Advancement Operations & Donor Relations Coordinator

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Development Assistant to provide administrative and project management support to the Nat Sci Advancement Team, University Advancement, and the College of Natural Science.

You will coordinate calendars, travel, budgets, and donor communications, while fostering collaboration with campus partners. The role offers opportunities to advance fundraising initiatives and engage alumni and donors in meaningful ways.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills for donor and external engagement.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project coordination support to senior director and team.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel, purchasing, reimbursements.
• Maintain financial tracking and assist with budget development.
• Coordinate donor stewardship, communications, and engagement activities.
• Plan, implement, and track fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Support events planning and execution for development and alumni engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communications skills

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Financial processes

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking a Development Assistant to provide administrative and project management support to the Nat Sci Advancement Team, University Advancement, and the College of Natural Science.

You will coordinate calendars, travel, budgets, and donor communications, while fostering collaboration with campus partners. The role offers opportunities to advance fundraising initiatives and engage alumni and donors in meaningful ways.