Hybrid Development Coordinator - Fundraising & Projects

Scripps Research; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Scripps Research is seeking a Development Coordinator to support a team of frontline fundraisers at our La Jolla campus. The role focuses on coordinating daily and long-term administrative projects, providing project management support, and delivering accurate, timely work with strong attention to detail.

You will manage calendars, travel, correspondence, and budgets while collaborating with multiple philanthropy teams to ensure seamless operations and effective donor communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience with administrative support, preferably in a fundraising setting.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with ability to summarize complex information.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities; capable of managing sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager, enter updates in development database and track next steps.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, arrange travel and prepare materials for stakeholders.
• Prepare confidential and non-confidential correspondence, briefs and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Oversee budget and expenditures, process reimbursements and code expenses per policy.
• Act as liaison between philanthropy teams to provide information for briefings and meetings.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative support

Budget management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Data entry

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scripps Research is seeking a Development Coordinator to support a team of frontline fundraisers at our La Jolla campus. The role focuses on coordinating daily and long-term administrative projects, providing project management support, and delivering accurate, timely work with strong attention to detail.

You will manage calendars, travel, correspondence, and budgets while collaborating with multiple philanthropy teams to ensure seamless operations and effective donor communications.