Research & Stewardship Coordinator
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Job Location:
Fredericton - Canada
Yearly Salary:
CAD 50245 - 68479
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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The Opportunity
Closing Date: February 27 2026 at 4:00 PM
DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS
The Office of Development and Donor Relations (DDR) is a unit within the Advancement portfolio responsible for the cultivation solicitation and stewardship of private donations made to UNB.
The Research and Stewardship team is responsible for undertaking extensive prospect research providing detailed donor profiles designing and directing stewardship efforts and managing alumni and donor recognition activities.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time 3-year Term Fredericton On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:15 am - 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $50245 - $68479 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Associate Director Research & Stewardship the Research & Stewardship Coordinator provides tactical support to the implementation measurement and maintenance of various prospecting and stewardship strategies.
- Support the implementation of a robust stewardship program for those making significant philanthropic investments in the Universitys mission. These may include progress reports financial accounting endowment reports and proposals.
Create and support the implementation of stewardship events including gift celebrations receptions dinners reunions etc.
Help develop print digital and social media communications illustrating the impact of philanthropy in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team.
- Expand update and maintain prospect and donor records through research of current database as well as external sources.
- Respond to requests and enquiries from Advancement staff for background information profiles written reports lists and statistics.
- Prepare project summaries and brief bios for meetings between Advancement staff and prospective donors for the purpose of qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
- Help develop print and digital communications illustrating the impact of philanthropy in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team.
- Coordinate in-house mailings to donors and prospective donors including event invitations gift acknowledgment letters fund reports and stewardship correspondence on behalf of the President and other senior administrators.
- Collaborate with and support the Philanthropy Programs team on stewardship initiatives for annual and loyal donors.
- Liaise with various UNB departments and faculties on the use of philanthropic funds.
- Serve as a UNB ambassador at events including gift celebrations reunions dinners and receptions.
- Other responsibilities as directed by the Research and Stewardship Manager.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or a related field.
- 1 year of related experience illustrating the ability to successfully meet progressively complicated challenges in a dynamic office setting.
- An equivalent combination or experience in an office setting with preference given to development or advancement functions preferably in an academic or not-for-profit environment may be considered.
Additional Strengths
Excellent writing editing communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical environment.
Competency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite is required.
Knowledge of a broad range of research techniques including traditional text and periodical research searching databases and online services.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish multiple activities concurrently within tight time frames and shifting deadlines.
A high level of accountability and sound and mature judgment in dealing with confidential and sensitive situations and information.
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A little bit about us
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the non-union Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Indigenous persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
