Development Coordinator - College of Engineering

Iowa State University Foundation • Ames, IA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Coordinator provides administrative, operational, project, and event support to the College of Engineering development team. The role supports development officers with scheduling, communications, donor and prospect information, travel administration, and donor-focused events. It also assists with post-event follow-up, stewardship, and event documentation.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of work experience related to the employment area; education may be substituted for years of work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable, flexible, and self-directed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to handle several activities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines with accuracy.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and materials for development officers.
• Provide administrative support, including calendar management, document preparation, and correspondence.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize written communications, stewardship materials, and reports.
• Enter data and monitor the accuracy of information in Ascend on Salesforce; work with foundation colleagues to maintain current donor and prospect information.
• Process disbursement vouchers and travel reimbursements, and monitor development officers’ travel budgets.
• Plan, coordinate, and assist with donor-focused events, including alumni receptions, campus visits, corporate partnership meetings, and recognition events.
• Coordinate event guest lists, RSVPs, nametags, and briefings.
• Assist with post-event follow-up communications, surveys, stewardship actions, and documentation of event metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed