Development Coordinator

Job Summary and Position Overview:

Development Specialists perform entry-level professional work requiring a working knowledge of one or more specialized areas, which may include stewardship, alumni relations, communications, donor/alumni engagement, and event planning. They typically provide operational support university-wide or to an academic school, department, or business unit and possess a working-knowledge of university policies and procedures as well as development programs and strategies. Their typical duties may include coordinating annual giving stewardship for specified annual giving levels; conducting prospect research; serving as project leader for the logistics of events; facilitating volunteer engagement; and coordinating direct response programs and development-related collateral. They may work independently or as a member of a team. They work under limited supervision, making complex decisions independently and referring unprecedented issues to an upper-level manager. Development Specialists typically report to a manager or director or in some units may report to an administrator.

VCU's School of Pharmacy invites you to apply for our Development Coordinator role! This position will report to the School of Pharmacy's Senior Director of Development and support development and alumni-related activities that cultivate and broaden interest in the School and the University. The Development Coordinator will assist the Senior Director of Development with preparing fundraising and presentation materials, organizing development activities and follow-up, coordinating internal and external event logistics, and researching and preparing information about School of Pharmacy constituents including, but not limited to, prospects, donors, volunteers, council members, and organizations. The position will also support special projects assigned by the Dean and coordinate the school’s stewardship and donor relations activities. Examples of position responsibilities include directly supporting the Senior Director of Development and the School of Pharmacy development and alumni program; organizing alumni engagement and donor programs/events and follow-up; coordinating correspondence with prospects and donors; assisting with fiscal responsibilities, including maintaining data integrity and scholarship assistance.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment and commitment to do so as a professional employee at VCU.
-Undergraduate degree from an accredited university or a minimum or equivalent experience in a fast-paced, complex environment.
-Ability to work both independently and part of a team.
-Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize work, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
-High-level of customer service and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Hiring Standards:

-Previous experience working in university advancement


Position Details:

Department: School of Pharmacy - Dean's Office
Salary Range: $45,800 - $50,000
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1