Prospect Development Operations Associate

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Up to 22 vacation days

403(b) and Roth retirement plans

10% employer retirement contribution

Health Savings Account

Preventative Dental and Vision

Tuition discounts Purdue University &

Purdue Global for eligible employees

Job summary

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking an Associate Prospect Development Coordinator to provide essential administrative support within Strategy & Prospect Development. You will coordinate meetings, manage schedules, travel, and reimbursements while supporting donor data management and research requests.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of administrative experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team; confidentiality and accuracy are critical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 2 years of admin/office coordination experience.
• Preferred experience in higher education, fundraising, or nonprofit environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office management support: scheduling, travel coordination, reimbursements, and vendor payments.
• Coordinate and support meetings and projects: reserving spaces, materials, tech needs, agendas.
• Oversee document imaging and ensure research documentation is organized.
• Manage the Purdue For Life Foundation donor database (CRM): data entry and audits.
• Support wealth screenings validations, CRM updates, biographical notes, and research requests.
• Serve as backup to the manager, Prospect Development.

Skills

Calendar & travel management

Microsoft Office

CRM data entry

Data querying

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years admin/office coordination experience

Higher education/nonprofit experience (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

SharePoint

Office 365

Job description

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking an Associate Prospect Development Coordinator to provide essential administrative support within Strategy & Prospect Development. You will coordinate meetings, manage schedules, travel, and reimbursements while supporting donor data management and research requests.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of administrative experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team; confidentiality and accuracy are critical