Program Coordinator

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Classification Title: Program Coordinator I

FLSA Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Reports To: AVP of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving

About Us:

Established in 1959, the Foundation is a privately governed nonprofit corporation whose mission is to support New Mexico State University. The Foundation consistently strives for trust, accountability and excellence in its constituent relationships by promoting the values of fiduciary duties, leadership, teamwork, and the highest standard of ethics among its employees and volunteers. The Foundation is committed to upholding and preserving public and private trust while at the same time protecting the privacy of donors and employees, and the confidentiality of its competitive strategies.

We Believe In:

Integrity

Do the right thing - always

Accountability

Be responsible for your actions, decisions and outcomes

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with trust, respect, and shared responsibility, to achieve a common goal.

Growth

The ongoing process of evolving, improving, and reaching new potential - individually, as a team, and as an organization

Grit

The relentless drive to overcome obstacles, stay focused, and pursue long-term goals.

Job Summary:

The New Mexico State University Foundation is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Team and contribute to the coordination and execution of Advancement-related programs, services, and activities.

This role provides day-to-day administrative and program support, helping ensure that programs and services operate effectively and that staff have the coordination and resources needed to achieve their goals.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, develop, and/or assist with the execution of programs, services, or support activities.
• Monitor programs and services and assist with plans, budgets, and other activities to ensure they operate within established specifications.
• Prepare itineraries and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned staff.
• Manage calendars and schedule meetings and other activities for assigned staff.
• Create, maintain, and work with lists of alumni, prospects, and other constituents.
• Respond to and help resolve inquiries and problems in a timely and service-oriented manner.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to perform standard tasks using established methods, principles, concepts and procedures.

Skills & Competencies:

• An energetic, well-grounded, innovative, service-oriented personality and calculated risk taker with a bias for action, a record of setting and surpassing objectives, and the proven "can do" attitude and drive to execute strategies and produce results beyond expectations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Flexibility and a strong customer service orientation.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong execution and organizational skills.

The NMSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources for assistance.