Athletics Development & Events Coordinator

Pepperdine University; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA seeks a Development Coordinator, Athletics, to partner with front-line fundraisers and provide essential administrative support. You will assist with events, donor communications, gift processing, travel, and budgeting, while coordinating with prospect development and external vendors to ensure smooth campaigns.

The role demands in-person collaboration across university constituents, donors, and friends, with strong writing skills and experience in fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; work experience may substitute.
• Administrative Assistant or related office experience.
• Excellent writing skills with strong spelling and grammar.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
• Commitment to Pepperdine University’s mission.
• Proficient with office equipment and multi-line phone systems.
• Strong skills with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suites.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet guests, schedule donor visits; manage calendars.
• Plan and arrange athletic events; handle logistics and vendors.
• Create event registrations in Cvent; coordinate with IMC.
• Prepare proposals, gift summaries, and donor communications.
• Maintain files, budgets, travel and expense reimbursements.
• Support donor stewardship and run donor queries in Raiser's Edge.
• Draft annual gift renewals and donor proposals.
• Coordinate acknowledgments and stewardship programs.

Skills

Administrative support

Calendar management

Event planning

Donor relations

Discretion

Team collaboration

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (work experience may substitute)

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Cvent

IMC

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA seeks a Development Coordinator, Athletics, to partner with front-line fundraisers and provide essential administrative support. You will assist with events, donor communications, gift processing, travel, and budgeting, while coordinating with prospect development and external vendors to ensure smooth campaigns.

The role demands in-person collaboration across university constituents, donors, and friends, with strong writing skills and experience in fundraising