Development Coordinator (Advancement Professional I)

Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Education support (CSU tuition waiver)

Paid holidays

Retirement (CalPERS)

Campus facilities and services

Job summary

San Diego State University invites applications for a Development Coordinator within the University Relations and Development (URAD) team. You will provide essential administrative support, project management, and event coordination to aid fundraising efforts and alumni engagement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, experience with Ellucian or similar systems, and at least four years of admin/communications work. Telecommuting up to 3 days/week is available after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience with Ellucian or similar financial/biographical databases.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible administrative support or marketing/communications experience.
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or fundraising environment preferred.
• Experience handling reimbursements, travel, and procurement preferred.
• Experience coordinating meetings and events.
• Experience with mail merge for communications.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist development teams with daily tasks and long-term objectives.
• Meeting Coordination and Support: Schedule and arrange meetings, create agendas, provide key meeting materials.
• Data Management: Conduct basic prospect research and support data analysis using Ellucian or similar databases.
• Communication Materials: Generate emails, letters, cards, and invoices using mail merge functions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to support development efforts.
• Event Logistics: Handle scheduling, vendor coordination, and event preparation.

Skills

Prospect research

Data analysis

Meeting coordination

Marketing & communications

Mail merge

Administrative support

Higher education experience

Reimbursements processing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ellucian

Job description

Job no: 562026

Work type: Staff

Location: San Diego

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Position Summary

The University Relations and Development Division at San Diego State University is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide essential administrative support, project management, and event coordination for our development teams. If you’re detail-oriented and eager to make an impact in higher education, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist development teams with daily tasks and long-term objectives.
• Meeting Coordination and Support: Schedule and arrange meetings, create agendas, provide key meeting materials.
• Data Management: Conduct basic prospect research and support data analysis using Ellucian or similar databases.
• Communication Materials: Generate emails, letters, cards, and invoices using mail merge functions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to support development efforts.
• Event Logistics: Handle scheduling, vendor coordination, and event preparation.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Contribute directly to SDSU’s mission of providing world‑class education and fostering community growth.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate and supportive team.
• Career Development: Expand your skills in non‑profit fundraising support, project management, and more.

Position Information

• This is a full‑time (1.0 time‑base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non‑exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. (Flexibility to travel, attend events, and work outside regular hours, including weekends, both on and off campus.)
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 3 days per week, following a training period during which on‑site presence is required.

Department Summary

University Relations and Development (URAD) shares the university’s vision and mission underscored in the 2020 five‑year strategic plan. The plan identifies five strategic priorities including: Becoming a Premier Public Research University: A New Kind of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI); Resilience. Designed to Thrive; We Are SDSU; Equity and Inclusion in Everything We Do; and Students at Our Core.
Units of URAD work together to create enduring relationships with alumni, parents, donors, students and the community to generate private support for SDSU students, faculty and a diverse number of programs. URAD handles a range of services encompassing stewardship, events, gift administration, communications and more. The departments of Development, SDSU Alumni, Planned and Annual Giving, Special Events and Donor Relations, Marketing and Communications, Financial Management, Data Management, Prospect Research and Management and Operations are making a tangible difference in the lives of more than 40,000 students.

Education And Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Key Qualifications

• Experience with Ellucian (or similar financial and biographical database).
• Experience in performing basic prospect research and data analysis.
• Experience in coordinating meetings and special events.
• Experience with marketing and communications.
• Experience in generating emails, letters, cards, invoices, etc., using mail merge functions.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible administrative support, marketing/or communications experience is preferred.
• Experience working in higher education, the public sector, or a fundraising/development environment is preferred.
• Experience in processing reimbursements for travel, mileage, reimbursements, payables, and procurement is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required

Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Compensation And Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.

Compensation

• Initial step placement is not expected to exceed $4,799/month.
• Salary step placement for internal applicants will follow the CSUEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,799–$6,992 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).
• Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by September 24, 2026, to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as‑needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H‑1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at [e-mail].