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Development Coordinator - GPAC

Auburn University
  • Auburn University, AL
  • $40,310–$65,350 Per Year
  • Full-time
19 days ago

Job Description

Pay Range: USD $40,310.00 - USD $65,350.00 /Yr. Overview:

Auburn Advancement and The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center are excited to begin the search for a Development Coordinator! This position provides administrative, fundraising, stewardship, event, and donor-relations support for the Advancement team. This position helps execute annual giving initiatives, donor engagement strategies, sponsorship programs, gift processing, and special events while maintaining accurate records and delivering exceptional donor service.

 

Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application. Please combine into one document.
Responsibilities:
  • Support fundraising, donor stewardship, sponsorship, and annual giving programs.
  • Coordinate donor meetings, tours, travel logistics, and advancement communications.
  • Maintain prospect, donor, and constituent records and prepare reports as needed.
  • Process gifts, pledges, naming opportunities, and related documentation accurately and timely.
  • Assist with donor recognition, impact reporting, and stewardship activities.
  • Coordinate and support advancement events, donor receptions, and council meetings.
  • Monitor budgets, process reimbursements, and assist with financial tracking and reporting.
  • Partner with marketing and communications staff on donor-facing materials and campaigns.
  • Manage sponsorship benefit fulfillment and recognition opportunities.
  • Supervise student employees and assist with training and task assignments.
Qualifications:

Development Programs Coordinator I

  • Bachelor's degree

 

Development Programs Coordinator II

 

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

 

Development Programs Coordinator III

 

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in public relations work and general office operations OR
  • Master's degree plus 2 years of experience in public relations work and general office operations
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer service.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database/CRM systems.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with donors, volunteers, university partners, and external stakeholders.
Why Work at Auburn:
  • 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.
  • Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAuburn University, AL
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryEducation
Salary$40,310–$65,350 Per Year
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1856
Websitehttp://www.auburn.edu/

About Company

Welcome to Auburn University, a comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.

The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.

Skills

  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Campaignsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Donor Developmentunmatched
  • Donor Relationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Fundraisingunmatched
  • Fundraising Programunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performing Artsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Stewardshipunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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