Development Coordinator, Corporate and Foundation Relations & Units

Baylor University•Waco, TX

8h•Hybrid

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 that 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 fundraising collaboration 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.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of relevant experience.
Additional education or experience may be considered in lieu of one another.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative management and support to the CFR team and designated development officers for CRM activities, including prospect management, moves management, portfolio cleanup, goal tracking, contact entry, and report generation.
Create gift transmittals for gifts including cash, stock, and wire transfers, and ensure gifts are tagged 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 ensure exceptional donor experiences and continued or increased financial support.
Manage administrative support for CFR foundation grant portals, deadlines, and deliverables.
Assist CFR and development officers with related programs, including requesting gift agreements, searching OnBase for prior documentation, and submitting HelpDesk tickets for prospect-management issues.
Help arrange travel for the CFR team and designated development officers, prepare itineraries, and compile meeting materials.
Assist with expense reports after travel as needed.
Collaborate with senior-level administrative associates and assistants on the division's day-to-day functions, including serving as a back-up for the coordinator team.
Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, including colleges, schools, units, and the Office of Sponsored Research, to support 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 in support of Baylor's mission.
Comply with University policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.