Annual Giving Coordinator

Annual Giving Coordinator

Job No: 519516
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Fundraising & Alumni Relations

Position Summary

With 486,000 alumni of record and 185,000 email addresses, SDSU Alumni strives to forge beneficial and measurable lifetime relations between Aztec alumni and the University. The primary methodologies to achieve these objectives are centered around communications technologies, database expertise, special events, command of industry best practices and understanding of industry metrics.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator will help provide the support necessary to execute the operations of the SDSU Annual Giving programs. These duties include implementing integrated solicitation campaigns (direct mail, email, phone, and text), stewarding current and past donors, and facilitating data management and analytics of SDSU Annual Giving activities. Additionally, this position will work directly with the student engagement officers in their day-to-day activities. The incumbent will also assist in the planning and execution of Aztec Proud events and initiatives, as well as SDSU Alumni team projects as needed.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

University Relations and Development at San Diego State University is committed to upholding, as a foundational belief, a supportive working environment of inclusion that values, honors, and respects all members of our team and the University community.

We strive to engage in and promote the fair and equitable recruitment and training of URAD staff members, develop meaningful relationships with all groups in our diverse campus community, and share philanthropic stories that highlight the impact of and opportunity for diverse giving by our SDSU community.

University Relations and Development firmly believes that an inclusive environment facilitates critical and creative thinking, and that differences in identities, values, beliefs, and perspectives are fundamental to our mission of generating philanthropic support for the university and its student body.

For more information regarding Alumni Association, click here.

This is a full-time benefits eligible, permanent (probationary) position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data management and analytics, preferably within a CRM platform
• Skilled in drafting, editing, and releasing mass communications (including email, text, social media, direct mail and/or other mediums)
• Able to collaborate with diverse team members and constituents to achieve goals
• Previous experience supporting philanthropic initiatives

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,191 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,681-$4,191 per month.

SDSU Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university's secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU's COVID-19 testing program.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on November 3, 2022. To receive full consideration, apply by November 2, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity

and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Olma Javonillo @ ojavonillo@sdsu.edu.


Advertised: Oct 20, 2022 (1:00 PM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/519516/annual-giving-coordinator



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