Development Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics

100 Miami University; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Miami University in Fairborn, Ohio, seeks a Development Coordinator for Intercollegiate Athletics to assist with events and operations aimed at enhancing revenue. The role includes project management for fundraising initiatives, coordinating events, and improving donor engagement.

A Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience are required, with a focus on customer service and organizational skills. The position offers a salary range of $45,000 to $50,000, along with eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience; volunteer work may count.
• Preferred experience in athletic development, events, ticketing, or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary project manager for fundraising initiatives.
• Build project plans, workflows, and tracking systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners.
• Lead execution of revenue-generating events.
• Develop standardized processes for event success.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Experience with donor database management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NeuLion

Paciolan

Banner

Job description

Job Title

Development Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics

Overview

Assist with events and day‑to‑day operations to generate and increase revenue, enhance the game day experience, and improve events and hospitality efforts. Supports the mission by ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference rules.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary project manager for Miami Athletic Fund fundraising initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and cross‑functional alignment are met.
• Build and maintain project plans, workflows, and tracking systems for all major fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate across internal and external partners (Athletics MarCom, University Advancement, Ticketing, etc.).
• Lead successful execution of Athletic Development events, focusing on revenue‑generating events and sport alumni weekends.
• Collaborate with sport liaisons and coaching staffs to coordinate all sport alumni events/weekend, leading all communication and execution.
• Develop standardized processes to ensure efficiency and success of events.
• Partner with development officers to enhance donor engagement and stewardship through events and experiences.
• Oversee premium hospitality and donor experience on game days and key events.
• Assist with external communication and social media efforts for the Miami Athletic Fund (e‑Newsletter, website, Twitter, Facebook, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director & Senior Director of Development.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree; 1 year of professional experience. Volunteer work may count.
• Preferred: Previous athletic development, events, ticketing, or marketing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding customer service with strong organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend events.
• Adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Experience with Athletic donor database management (NeuLion, Paciolan, Banner, etc.).

Benefits

Position is benefit eligible. Salary range: $45,000 – $50,000, commensurate with level, education, and experience.

Legal and Other

Criminal background check required. Campus smoke‑ and tobacco‑free. Remote work status is not guaranteed. ADA accommodations available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity employer and prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of protected characteristics. All applicants and employees are eligible to apply.