Administrative Coordinator, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR)

Wake Forest University•Winston Salem, NC

About The Position

The Administrative Coordinator, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR), provides exceptional administrative support to ensure that all CFR functions are executed efficiently and effectively. Organized and attentive to detail, the Administrative Coordinator will play an integral role in supporting all CFR team projects, with a special emphasis on administrative support to the Associate Vice President (AVP). This position requires a high degree of independent judgment, allowing the individual to evaluate situations, respond to emails, calls, and requests, weigh different options, and make administrative decisions with discernment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications for this position will be accepted through February 9, 2026, 11:59 pm, EST.

Requirements

Associate’s degree plus a minimum of five years of experience in a non-profit or academic environment with evidence of specific skills, especially managing timelines, assessing administrative needs, and embracing a customer service orientation relevant to the position.
Ability to establish priorities, balance multiple assignments, work under time constraints, meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility in instances of shifting priorities.
A strong sense of accountability.
Ability to successfully manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously, and properly prioritize them by urgency, timelines, etc.
Ability to work independently and as part of teams, including diverse professionals in University Advancement and across the university.
Possesses an aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving, ability to think strategically about the potential implications of information found and able to make judgment calls as appropriate.
Mature judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrated commitment to embracing diversity of all kinds and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Willingness to gain additional insights about oneself and others.
Effective communicator; able to work well with all levels of colleagues and to employ verbal, written and visual communication strategies that best serve the purpose at hand.
Ability to conduct internet research, compile relevant information, and prepare reports.
Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, and a willingness to learn all other relevant software, such as Blackbaud and Power BI, quickly.
Knowledge of basic budget management principles.
General knowledge of office management techniques and responsibilities.
Demonstrated willingness to update skills on a continual basis.
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of one to three years of related experience.
Experience with Workday, Blackbaud, Adobe Suite, ClickUp, and AI programs.
Experience in educational fundraising.

Responsibilities

Provides primary administrative support for the Associate Vice President, CFR, and the office functions at large.
Manages the calendar and meeting support for the AVP, Executive Director, and Director, and prepares or updates documents required for upcoming meetings, events, or tasks.
Oversees the logistical implementation requirements for upcoming visits, particularly small-group campus visits, and travel conducted by the AVP, Executive Director, or Director. This includes managing calendars, food, nametags, parking, etc.
Serves as the primary point of entry for all CFR tasks that need to be recorded in the Deacon Advancement Database (DAD, a Blackbaud product) or ClickUp, related to prospecting, cultivating, proposing, and stewarding CFR gifts and grants.
Utilizing DAD, Power BI, and customized reports, prepares the monthly CFR Dashboard, and develops other activity reports as requested.
Uses comparable methods and liaises as needed with University Advancement colleagues to support the creation of CFR’s Annual Plan and other documentation.
Serves as CFR liaison to administrative points of contact across campus, including in the Offices of the President, Provost, and Deans, to arrange upcoming meetings and events.
Attends campus meetings in order to stay up to date on policies and procedures, and shares information as relevant with the CFR team.
Takes notes at relevant CFR team meetings.
Manages the day-to-day operations of CFR, such as mail and email inboxes, as well as tracking the department’s annual budget and expense reports.
Provides organizational support, insight, and suggestions to CFR in regard to file storage, archives, and collateral.
Provides assistance with CFR project management, lending support as needed, with particular emphasis on deadline reminders.
Develops processes and standardized procedures to help improve CFR operations.
Assists the AVP and CFR team in onboarding new staff as appropriate, and other duties as assigned.