Development Coordinator - College of Engineering

Socket.dev; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced development coordinator to support the College of Engineering development team in Ames, IA. The role focuses on administrative duties, event planning, and donor communications to advance fundraising efforts.

The ideal candidate has 5–6 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Hybrid work and collaboration with foundation colleagues are expected.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of related work experience; education may substitute for experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to handle multiple activities with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strict confidentiality and professional discretion required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and materials for development officers.
• Provide administrative support including calendar management, document prep, and correspondence.
• Perform data entry and maintain donor/prospect data in Ascend on Salesforce.
• Process disbursement vouchers and travel reimbursements and monitor budgets.
• Plan and assist with donor-focused events and related guest lists and briefings.
• Support post-event activities including follow-up communications and event metrics.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

Salesforce Ascend

Job description

Description

As development coordinator for the College of Engineering development team, you will provide essential administrative, operational, project, and event support to the College of Engineering development team.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and materials for development officers.
• Provide administrative support including calendar management, document preparation, and correspondence. Draft, proofread, and finalize written communications, stewardship materials, and reports.
• Perform data entry and monitor the accuracy of information in customer relationship management software (Ascend on Salesforce) and work with foundation colleagues to maintain updated donor/prospect information.
• Process disbursement vouchers, travel reimbursements, and monitor travel budgets for development officers.
• Plan, coordinate, and assist with donor-focused events including alumni receptions, campus visits, corporate partnership meetings, and recognition events. This also may include coordinating guest lists, RSVPs, nametags, and event briefings.
• Assist with post-event activities including follow-up communications, surveys, stewardship actions, and documentation of event metrics.

Requirements

Education & Work Experience

• 5-6 years of work experience related to employment area. Education may be substituted for years of work experience.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be adaptable, flexible, and self-directed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software.
• Must be able to handle several activities simultaneously with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines and accuracy.
• Must adhere to strict confidentiality standards.

Travel:

None

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Location:

Ames, IA; potentially hybrid