Development Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Development Coordinator for Intercollegiate Athletics at Miami University. This role focuses on enhancing the game-day experience and managing fundraising initiatives for athletic events.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of professional experience, with strong organizational and communication skills. The position requires a willingness to travel and participate in evening and weekend events.

Join us to make a significant impact in advancing the mission of Miami University!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree conferred by first date of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience, volunteer work may be counted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary project manager for Miami Athletic Fund fundraising initiatives.
• Build and maintain project plans and workflows for fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners.
• Lead execution of Athletic Development events.
• Develop processes for event efficiency and success.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Athletic donor database management

Job description

Job Title

Development Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics

Department

Development, ICA

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary

Minimum: $45,000 – Maximum: $50,000

Salary Disclosure

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-06-04

Job Description Summary

The Development Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics will help advance the mission of Miami University by assisting with the events and day‑to‑day operations of the Athletic Development Office with the goal to generate/increase revenues, enhance the game‑day experience, and improve events and hospitality efforts. The position specifically supports the mission of the university and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Job Description

The Development Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics will help advance the mission of Miami University by assisting with the events and day‑to‑day operations of the Athletic Development Office with the goal to generate/increase revenues, enhance the game‑day experience, and improve events and hospitality efforts. The position specifically supports the mission of the university and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Duties

• Serve 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, specifically focusing on enhancing revenue generating events and sport alumni weekends
• Collaborate with sport liaisons and coaching staffs to coordinate all sport alumni events/weekends to lead all communication and execution of those events
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree conferred by first date of employment
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience, volunteer work may be counted toward this requirement

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous athletic development, events, ticketing, or marketing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exhibit outstanding customer service, including strong organizational, written, and verbal skills
• Willingness to travel and the ability to attend evening and weekend events
• Must be able to adhere to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures
• Athletic donor database management experience (e.g., NeuLion, Paciolan, Banner, etc.)

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty Staff at [e-mail] or 513‑529‑3560.