DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Development Coordinator for the Heersink School of Medicine to enhance fundraising efforts. The role involves collaborating with development officers, managing donor relations, and supporting the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center's objectives. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills and be self-motivated to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Robust state-funded pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts on cultural events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Marketing or a related field required.
• 1-2 years of fundraising or related experience required.
• Strong project management, written communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Development efforts in securing major gifts and recognizing donors.
• Assist Directors of Development in identifying and cultivating prospects.
• Manage donor acknowledgment processes and maintain workflows.

Skills

Written communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication, Marketing or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (T227696)

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - ( T227696 )

Description

Development Coordinator – Heersink School of Medicine

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Development Coordinator to join the Heersink School of Medicine development office for the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. The primary responsibility of this position is to work closely with and support the Development efforts of assigned areas in securing major gifts and recognizing major gift donors and volunteers. This includes performing administrative duties such as CRM input and management, grateful patient workflow, managing the O’Neal donor acknowledgement process, supporting activities of the two O’Neal volunteer boards and cultivation activities for the center, calendaring, and submitting reimbursements.

The Development Coordinator works with the Directors of Development and other University personnel and must be able to function as an integral part of a team to facilitate successful fundraising programs. To be successful in this position, you must have a positive attitude and excellent networking skills. You must be a problem solver, be efficient, be able to proactively plan initiatives, and be able to manage multiple tasks at once.

This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Development of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center within the Heersink School of Medicine.

Position is full-time, on-site position.

General Responsibilities:

• To work with and assist Directors of Development and Major Gifts Officers in identifying and cultivating potential major gift prospects for the school, center or unit as assigned.
• To promote the importance of philanthropy at UAB to faculty and staff.
• To work as integral team member to facilitate successful fund-raising programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills
• Strong project management skills including time management
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite

Hourly Pay Range: $19.80 – $32.15

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Marketing or a related field required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement and 1 -2 years of fundraising or related experience required.
• Higher education experience is preferred.

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System and additional RSA benefits. We also provide parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage atBenefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

Job Category

: Clerical & Administrative

Organization

Organization

: 180003100 Development-SOM

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement : UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.