Program Coordinator, Bloomington Development

Indiana University Foundation • Bloomington, IN

21h • $48,000 - $52,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The IU Foundation is looking for a Program Coordinator to provide hands-on advancement support that helps the Bloomington development team and campus fundraising community reach their goals. You’ll partner with the Bloomington Development leadership team to coordinate the programs, events, communications, and projects that keep fundraising moving across IU Bloomington. This role blends ongoing programmatic, administrative, and project work throughout the academic year. You’ll support signature programs like Parent & Family Giving and the Hoosier Family Fellows, serve as an extension of the teams for schools and units without dedicated advancement program support, and prepare donor briefings for the Chancellor, Provost, and other campus leaders. Day to day, you’ll bring a service-oriented approach to communication and problem solving, flagging conflicts early and keeping colleagues across IUF and IU informed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three years of professional experience strongly preferred
• Experience in advancement, events, stewardship, or program support in a higher education or nonprofit setting preferred
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, polished work
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for donors, campus leaders, and colleagues
• Demonstrated experience creating written or designed content, with examples available to share
• Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate proactively about timelines and conflicts
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage recurring programs and deadlines
• Comfort learning and working across multiple technology platforms, including Microsoft Office; experience with a CRM or donor database a plus
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential donor and institutional information
• Professional presence and the ability to build working relationships across all levels of an organization
• Responsible and effective use of AI-enabled tools while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs, events, communications, and projects for the Bloomington development team and campus fundraising community.
• Support signature programs like Parent & Family Giving and the Hoosier Family Fellows.
• Serve as an extension of the teams for schools and units without dedicated advancement program support.
• Prepare donor briefings for the Chancellor, Provost, and other campus leaders.
• Provide a service-oriented approach to communication and problem solving.
• Flag conflicts early and keep colleagues across IUF and IU informed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level