal/budget support, and project management;
-Coordinate, implement, and track donor acknowledgement processes by drafting personal and detailed acknowledgement letters and other special correspondence as needed; inform the major gift officer assigned to that donor and others (deans, faculty members) as appropriate;
-Enter development actions with donors into VCU's donor database;
-Provide assistance with donor and gift intent data integrity to Gifts and Records Management, when issues of clarification arise; share and update changes of contact information and biographical records;
-Support donor relations/stewardship projects and initiatives, including creating and tracking university gift agreements, assisting with correspondence/mailings/reports for endowment donors and donors in the university's annual and planned giving societies;
-Assist in assembling development proposals that are presented to prospective donors;
-Serve as initial point of contact for the office; determine matters that require the attention of others and refer and escalate as needed;
-Maintain confidentiality while determining appropriate responses to sensitive and complex issues;
-Think strategically, anticipate necessary actions, and provide support materials independently;
-Provide travel, purchasing, and reimbursement assistance for fundraising staff;
-Take and share meeting minutes;
-Draft development team meeting agendas;
-Participate in trainings and share information with the team;
-Serve as an active team player in projects or activities that require full team collaboration;
-Anticipate project needs and discern priorities within budget and deadline.
As a team member, you will:
-Demonstrate appreciation for the mission and aspirations of VCU
-Display a strong commitment to organizational success and delivering on individual responsibilities as a university citizen
-Demonstrate a commitment to the pursuit of excellence, high achievement and ongoing professional development by proactively seeking opportunities to develop new capabilities, skills, and knowledge
-Establish, cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal partners
-Demonstrate a commitment to the highest quality service to internal and external communities
-Demonstrate an open-minded approach to understanding people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, perspectives and experiences
-Ensure work is completed accurately and within deadlines. Set high standards, exhibit a positive attitude, maintain strict confidentiality, and show exemplary work ethic.
-Reflect DAR's and VCU's core purpose and values
Minimum hiring standards:
-Undergraduate degree from an accredited university, or equivalent experience in a fast-paced, complex environment
-Computer proficiency and experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Google Suite
-Ability to work both independently and part of a team
-Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize work, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
-Ability to implement and manage budgets and project plans
-Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills
-High level of customer service and excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences
-Ability to navigate complex working environments with multiple stakeholders and willing and able to ask for help as needed
-Motivated by mission-driven work
-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment and commitment to do so as a professional employee at VCU
Preferred hiring standards:
-Experience with scheduling and calendar management, specifically Google Calendar
-Experience with and knowledge of procurement policies and procedures
-Previous experience working in university advancement
Position Details:
Department: Development and Alumni Relations
VCU Job title: Coordinator/Sr. Coordinator, Development (multi-title)
Working title: Development Coordinator/Senior Development Coordinator (Commensurate with experience)
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000
Employment Type: University and Academic Professional
ORP Eligible: No
Hybrid Work Available: Yes; Four days in Richmond, VA office is required in the first six months, with final hybrid arrangement to be determined with position supervisors
Restricted Status: N/A
FTE: 1.0
Exemption Status: non-Exempt
Wireless stipend: Not eligible
Contact Information:
Izzy Kane
irkane@vcu.edu
