Development Coordinator, Donor Relations & Annual Giving

Development Coordinator, Donor Relations & Annual Giving

Office of Development

Summary of Job Details

The Development Coordinator serves as a key analyst and administrative support for Donor Relations & Stewardship and Central Annual Giving, including project management; research, analysis and writing in support of a wide variety of donor relations and departmental fundraising initiatives. The Development Coordinator possesses a diversified set of responsibilities ranging from data management to externally interfacing with donors. The employee is charged with handling recurring DRS and telefund processes such as data pulls for monthly and weekly programs, coding and mailing assembly; responding to the needs and concerns of donors; investigating and solving inquiries from internal staff and stakeholders; coordinating event logistics; managing budget and expenses; and assisting development officers with their travel logistics (as applicable). Additionally, the Development Coordinator serves as the payroll and personnel coordinator for the annual giving telemarking student employees, serving as the UCPath primary initiator for an annual average of 15-25 student employees. Under the dotted line supervision to the Director of Development, Annual Fund, responsible for the preparation of necessary payroll paperwork, reports transactions on-line, and reviews payroll to assure proper posting of payroll activity for all Telefund student employees. The Development Coordinator must possess superior verbal and written communication skills. The employee fields all internal and external inquiries and concerns, demonstrating diplomacy in all interactions. The employee is adept at listening to inquiries/concerns, researching answers and, at times, problem-solving. The Coordinator possesses strong organizational skills, managing multiple projects at once and advancing each of them at their respective stages. As part of the Donor Relations and Stewardship and Central Annual Giving teams, the Coordinator partners with development officers, analysts and student assistants on a daily basis. The employee communicates relevant information with the team on a daily basis and often collaborates on a number of projects (as needed).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

1-3 years Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy.

1-3 years Demonstrating excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills are required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.

1-3 years Demonstrated experience using excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite

Special Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus-wide events.

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Application review begins 11/13/24

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #74040