Strategic Advancement Coordinator

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology seeks a Development Coordinator to support the Advancement department. The role handles calendars, travel, meetings, and a range of administrative duties while working under the Associate Director of Development.

Responsibilities include donor engagement, gift processing, stewardship communications, and coordinating fundraising events. Occasional travel is expected as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in development, fundraising or higher education is preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized administrative processes to support the Advancement department.
• Manage calendars, travel arrangements, meetings, and event logistics.
• Prepare briefs, reports, proposals, and donor communications as required.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate donor engagement, stewardship letters, and gift acknowledgment activities.
• Track donor records, update databases, and generate routine fundraising reports.
• Support budgeting processes and collaboration with multiple teams to analyze data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Strategic thinking

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM system

Asana

Windows/MS Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology seeks a Development Coordinator to support the Advancement department. The role handles calendars, travel, meetings, and a range of administrative duties while working under the Associate Director of Development.

Responsibilities include donor engagement, gift processing, stewardship communications, and coordinating fundraising events. Occasional travel is expected as part of the position.