Advancement Operations Specialist

Syracuse University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking an Advancement Coordinator based on campus in Syracuse, NY. The role provides administrative, analytical, and logistical support to senior development staff and the advancement team.

The position emphasizes confidential handling of donor information, ongoing reporting, and efficient coordination across the office. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for supporting a fast-paced fundraising environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or an Associate’s degree with equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in a professional environment; higher education or nonprofit fundraising preferred.
• Experience with database management and report generation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute core administrative operations of the Arts & Sciences Advancement office.
• Provide comprehensive support to the Assistant Dean and Directors of Development, including scheduling, correspondence, and logistics.
• Coordinate gift acknowledgments and fund reports; maintain donor activity records and gift use.
• Manage travel arrangements and expense reconciliation for the team, ensuring policy compliance.
• Maintain donor records in Blackbaud CRM and generate reports for events and prospect activity.
• Support planning and execution of donor cultivation, stewardship, and board engagements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Blackbaud CRM (CITRUS)

DataInsights familiarity

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

Syracuse University is seeking an Advancement Coordinator based on campus in Syracuse, NY. The role provides administrative, analytical, and logistical support to senior development staff and the advancement team.

The position emphasizes confidential handling of donor information, ongoing reporting, and efficient coordination across the office. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for supporting a fast-paced fundraising environment.