Development Coordinator
Development Coordinator
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lectures series courses and student government. Developing close-knit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Reunion and Volunteer Giving the Development Coordinator provides overall administrative and program support to the Reunion and Volunteer Giving team in the Development and Alumni Relations division. This position is responsible for scheduling staff or volunteer meetings submitting expense reports preparing documents and presentations managing reunion and volunteer data entry and assisting with volunteer or donor follow-up. In addition the incumbent compiles weekly monthly and ad-hoc reports regarding reunion campaign metrics volunteer engagement and gift officer outcomes. The Development Coordinator will work closely with the entire Annual Giving team as well as with campus partners to achieve the goals of the reunion and volunteer giving program.
The ideal candidate isa self-starter who demonstrates professionalism and employs excellent organizational interpersonal and time management skills attention to detail writing ability software expertise and a team-centered approach tosuccess.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as a hybrid role combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. PerRice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions underFLSA are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years ofexperience in an administrative position with extensive professional interaction with all levels of staff and leadership that are internal and external to an organization
- In lieu of the experience requirement additional related education above and beyond what is required on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
- Skills:
- Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated success in follow-through and completing routine tasks
- Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Preferences:
- Bachelors Degree
- 3 years of related experience
- Experience in a fundraising environment in an educational or non-profit organization
- High level of maturity and emotional intelligence with capability of exercising good judgment
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and tactfully
- Familiarity with fundraising database software and recordkeeping
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Creativity motivation and superior problem-solving skills
- Experience with Blackbaud CRM or other advancement system
- Experience in a PC Windows environment
- Ability to adapt to different software applications
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle Workday etc.)
- Experience in online accounting and transaction vouchering
Essential Functions:
- Generates routine communications; coordinates production (formatting copying etc.) and distribution of documents such as presentations reports brochures and displays
- Plans and schedules calendar(s) resolves calendaring conflicts and arranges travel
- Processes and monitors financial transactions including resolution of discrepancies
- Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:
- Manages reunion and volunteer information in OwlConnect the campus-wide advancement system and GiveCampus the Development and Alumni Relations volunteer management system
- Serves as liaison to teams within Development and Alumni Relations and with campus partners
- Oversees special projects as assigned
- Open office environment
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values:Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center at or for support.
If you have any questions please email us at. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
