Donor Relations & Advancement Coordinator

VIMS1 Virginia Institute of Marine Science; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) seeks an Advancement Coordinator to support the Batten/VIMS Executive Director’s advancement activities, including correspondence, calendar management, travel pre-approvals, and budget oversight.

The role requires strong administrative skills, experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and a CRM system, and the ability to manage confidential information in a fast-paced academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Executive Director’s correspondence, files, and travel.
• Update the VIMS Advancement website and assist with gift processing.
• Oversee advancement budgets and office operations.

Skills

Customer service

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

CRM

Job description

Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) seeks an Advancement Coordinator to support the Batten/VIMS Executive Director’s advancement activities, including correspondence, calendar management, travel pre-approvals, and budget oversight.

The role requires strong administrative skills, experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and a CRM system, and the ability to manage confidential information in a fast-paced academic environment.