Project Coordinator, Advancement

York University International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

York University seeks a Project Coordinator, Advancement to support the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating fundraising programs for the Schulich School of Business and broader university initiatives.

The role collaborates with Central Advancement and external partners to strengthen donor relationships, coordinate campaigns and events, and communicate impact to supporters and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 2+ years of fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience designing, coordinating, and evaluating donor campaigns and programs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, implementation, and evaluation of advancement programs.
• Collaborate with Central Advancement and external partners to strengthen donor relationships.
• Coordinate events, campaigns, and communications to achieve fundraising goals.
• Prepare written reports and maintain donor records with accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Technology proficiency

Relational database knowledge

Education

University degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

WordPress

Event management software

Project management software

Database management

Job description

Purpose:

The Project Coordinator, Advancement supports the Director with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects and programs led and supported by the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement. The role, in collaboration with Central Advancement and various internal and external partners, supports the development, implementation, and improvement of new and existing programs that position Schulich as a leader in achieving fundraising goals and is responsible for the design, planning and implementation of multiple programs, including communicating with external donors, sponsors, and partners to develop and enhance donor relationships.

Education:

University degree or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience:

Two (2) years of related experience in fundraising. Experience in developing, planning, and coordinating fundraising campaigns, including annual funds and special events. Experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, sponsors, and alumni, including direct solicitation and stewardship.

Skills:

• Effective communication, including the ability to obtain and provide information in a clear and concise manner, and the ability to produce written information targeted to a variety of audiences.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal courteously, tactfully, and effectively with external partners, students, faculty, and staff, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to apply cross-cultural knowledge and collaborate effectively, respectfully, and sensitively with people across cultures in a business environment.
• Effective analytical skills, including the ability to collect and analyze data and prepare written reports for various audiences, in a variety of formats.
• Effective attention to detail, including accurate proofreading and cross-referencing skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate competing processes and functions independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and flexibility in an environment of continuous change and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in an environment of high volume and competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
• Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• Ability to maintain a relational database.
• Ability to use event and project management software, and online/web-based content management systems such as Wordpress.Other:
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising, the fundraising cycle and donor-centric fundraising.
• Knowledge of public relations and/or marketing principles and techniques.

Additional Notes:

Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview. Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am â?? 5:00 pmSummer: sameRequests to work overtime may occur during peak periodsPeak periods: September to NovemberVacation restriction: No more than 3 days in a row during peak periods.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.