Development Coordinator, Corporate and Foundation Relations & Units

Baylor University • Waco, TX

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About The Position

The Development Coordinator supports Baylor University's mission by providing high-level administrative support in a fast-paced environment to the Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) Assistant Vice President and Director, as well as a designated group of development officers. The role helps ensure meetings, correspondence, and other interactions with colleagues, donors, and prospective donors are productive and contribute to principal and major gift commitments. The position also serves as a primary fundraising liaison between University Advancement and campus partners, facilitating collaboration on fundraising activities and shared goals.

A high school diploma and less than one year of relevant experience are required. A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience are preferred. Additional education or experience may be considered in lieu of one another. A hybrid work arrangement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• Authorization to work full-time in the United States.
• Ability to comply with University policies.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and CRM support to the CFR team and designated development officers, including prospect management, moves management, portfolio cleanup, goal tracking, contact entry, and report preparation.
• Create gift transmittals for gifts including cash, stock, and wire transfers, and ensure gifts are assigned to the correct account.
• Support the development of communications and presentations, and plan and execute internal and external meetings.
• Provide concierge-level support to major donors on behalf of development officers as needed, helping deliver exceptional donor experiences.
• Manage support for CFR team activity through foundation grant portals, including deadlines and deliverables.
• Assist CFR and development officers with programs and administrative processes, including requesting gift agreements, searching OnBase for prior documentation, and submitting HelpDesk tickets for prospect-management issues.
• Arrange travel for the CFR team and designated development officers, prepare itineraries, and compile meeting materials.
• Assist with expense reports following travel as needed.
• Collaborate with senior administrative associates and assistants on the division's day-to-day functions, including serving as a backup for the coordinator team.
• Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, including colleges, schools, units, and the Office of Sponsored Research, to coordinate fundraising activity and shared goals.
• Serve as the primary fundraising liaison between University Advancement and campus partners to facilitate fundraising collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
• Comply with University policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous time off
• Tuition remission
• Automatic retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED