Development Coordinator - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences bei Iowa State University

As development coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences development team, you will provide project management as well as administrative and operational support to a team of development professionals whose primary objective is to develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure and steward private support for Iowa State University.

Based on qualifications and experience, a selected candidate may hold one of these job titles: Development Coordinator or Senior Development Coordinator.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate schedules, dates, and locations, and prepare various materials for development officers to use for stewardship and events. Book travel, following organizational policies.
• Manage travel budgets for development officers, ensuring funds are available for consistent travel throughout the entire fiscal year. Oversee disbursement voucher processing, expenditures, and expense reimbursement for development officers.
• Work with the ISU Foundation’s communications team to create correspondence and personalized communication pieces to meet donor needs.
• Administer the gift acknowledgement process for the unit, including regular communication and coordination with the dean’s office and the development team. Run reports, draft letters, and facilitate distribution to donors.
• Partner with ISU Foundation events staff and collegiate staff to plan, organize, and implement donor-related events.
• Perform data entry and monitor the accuracy of information in customer relationship management software (Ascend on Salesforce) and work with foundation colleagues to maintain updated donor/prospect information.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• 6+ years of work experience related to employment area. Education may be substituted for years of work experience.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be adaptable, flexible, and self-directed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software.
• Must be able to handle several activities simultaneously with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines and accuracy.
• Must adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Creativity, patience, a sense of humor and a belief in our organizational mission of: Aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Iowa State University’s land grant ideals.

Travel: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Location: Ames, IA; potentially hybrid

For additional information, visit the following pages:

•  Iowa State University Foundation
• Benefits Package Information
• Iowa State University
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences