Development Project Coordinator

Development Project Coordinator

Job no: 530063
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Planning/Project Management

Department: University Advancement
Classification: Univ Dev Proj Coordinator 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $19.72 to $29.96 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
Position closes September 7, 2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please submit the following with your completed online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the responsibilities outlined in the job announcement, with a focus on how you meet the minimum requirements.
  
  
• A resume that outlines your educational and professional work experience.
  
  Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements in the job posting to request additional information for the next stage of review.
  Department Summary
  University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon's (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 200 employees primarily working out of Eugene, with offices in Portland and Bend. Departments within University Advancement include the UO Alumni Association; Development; Advancement Operations; Federal Affairs; and State and Community Affairs. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.
  
  The Office of Development as part of University Advancement has a mission to maximize philanthropic impact at the University of Oregon. We do this by identifying, connecting, and engaging alumni and friends around the globe with their passions to advance the vision and priorities of the university.
  
  The Foundation Relations and Corporate Relations teams play a unique role in Development, building strategic partnerships with philanthropic foundations and corporate entities. These teams advance strategic priorities set forth by the university President and Provost and collaborate with school/college-based development teams and other units across campus seeking support from private foundations and engaging corporate partners. Both the Foundation Relations and Corporate Relations teams work closely with faculty and colleagues in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation to identify opportunities to secure external support for research, education, and outreach activities.
  Position Summary
  The Development Project Coordinator (DPC) manages projects, research, and administrative needs for the Foundation Relations and Corporate Relations teams. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized and has excellent follow-through as well as a customer service mindset. Using in-depth knowledge of both the Foundation Relations and Corporate Relations programs, the DPC must be able to prioritize and complete work with a high degree of independence as well as effectively serve as a representative of both the UO and University Advancement to external and internal constituents.
  
  The DPC is responsible for projects that support fundraising and engagement activity with corporate entities and philanthropic foundations. This position regularly completes research projects (utilizing internal and external tools), builds customized reports and briefings, informs and updates business plans, maintains data, helps organize meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and acts as a liaison with faculty, staff, research administrators, and senior leadership. The DPC is responsible for ensuring these activities meet compliance standards for university policies, UO Foundation confidentiality and data procedures, budget management, and research regulations. This position also leads regular efforts for communicating with external stakeholders, including organizing mailers and multi-level engagement efforts.
  
  This position reports to the Senior Director of Foundation Relations but conducts specialized research and outreach for both the Foundation Relations and Corporate Relations teams. Some basic grant writing, review, and reporting may become a regular part of this role as well as creating and implementing internal communication and education plans for stakeholders and faculty members interested in science and research corporate engagement.
  
  This position is located in Eugene, and works regular office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In addition, the position is eligible for hybrid work, and flexibility is required to accommodate development events as needed, including occasional work on weekends or outside the regular hours.
  Minimum Requirements
  
• ­Two years of experience in Public Relations or related work (such as experience communicating and coordinating with parties external to your organization). One year of this experience must have included the development and implementation of fund-raising or donor-cultivation events (such as event planning, volunteer experience at a nonprofit organization, or real-world experiential learning opportunities during the course of an educational program); AND
  
• A Bachelor's degree or three more years of relevant experience.
  Professional Competencies
  
• High level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle interactions with donors, alumni, external entities, and university officials with professionalism, diplomacy, and good judgment while maintaining confidentiality.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Resourcefulness when addressing challenges and solving problems.
  
• The ability to navigate a complex institution and build strong relationships across campus.
  
• Proven competency in managing competing priorities and a varied task load.
  
• Intellectual curiosity and an ability to conduct high-level research and analysis
  
• Ability to show initiative and confidence in making independent decisions, knowing when to refer a wide range of problems and inquiries, and to whom.
  
• Ability to understand and follow applicable guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  
• High level of skill using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or similar software); ability to use database applications (e.g., FileMaker Pro and/or Microsoft Access).
  
• Ability to edit and format documents for improved clarity and visual appeal.
  
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
  
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Two years of experience in a development or donor relations office setting.
  
• Strong research experience, especially focused on potential corporate and foundation partners.
  
• Experience in grant writing.
  
• Experience working at the University of Oregon or a higher education setting.
  
• Experience with Advance or similar CRM databases.
  
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/530063/development-project-coordinator
  
  
  
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