Senior Development Operations & Analytics Lead

Pepperdine University; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University seeks a Senior Development Coordinator to drive operational efficiency for University Advancement. You will manage administrative and financial infrastructure, provide high-level data analysis, and support frontline fundraisers and senior leadership.

This role supervises part of the Development Coordinator team and ensures compliant, mission-aligned processes. Responsibilities include budget coordination, CRM data governance, meeting management, and cross-team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years admin/office management experience.
• 1 year supervisorial experience required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; attention to detail.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and MS Office, especially Excel/PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational liaison to Director and frontline fundraising team.
• Oversee budget coordination and expense reconciliation.
• Maintain Raiser's Edge/NXT data accuracy and CRM usage.
• Develop meeting agendas and briefings; track next steps.
• Supervise Development Coordinator staff and workflows.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge/NXT

PeopleSoft

PageUp Hiring

Power BI

Evertrue

Canva

Job description

Pepperdine University seeks a Senior Development Coordinator to drive operational efficiency for University Advancement. You will manage administrative and financial infrastructure, provide high-level data analysis, and support frontline fundraisers and senior leadership.

This role supervises part of the Development Coordinator team and ensures compliant, mission-aligned processes. Responsibilities include budget coordination, CRM data governance, meeting management, and cross-team