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University of Maryland, College Park

Location: College ParkMD 20742 Document ID: AC245-0EES Posted on: 2018-08-0908/09/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-09-08
 

Coordinator



Posting Details

Position Number:

119857

Title:

Coordinator

Functional Title:

Development Coordinator, School of Public Health

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1

Unit:

VPUR-Development

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Division of University Relations is hiring a Development Coordinator for the School of Public Health ( SPH ).

The Development Coordinator is responsible for the programmatic coordination of fundraising activities such as identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and renewal and for directing the administrative support functions for the Assistant Dean of Development and, at times, the Dean while s/he is involved in fundraising activities. S/he will be involved in building relationships from various populations including alumni, business and community leaders, staff, students and other volunteers.

This position oversees the daily development activity of the Assistant Dean, including managing the development activities, securing and scheduling internal and external appointments with donors/prospects/potential volunteers. The Coordinator prepares briefings for the Assistant Dean and Dean and finalizes itineraries for their travel, as necessary. S/he is also responsible for maintaining a special events calendar for the office and coordinating the involvement of the School's faculty and staff in cultivation activities, such as lab tours and presentations.

The Development Coordinator oversees the unit's budget for activities and tracks and manages the expenses and payments to internal and external contacts with the Assistant Dean. S/he also works directly with vendors, campus contacts, divisional colleagues, and other university administrators for the School's alumni/donor events and activities. The Coordinator takes a leadership role in ensuring "best in class" donor relations, stewardship and alumni relations practices for the School of Public Health.

The Development Coordinator works with Advancement Services database system and other university databases, processes gifts, prepares gift agreements, and cultivation/stewardship material including donor acknowledgements. S/he is also responsible for assuring completion of contact reports and follow up for further donor cultivation. The Development Coordinator produces data and reports to monitor budgets and donations working with Foundation Management, to assist the Assistant Dean in tracking performance metrics and to detail the progress/impact of programs and initiatives. S/he understands and successfully follows all university policies.

The Development Coordinator works with the Prospect Research Team in rapidly identifying donors for the pipeline and assists in recruiting volunteers to support the annual development plan for the School. Through targeted outreach, s/he organizes events and appropriate fundraising and alumni relations activities to engage and support volunteers as it supports the annual plan. S/he may also be involved in coordinating student stories and assisting in producing other development material, in coordination with the SPH team.

Attendance at events during and after regular office hours and weekends may be necessary. Limited travel, primarily in the College Park area, is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.):
Bachelor's Degree.

Experience:
Minimum of three years of administrative experience.
Experience organizing and implementing special events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
High degree of attention to detail.
Able to work with figures and manage budgets.
Collaborative and able to interact effectively with both external and internal audiences and capable of building strong work relationships in a complex environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked complex environment, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to think proactively, and work independently, using good judgment and experience to make decisions.
Ability to utilize software to create and present documents, charts, graphs and spreadsheets.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Some travel, usually in immediate MD/VA/DC area, may be necessary.

Preferences:

Prior experience in fundraising/development environment.
Passion for Public Health field.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Physical Demands of the Position: Traditional office environment. May be some lifting involved. Available to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Some travel, usually in immediate MD/VA/DC area, may be necessary.

For best consideration, please apply by Thursday, July 5, 2018.

Benefits offered: The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 22 Days Annual Leave; 15 Days Sick Leave; 3 Days Personal Leave; 15 Paid Holidays; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA . No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Posting Date:

06/21/2018

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

07/05/2018

Physical Demands

Traditional office environment. May be some lifting involved. Available to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Some travel, usually in immediate MD/VA/DC area, may be necessary.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


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