Development & Alumni Relations Coordinator

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Development Coordinator for the Owen Graduate School of Management. The role focuses on providing essential administrative support to the Development and Alumni Relations team, including calendaring, travel planning, and expense reporting, while assisting with donor communications and data management.

The position supports event logistics, prospect management, and collaboration with executives to ensure timely follow-up on opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including calendaring, travel planning, and expense reporting.
• Assist with event logistics for donor engagement activities.
• Support donor communications and data management tasks.
• Coordinate project tasks and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
• Prepare reports and materials for leadership meetings.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Project management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Executive collaboration

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

VandyQuest

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Development Coordinator for the Owen Graduate School of Management. The role focuses on providing essential administrative support to the Development and Alumni Relations team, including calendaring, travel planning, and expense reporting, while assisting with donor communications and data management.

The position supports event logistics, prospect management, and collaboration with executives to ensure timely follow-up on opportunities.