TES Donor Relations Stewardship Coordinator

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

48d • $21 - $29

About The Position

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Donor Relations Stewardship Coordinator. The individual in this position will represent Auburn University and will provide direct support in the Donor Relations Department of Auburn Advancement. Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being: Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads Assistance with special projects Seasonal work Emergencies If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education. AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution plus 1 year of work experience in public relations work and general office operations OR Master's degree
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of public relations work is required.
• Candidates should have work experience that required them to exercise independent judgment and discretion to deal with routine to moderately complex administrative matters.
• Candidates should possess the ability to deal creatively, confidently and professionally with a wide variety of individual donors; and have the ability to take initiative, work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, written communication skills, intermediate/advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Responsibilities

• preparing acknowledgement letters for the Senior Vice President of Advancement and the President of the university (25%)
• preparing tribute notifications for gifts made in honor or in memory of an individual (25%)
• assisting with special impact reporting (20%)
• maintaining donor records with a high level of confidentiality
• assisting with planning and executing recognition and stewardship records, materials and events (10%)
• monitors budget and prepares vouchers and statements for reconciliation (10%)
• participating in other special projects, which may include gift agreement related projects, donor societies, marketing functions or document templates for the unit and partner units (10%)

Benefits

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees