Development and Events Coordinator, Institutional Development

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pensacola State College Foundation is seeking a Development and Events Coordinator to support fundraising initiatives, coordinate campaigns, donor engagement, sponsorship development, alumni relations, affinity groups, and a wide variety of event planning activities.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this role requires exceptional organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders to transform lives and futures for Pensacola students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in event coordination, scheduling, and customer service.
• Successful background check required under Florida statutes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute fundraising campaigns.
• Engage donors and manage sponsorship development.
• Oversee alumni relations, affinity groups, and events.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership to increase donor support.

Skills

Event coordination

Scheduling

Customer service

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diversecolleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform livesand futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals,Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description:

The Development and Events Coordinator plays a key role insupporting the success of the Pensacola State College Foundation'sdevelopment and fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Directorof Philanthropy, this position is responsible for coordinating andexecuting fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, sponsorshipdevelopment, alumni relations, affinity groups, and a wide varietyof event planning activities. The Coordinator collaborates withFoundation leadership to increase donor support and communityengagement through strategic planning, relationship management, andhigh-quality event execution. This role requires exceptionalorganizational skills, initiative, attention to detail, and theability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with diversestakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accreditedinstitution with a bachelor’s degree.

Demonstrated success andproficiency with Microsoft products.

Prior work historydemonstrates experience in detailed work, event coordination,scheduling, and customer service.

Successful results of a criminalbackground check are required.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibilityrequirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of §435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A FloridaDepartment of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check willbe conducted on every successful candidate as a condition ofemployment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverseinformation contained in the background investigation at the timeof submitting the employment application will be disqualified fromemployment.

Annual Salary: $40,800.00

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in nonprofitfundraising and event planning.

Familiarity with donor databases, particularly Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.

Experience working withcommittees or volunteer boards.

Supplemental Materials:

All supplemental materials must besubmitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. If you have any questions or difficulty uploading the supplementalmaterials, contact HR Recruiting at [e-mail].

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled – Review ofapplications will begin August 6th, 2026.

For first reviewby screening committee, the online application and supplementalmaterials must be received by August 9th, 2025.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurancebenefits through the State of Florida's Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Otherbenefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against anypersonon the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law), nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or maritalstatus in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiriesregarding the College's nondiscriminationpolicies, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer at [phone], Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.