University Advancement Coordinator

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan with 10% employer 贡献

Tuition remission

Paid time off and holidays

Résumé du poste

Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA seeks an University Advancement Coordinator to support the division with a focus on Strategic Philanthropy. The role emphasizes strong organization, confidentiality, teamwork, and a customer-service approach to ensure tasks are completed accurately.

The incumbent will manage daily administrative duties, assist with budget monitoring, handle event logistics, and coordinate with campus partners while maintaining professionalism and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two or more years of related experience is required.
• Budgeting or accounting experience is preferred (4+ years).

Responsabilités

• Coordinates day-to-day administrative operations and serves as primary contact for inquiries.
• Optimizes office workflows and aligns tasks with department goals.
• Provides administrative support for budget monitoring and procurement, including reimbursements.
• Coordinates event logistics, meetings, and guest accommodations.
• Reviews contracts and department documents.

Connaissances

Two or more years of related

Budgeting experience

Financial administration

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Description du poste

University Advancement Coordinator

Position Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35

Categories: Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary

Do you enjoy handling multiple projects while making sure thesmallest of details are covered? Do you thrive on providing supportand anticipating the needs of others? University Advancement isseeking a Coordinator to support the division of Advancement with afocus on our Strategic Philanthropy team. We are looking for adynamic individual who brings enthusiasm and a commitment toprocess improvement and embraces a customer service approach.Someone who is willing to help others and do what it takes toensure the task gets completed. This position requires a highdegree of organizational skills and a collaborative spirit.

The University Advancement Coordinator will demonstrate strongorganizational and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact,discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Thisindividual will exhibit confidence, composure, and professionalism,building trust and cultivating positive relationships whilemanaging challenges with integrity and grace. This role requiresstrong written and verbal communication, creative problem-solvingabilities, and the capacity to work productively in a teamenvironment, with a demonstrated attention to detail and theability to prioritize work across competing demands.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to Associate Director, People Success andOperations.

Work Setting/Schedule

This is a full time (35 hours a week), non-exempt (hourly),benefits-eligible position. This is an on-campus position.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates day-to-day administrative operations to ensure ahigh-functioning office environment; serves as the primary point ofcontact for departmental inquiries and facility management.
• Optimizes office workflows and business processes, ensuringthat administrative tasks align with the department's strategicgoals and the University's mission. Acts as the departmentalliaison to campus partners to facilitate service requests andresolve operational bottlenecks. Works with other departments andcustomers to expedite inquiries and processes.
• Provides administrative support for budget monitoring andprocurement; processes travel reimbursements, reconciliations, andvendor payments in accordance with fiscal policy. Ensures accountsare appropriately managed.
• Coordinates logistics for events, committee meetings, andspecial programs, including space reservations, catering, and guestaccommodations.
• Reviews and revises contracts and other departmentdocuments/files.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) or more years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Four (4) years of experience in a budgeting, accounting orrelated field

Physical Requirements

• Office environment/no specific or unusual physical orenvironment demands

Please note that applications without a cover letter areconsidered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Your coverletter is an opportunity to share your motivation for applying.Please describe why the University Advancement Coordinator role atBucknell is of interest to you and how your skills and experiencesconnect to the responsibilities of the position. We are looking forthoughtful, genuine interest beyond a summary of your resume.

This position (and all positions in our division) requires theoccasional evening and weekend work to support university eventsincluding Homecoming, Family Weekend and Reunion Weekend. We do askstaff to mark their calendars in advance for these events.

We are looking for exceptional people who will embrace ourvalues:

• Lead with Integrity
• Embrace a Collaborative and Inclusive Spirit
• Be Open and Receptive
• Nurture Creativity and Innovation
• Foster a Culture of Empowerment and Knowledge

University Advancement is here to advance the mission of BucknellUniversity by engaging the Bucknell community. It is only throughthe support of alumni, parents and friends - by opening doors tocareer opportunities, engaging others to join the conversation andcommunity, and entrusting us with their philanthropic commitments -that we can further elevate Bucknell as a leader in undergraduateeducation. These values illustrate how we bring, as a division, theUniversity's strategic plan to life and exercise our commitment toinclusion and belonging on a daily basis.

Job Exempt: No

Salary Range: 18.40-23.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate'scredentials compared to the qualifications of the position,internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates mustbe authorized to work in the US without a need for current orfuture visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-termdisability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirementplan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, acommunity service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two fullweeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff areeligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally,full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuitionremission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible forvarious tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-timebenefits eligible employment at other institutions of highereducation will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including programincentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, anemployee assistance program, fitness center membership, and thepower of your Bucknell ID card

(*Eligibilitycriteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embracesdiversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who willcontribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity tovalue and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversitybrings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do notdiscriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/oractivities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identityand/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status,military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Hybrid/Remote eligibility

If this position is approved for hybrid/remote work thisposition is open to candidates located in the following states: CA,CT, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA. Candidates must be physically located and authorized to work in oneof these approved states by the start date of employment andthroughout employment.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs andImmigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide thefederal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm thatyou are authorized to work in the U.S.
For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verifyrequirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture &Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].

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