Athletics Development & Alumni Coordinator

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Alberta is seeking a Development Coordinator, Athletics to lead stewardship initiatives, donor relations, and fundraising efforts for Golden Bears & Pandas programs. You will build strategic plans, manage communications, and support alumni networks and events.

You will collaborate with campus units to drive fundraising projects, maintain donor databases, and coordinate logistics for meetings and campaigns, while ensuring policy compliance and exceptional administrative support.

Qualifications

• Diploma required (e.g. Administrative diploma program or management program).
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree considered an asset.
• Strong customer service or hospitality background is an asset.
• Previous employment in an Academic environment is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to prioritize and strong organizational skills are required.
• The ability to work in a flexible and changing environment is required.
• The ability to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously is required.

Responsibilities

• Screens, triages, directs, and processes phone, electronic and in‑person queries.
• Drafts and/or generates routine communications based on straightforward information for supervisor review.
• Manages and ensures queries are properly triaged, directed and followed through.
• Prepares letters, emails, and other documents for the Development Manager, Athletics, including mailing lists maintenance.
• Proofreads and reformats documents.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets and/or databases; prepares standard and ad‑hoc reports.
• Organizes meetings and provides administrative support for meetings.
• Assists with funds received through sponsorships and related paperwork.
• Coordinates and manages responses to stakeholder issues and follows up with decision makers.
• Ensures unit compliance with university policies through training and communication.
• Supports fundraising initiatives and collaboration with central units.
• Performs data entry for donors, alumni and prospects in databases.
• Develops and implements project plans and end‑to‑end project management.
• Leads program logistics for meetings, seminars, events.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Diploma

Bachelor's degree asset

Job description

Job Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. This position has a term length of 2 years.

Location This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in‑person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus and South Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Development Manager of Athletics, they will lead all short and long‑term stewardship initiatives with the objective of advancing and strengthening the sustainability and success of Golden Bears and Pandas inter‑university sports programs. They are responsible for assisting with the raising of more than one million dollars annually; they will support the varsity teams and alumni associations, who also raise additional scholarship and operational funding through the Support the Sport and other fundraising initiatives to achieve this end. The Development Coordinator, Athletics will lead and be accountable for developing, managing and executing key strategic fundraising and alumni relations strategies and initiatives. They are responsible for building the Athletics Stewardship Strategic Plan and, as such, the execution of stewardship activities, as well as alumni, donor and friends relations, affinity and engagement.

The position also supports (15) Golden Bears & Pandas alumni associations through leadership with the Green & Gold Athletic Society, the implementation of effective and efficient communication strategies, and ongoing advancement initiatives and events.

Responsibilities

Communications - 5%

• Screens, triages, directs, and processes phone, electronic and in‑person queries.
• Drafts and/or generates routine communications based on straightforward information for supervisor review.
• Manages and ensures queries are properly triaged, directed and followed through.

Document/Materials Development - 20%

• Prepares letters, emails, and other documents for the Development Manager, Athletics, including the ongoing maintenance and updating of mailing lists for external stakeholders/relations.
• Proofreads and reformats documents.

Area Operations - 20%

• Makes decisions on priorities based on their own understanding of the areas and emergent issues.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets and/or databases. Prepares standard and ad‑hoc reports for the area. Designs and develops customized reports for specific needs.
• Maintains area records. Establishes, maintains or updates files including mailing and distribution lists.
• Organizes meetings on behalf of the area.
• Provides administrative support for standing and special meetings. Coordinates documents and agendas. Anticipates and prepares supporting materials. Distributes meeting minutes.
• Assists with funds received through sponsorships, including any required paperwork, proof of fundraising involvement, updating supplier information as required, etc.
• Initiates transactions in conjunction with associated finance and/or HR resources to make adjustments.
• Coordinates and manages responses to issues by identifying, coordinating, consulting with and following up with stakeholders and decision makers who should be notified or consulted.
• Regularly reviews and ensures the work of the unit complies with university policies by training and/or communicating expectations to team members.

Project Management - 35%

• Work in conjunction with donor relations and the departmental leadership to ensure processes and procedures are streamlined for the area.
• Assist with new and ongoing area‑related projects to ensure accuracy and efficiency of information and delivery of outcomes.
• Builds and supports major Team‑level Fundraising initiatives in partnership with other central units as needed (i.e. Crowdfunding and Annual Giving office).
• Triages projects and assignments based on understanding of the area and emergent issues/scenarios.
• Performs basic data entry for information related to donors, alumni and prospects in various database systems.
• Completes appropriate documentation for potential gifts (gift cover sheet, pledges, stewardship reports, etc.) for the AD.
• Proactively ensures the completion, delivery and follow‑up of activities/tasks associated with multiple (team members) projects.
• Manages assigned projects from start to end for their unit. May include providing direction to other individuals working on the project. Develops and implements an agreed project plan and detailed work steps for their projects. Includes managing project administration and ensuring production of the required deliverables.
• Facilitates the portfolio strategic planning processes to ensure timelines, accountabilities and metrics are assigned. Provides analysis and advice to the Director(s) on strategic planning issues and processes, including the development of key initiatives, strategies, operational plans and performance measures that are consistent with the vision and mission of the portfolio.
• Leads all program logistics before, during and after standing committees, special meetings, seminars, team activities and other events as requested.

Data Analysis - 20%

• Requests RFIs that are strategic to the work being done by the development team in Athletics, for solicitations, Donor Gift Acknowledgement and Stewardship of past philanthropy to Athletics.
• Tracks key issues and follows up on decisions to ensure completion of actions.
• Researches, collects and analyzes data and information regularly and uses it to create reports for advising, analysis, reporting, gift documentation and other program management and delivery requirements.
• Identifies trends and makes recommendations to the team based on the data, and provides recommendations to improve the efficiency of operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma required (e.g. Administrative diploma program or management program).
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree considered an asset.
• Strong customer service or hospitality background is an asset.
• Previous employment in an Academic environment is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to prioritize and strong organizational skills are required.
• The ability to work in a flexible and changing environment is required.
• The ability to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously is required.

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non‑Academic Staff Association (NASA).

About Us

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross‑section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.

About The Team

A career in Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Alberta positions you as a key player in creating this future. Bring your passion for relationship building and your belief in the power of philanthropy to the University of Alberta, and help deepen our dedication to excellence and extend our record of public leadership by playing a lead role in building a better province, a better Canada, and a better world.