Development Coordinator (Advancement Professional I)
About The Position
The University Relations and Development Division at San Diego State University is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide essential administrative support, project management, and event coordination for our development teams. This role involves assisting development teams with daily tasks and long-term objectives, scheduling and arranging meetings, creating agendas, and providing key meeting materials. The coordinator will also conduct basic prospect research, support data analysis using Ellucian or similar databases, and generate communication materials like emails, letters, cards, and invoices using mail merge functions. Collaboration with internal teams and handling event logistics such as scheduling and vendor coordination are also key aspects of the position. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, permanent/probationary position designated non-exempt under FLSA, eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility for travel, events, and work outside regular hours, including weekends. The position is eligible for telecommuting up to 3 days per week after an initial on-site training period.
Requirements
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience with Ellucian (or similar financial and biographical database).
- Experience in performing basic prospect research and data analysis.
- Experience in coordinating meetings and special events.
- Experience with marketing and communications.
- Experience in generating emails, letters, cards, invoices, etc., using mail merge functions.
- Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of four years of progressively responsible administrative support, marketing/or communications experience is preferred.
- Experience working in higher education, the public sector, or a fundraising/development environment is preferred.
- Experience in processing reimbursements for travel, mileage, reimbursements, payables, and procurement is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist development teams with daily tasks and long-term objectives.
- Schedule and arrange meetings, create agendas, and provide key meeting materials.
- Conduct basic prospect research and support data analysis using Ellucian or similar databases.
- Generate emails, letters, cards, and invoices using mail merge functions.
- Work closely with internal teams to support development efforts.
- Handle scheduling, vendor coordination, and event preparation for events.
Benefits
- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare
- Reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents
- FlexCash
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Legal plans
- Pet plans
- Access to the library
- Access to campus events
- Access to employee groups
- Access to volunteer and social activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
