Development Program Manager, Central Programs (Prospect Development and Stewardship & Donor Experience)

University-of-Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based bonus

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition remission

Employer retirement match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick time and holidays

Job summary

University of Cincinnati Foundation is seeking a Development Program Manager for Central Programs to provide administrative and operational support to Prospect Development and Stewardship & Donor Experience teams. The role reports to the Senior Director of Operations and requires handling sensitive information with discretion.

Key duties include calendar management, travel planning, reports and expense processing, donor recognition support, meeting materials, newsletters, and budget tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 1–3 years of administrative support experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a timely, professional manner.
• Strong written and oral communication, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including calendar management, travel planning, submitting tickets and expense reports for Prospect Development and Stewardship & Donor Experience teams.
• Support donor recognition efforts including mailings, invitations, honor rolls, parking, and donor inquiries; run reports as needed.
• Attend strategy sessions and team meetings; prepare and file meeting materials.
• Assist with paper document management, mailing, and printing.
• Create, maintain, and distribute Central Programs newsletters and HUB content.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel planning

Expense reports

Budget tracking

Communication

Administrative support

Event coordination

Document management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development Program Manager, Central Programs (Prospect Development and Stewardship & Donor Experience)

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: DEVEL001295

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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University of Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA

Description

At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.

Structure

The Development Program Manager, Central Programs, is a non-exempt (hourly) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Senior Director of Operations, Central Programs.

Focus

The Development Program Manager, Central Programs serves as a strategic partner and provides programmatic, operational, and project support to the following Central Programs teams: Prospect Development and Stewardship & Donor Experience.

Specific Duties

• Provide administrative support, including calendar management, travel planning, submitting support tickets and expense reports for the Prospect Development and Stewardship & Donor Experience teams.
• Support donor recognition efforts including mailings, generating lists for invitations and honor rolls, parking, responding to donor emails and calls; run reports, as needed.
• Provide support for and attend strategy sessions and team meetings for Prospect Development and Stewardship & Donor Experience; prepare and file meeting materials.
• Assist with paper document management, including mailing and printing documents.
• In coordination with Central Programs’ administrative support team members, create, maintain and distribute Central Programs’ newsletter and HUB content.
• Maintain a central file structure for the Central Programs team, coordinating with other Central Programs’ administrative support team members to ensure paper and electronic files and important documents are organized and maintained in a consistent manner.
• Assist the Senior Director of Operations in budget management, including tracking and processing purchase orders, invoices, and monitoring other essential financial processes.
• Special projects, as assigned by the Senior Director of Operations.
• Handle confidential information and correspondence.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 1-3 years of administrative support experience or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Proven ability to handle, update, and maintain sensitive information in a confidential, timely, and professional manner.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a courteous, positive, professional, and timely manner with diverse internal and external constituents and foster strong, productive relationships.
• Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint) and information systems databases.
• Ability to prioritize effectively to meet multiple competing deadlines.
• Able to work non-traditional, flexible hours, as needed for events, including evenings, weekends and travel when needed. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required for travel.
• A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati.

What We Offer

The anticipated starting hourly rate range for the Development Program Manager, Central Programs role is $24.00 to $27.50 . When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance.

• performance based bonus
• competitive health and wellness benefits
• tuition remission
• retirement with employer match
• paid parental leave
• paid vacation
• sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing

To learn more, visit our careers page.

Physical Demands

This position is considered to have medium work. Exerting up to 50lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle. This position also requires:

• Climbing
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Reaching
• Lifting
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

While performing the duties of this job, this position is subject to outside environmental conditions and indoor conditions.

The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.

Qualifications

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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