Development Coordinator - GPAC

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Development Programs Coordinator to provide administrative, fundraising, stewardship, event, and donor-relations support for the Advancement team. This role helps execute annual giving initiatives, donor engagement strategies, sponsorship programs, gift processing, and special events while maintaining accurate records and delivering exceptional donor service.

Candidates are expected to upload a resume and cover letter as a single document.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required for all levels.
• Coordinator II requires Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of public relations work and general office operations or a Master’s degree.
• Coordinator III requires Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of public relations work and general office operations, or a Master’s degree plus 2 years in public relations work and general office operations.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, sponsorship, and annual giving programs.
• Coordinate donor meetings, tours, travel logistics, and advancement communications.
• Maintain prospect, donor, and constituent records and prepare reports as needed.
• Process gifts, pledges, naming opportunities, and related documentation accurately and timely.
• Assist with donor recognition, impact reporting, and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate and support advancement events, donor receptions, and council meetings.
• Monitor budgets, process reimbursements, and assist with financial tracking and reporting.
• Partner with marketing and communications staff on donor-facing materials and campaigns.
• Manage sponsorship benefit fulfillment and recognition opportunities.
• Supervise student employees and assist with training and task assignments.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

Auburn Advancement and The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing ArtsCenter are excited to begin the search for a DevelopmentCoordinator! This position provides administrative,fundraising, stewardship, event, and donor-relations support forthe Advancement team. This position helps execute annual givinginitiatives, donor engagement strategies, sponsorship programs,gift processing, and special events while maintaining accuraterecords and delivering exceptional donor service.

Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letterwith their application. Please combine into onedocument.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, sponsorship, and annualgiving programs.
• Coordinate donor meetings, tours, travel logistics, andadvancement communications.
• Maintain prospect, donor, and constituent records and preparereports as needed.
• Process gifts, pledges, naming opportunities, and relateddocumentation accurately and timely.
• Assist with donor recognition, impact reporting, andstewardship activities.
• Coordinate and support advancement events, donor receptions,and council meetings.
• Monitor budgets, process reimbursements, and assist withfinancial tracking and reporting.
• Partner with marketing and communications staff on donor-facingmaterials and campaigns.
• Manage sponsorship benefit fulfillment and recognitionopportunities.
• Supervise student employees and assist with training and taskassignments.

Qualifications

Development Programs Coordinator I

• Bachelor's degree

Development Programs Coordinator II

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in publicrelations work and general office operations OR
• Master's degree

Development Programs Coordinator III

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in publicrelations work and general office operations OR
• Master's degree plus 2 years of experience in public relationswork and general office operations

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives throughresearch, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on ourstudents, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveragingour strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a topemployer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/lifebalance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offerssouthern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, andeasy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexicobeaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fosteringan environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,valued, respected, and engaged.
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Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and educationopportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other classificationprotected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of EqualOpportunity Compliance's website to learnmore.

Posted Date

8/18/2026