Development Coordinator, CMNS (VPUR)

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

3d•$62,080 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Coordinator oversees the programmatic coordination of fundraising, stewardship, and alumni relations activities for the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) Development Team, as well as the administrative functions for the team and Chief Development Officer. Key responsibilities include scheduling, expense report creation, briefing development, prospect research, managing the CMNS development team operating budget, and contact report entry as needed. The Development Coordinator leads logistical planning and coordination for internal and external visits with donors and prospects and collaborates on briefing preparation and ad hoc research on funds. They troubleshoot issues that arise related to CMNS foundation funds and communicate directly with donors, faculty, and staff as needed. In collaboration with the Program Director of Donor Relations and the Foundation Office, they help prepare annual departmental fund audits. The Development Coordinator manages student and volunteer participation in CMNS fundraising activities and events. They serve as the primary point of contact for athletic suite events, overseeing ticketing and suite logistics. They also work on logistics for biannual Board of Visitors meetings. The Development Coordinator actively manages the unit's comprehensive budget, supports expense management and reimbursements, and ensures that invoices are paid to the appropriate vendors. They serve as office manager for the CMNS development office, handling administrative functions such as supply ordering and calendaring. The Development Coordinator works both independently and collaboratively within the team. They are mission-driven and results-oriented, detail-oriented, exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and are familiar with Google Workspace, Excel, and prospect management platforms. This person demonstrates excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
One (1) year of professional administrative experience.
Knowledge of complex philanthropic databases.
Knowledge of project planning and management.
Knowledge of office administration and organization.
Skill in acting with discretion and handling confidential information appropriately.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in non-profit and/or higher education field
Interest in or appreciation for the sciences

Responsibilities

Oversees the programmatic coordination of fundraising, stewardship, and alumni relations activities for the CMNS Development Team.
Manages administrative functions for the team and Chief Development Officer.
Schedules meetings and creates expense reports.
Develops briefings and conducts prospect research.
Manages the CMNS development team operating budget.
Enters contact reports as needed.
Leads logistical planning and coordination for internal and external visits with donors and prospects.
Collaborates on briefing preparation and ad hoc research on funds.
Troubleshoots issues related to CMNS foundation funds.
Communicates directly with donors, faculty, and staff.
Helps prepare annual departmental fund audits in collaboration with the Program Director of Donor Relations and the Foundation Office.
Manages student and volunteer participation in CMNS fundraising activities and events.
Serves as the primary point of contact for athletic suite events, overseeing ticketing and suite logistics.
Works on logistics for biannual Board of Visitors meetings.
Actively manages the unit's comprehensive budget.
Supports expense management and reimbursements.
Ensures invoices are paid to appropriate vendors.
Serves as office manager for the CMNS development office, handling administrative functions such as supply ordering and calendaring.