Senior Exec Coordinator, College Advancement & Board

Geneseo; Village of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Senior Coordinator for College Advancement to partner with the VPCA/ED, coordinating governance, strategic projects, and donor relations. The role requires discretion, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage sensitive initiatives across divisions.

Reporting directly to the VPCA/ED, you will support Foundation board relations, craft executive communications, and coordinate cross‑campus collaboration to advance philanthropic and institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, public administration, higher education administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible professional level experience supporting senior leadership.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, trustees, and senior executives.
• Experience managing highly confidential information and sensitive institutional matters.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects, meetings, events, and executive communications.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in support of meetings, events, and college functions.
• Outstanding written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary VPCA/ED in advancing divisional priorities and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of divisional strategic initiatives and executive priorities.
• Manage special projects and executive initiatives on behalf of the VPCA/ED.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among Advancement units and campus partners.
• Research, analyze, and prepare briefing materials, reports, recommendations, and executive correspondence.
• Monitor progress toward divisional goals and identify issues requiring executive attention.
• Represent the VPCA/ED in meetings, committees, and project teams as assigned.

Skills

Executive coordination

Stakeholder management

Discretion & judgment

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Job description

SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Senior Coordinator for College Advancement to partner with the VPCA/ED, coordinating governance, strategic projects, and donor relations. The role requires discretion, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage sensitive initiatives across divisions.

Reporting directly to the VPCA/ED, you will support Foundation board relations, craft executive communications, and coordinate cross‑campus collaboration to advance philanthropic and institutional priorities.