Donor Relations Data & Communications Coordinator

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an AAD Program Assistant II to support alumni relations and development initiatives. The role focuses on researching, preparing, and distributing tribute gift notifications and reports, plus weekly acknowledgments and gift reports.

Collaboration across units is emphasized, with a blend of independent and cross-division work. Required qualifications include an associate’s degree with 4–6 years’ experience, proficiency in MS Office and Excel, strong

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 4–6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to model inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing values.
• Ability to work under general supervision with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and Excel for data management and analytics.
• Commitment to exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Quickly learn new software tools and apply them effectively.
• Demonstrates strong judgment in communications with external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze, and prepare weekly and ad-hoc gift reports.
• Prepare and distribute timely correspondence for stakeholders.
• Assist with data gathering and analysis for giving initiatives across campus.
• Partner with division colleagues to ensure timely donor communications.
• Maintain detailed record keeping of all correspondence.
• Exercise strong judgment and polished communication with external constituents.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel data analysis

Customer service

Attention to detail

Proactive learning

Strong judgment

Inclusion values

Learning new software

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an AAD Program Assistant II to support alumni relations and development initiatives. The role focuses on researching, preparing, and distributing tribute gift notifications and reports, plus weekly acknowledgments and gift reports.

Collaboration across units is emphasized, with a blend of independent and cross-division work. Required qualifications include an associate’s degree with 4–6 years’ experience, proficiency in MS Office and Excel, strong