Development Coordinator - College of Veterinary Medicine

Socket.dev; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University Foundation seeks a Development Coordinator for the College of Veterinary Medicine to provide administrative and operational support across outreach, engagement, and philanthropy that advances animal health education and research.

You will coordinate donor calls, assist with donor engagement strategies, prepare financial reports, manage calendars and travel, support budgeting, and collaborate with faculty and staff to craft communications and fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of work experience related to employment area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor calls within the unit and with ISU Foundation teams.
• Collaborate with development officers on donor engagement strategies and assist with coordination, implementation and follow-up.
• Research and prepare financial reports for distribution within the college and the foundation.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the development team, including calendars, travel, meetings, supplies, and office operations.
• Prepare and submit data query requests, agreements and forms, and complete data entry in the CRM.
• Assist with the departmental budget process, process payments and reimbursements, and reconciliation.
• Work with faculty and staff to develop communications and fundraising activities.
• Assist with donor engagement and outreach activities, including campus visits and donor events.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Join the Iowa State University Foundation in our mission to engage our community, inspire philanthropy, and steward resources to advance Iowa State University and its impact on Iowa and the world. We are seeking an organized, proactive, and service-oriented individual to join our development team.

Requirements

As development coordinator for the College of Veterinary Medicine development team, you will deliver administrative and operational support in outreach, engagement, and philanthropy that supports animal-related higher education, healthcare, and research at Iowa State University.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the coordination of donor calls within the unit and with corresponding ISU Foundation teams. This includes researching and outlining call objectives for all participants.
• Collaborate with development officers on donor engagement strategies and assist with the coordination, implementation and follow-up of those strategies.
• Research and prepare financial reports for distribution within the college and the foundation.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support for the development team, anticipating routine needs and taking initiative on appropriate tasks and follow‑up, including coordinating calendars and travel, scheduling appointments, do research for and support team and campus meetings, maintain supplies, and manage office operations.
• Prepare and submit data query requests, various agreements and forms, and complete data entry in the customer relationship management software (CRM).
• Assist with the departmental budget process, process payments and reimbursements, and reconciliation.
• Work closely with college faculty and staff to help develop effective communications and strategic fundraising activities.
• Assist with donor engagement and outreach activities, including campus visits, college and hospital tours, donor events, stewardship activities and special initiatives.

Qualifications

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