Development Coordinator, CMNS (VPUR)

University of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland in Maryland is seeking a Development Coordinator for the CMNS Development Team. The role oversees fundraising coordination, donor relations, and administrative functions for the Chief Development Officer and team, including budgeting, scheduling, and prospect research.

The position supports events, board meetings, and logistics for donors, faculty, and staff, while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism in all duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of professional administrative experience.
• Substitution of additional work experience for education up to four years.
• Knowledge of complex philanthropic databases.
• Knowledge of project planning and management.
• Knowledge of office administration and organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fundraising, stewardship, and alumni relations activities.
• Schedule activities, prepare expense reports, and manage budgeting.
• Coordinate donor visits and briefing preparation.
• Serve as office manager for CMNS development office and manage calendars.
• Support events, board meetings, and travel logistics for donors and staff.

Skills

Database knowledge

Project management

Office administration

Discretion

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Prospect management platforms

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization’s Summary Statement:
The Development Coordinator oversees the programmatic coordination of fundraising, stewardship, and alumni relations activities for the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) Development Team, as well as the administrative functions for the team and Chief Development Officer. Key responsibilities include scheduling, expense report creation, briefing development, prospect research, managing the CMNS development team operating budget, and contact report entry as needed.

The Development Coordinator leads logistical planning and coordination for internal and external visits with donors and prospects and collaborates on briefing preparation and ad hoc research on funds. They troubleshoot issues that arise related to CMNS foundation funds and communicate directly with donors, faculty, and staff as needed. In collaboration with the Program Director of Donor Relations and the Foundation Office, they help prepare annual departmental fund audits.

The Development Coordinator manages student and volunteer participation in CMNS fundraising activities and events. They serve as the primary point of contact for athletic suite events, overseeing ticketing and suite logistics. They also work on logistics for biannual Board of Visitors meetings.

The Development Coordinator actively manages the unit’s comprehensive budget, supports expense management and reimbursements, and ensures that invoices are paid to the appropriate vendors. They serve as office manager for the CMNS development office, handling administrative functions such as supply ordering and calendaring.

The Development Coordinator works both independently and collaboratively within the team. They are mission-driven and results-oriented, detail-oriented, exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and are familiar with Google Workspace, Excel, and prospect management platforms. This person demonstrates excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.

Physical Demands:
-Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary

Preferences:
-Experience working in non-profit and/or higher education field
-Interest in or appreciation for the sciences

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of complex philanthropic databases.
Knowledge of project planning and management.
Knowledge of office administration and organization.
Skill in acting with discretion and handling confidential information appropriately.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume & Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date: 10/13/26

Posting Close Date: n/a

Open Until Filled: Yes

*This position does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland’s State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPUR-SCU Development

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$62,080-$74,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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