Development Coordinator (Student Affairs)

• Lead with Vision: Plan and execute development projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Engage and Inspire: Serve as a liaison to donors and stakeholders by coordinating meetings, preparing briefings, and cultivating meaningful relationships.
• Drive Impactful Fundraising: Support fundraisers through donor research, pipeline management, and data-driven insights to enhance fundraising strategies.
• Champion Philanthropy: Maintain donor databases, ensure data accuracy, and generate reports that support fundraising efforts and organizational growth.
• Advance Strategic Initiatives: Provide high-level administrative support by drafting communications, preparing reports, and managing special projects for leadership.

• Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
• Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
• Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

• Purpose: Drive strategic initiatives by planning and executing development projects, ensuring alignment with the Director's vision. Support fundraising efforts by identifying potential donors, maintaining a strong donor pipeline, and providing research-driven insights to enhance fundraising strategies.
• Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison to donors and stakeholders by coordinating meetings, preparing briefings, and fostering strong relationships. Support the Director through effective communication, report preparation, and coordination of special projects to advance organizational goals.
• Innovation: Leverage data analysis and CRM systems to manage donor databases, ensure data accuracy, and generate insightful reports that support fundraising efforts and strategic decision-making. Identify opportunities for improvement, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to successfully implementing strategic initiatives.
• Production: Execute multiple projects efficiently by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Utilize strong organizational and time management skills to ensure all tasks are completed effectively while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and operational excellence. Responsible for maintaining the donor and prospect lists as well as a stewardship plan to cultivate long-term loyalty of Student Affairs donors through recognition societies, engagement, and stewardship activities.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in public relations work and general office operations

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in public relations work and general office operations

• Cover Letter

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