Development Coordinator at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: College of Science
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time - up to 29 hours per week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: $25.00/hour
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The mission of the College of Science's Office of Development and Alumni Relations is to raise private philanthropic funds in support of students, faculty, departments, programs, and centers within the College. We also explicitly support the efforts of the advancement offices of other colleges and the university as a whole. This is accomplished by building relationships with alumni, friends, parents and students and by soliciting donations, major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate and foundation support. Alumni relations are cultivated and maintained through outreach efforts.
About the Position:
The College of Science is seeking applications for the position of Development Coordinator. This position offers administrative support for fundraising events, by coordinating logistic, making travel arrangements and providing support as needed. Additional responsibilities include maintaining recordkeeping of donors, preparing promotional material, collaborating with the Development team to assist with projects. This is a part-time hourly wage position, working up to 29 hours/week. The hourly pay is $25.00 depending on education and experience.
Responsibilities:
Administrative and Event Responsibilities
Development Support
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Development Coordinator at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: October 11, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 25, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time - up to 29 hours per week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: $25.00/hour
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The mission of the College of Science's Office of Development and Alumni Relations is to raise private philanthropic funds in support of students, faculty, departments, programs, and centers within the College. We also explicitly support the efforts of the advancement offices of other colleges and the university as a whole. This is accomplished by building relationships with alumni, friends, parents and students and by soliciting donations, major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate and foundation support. Alumni relations are cultivated and maintained through outreach efforts.
About the Position:
The College of Science is seeking applications for the position of Development Coordinator. This position offers administrative support for fundraising events, by coordinating logistic, making travel arrangements and providing support as needed. Additional responsibilities include maintaining recordkeeping of donors, preparing promotional material, collaborating with the Development team to assist with projects. This is a part-time hourly wage position, working up to 29 hours/week. The hourly pay is $25.00 depending on education and experience.
Responsibilities:
Administrative and Event Responsibilities
- Greets and directs guests and visitors of the COS development office; provides assistance to guests and visitors as needed;
- Responds to phone inquiries, communicates electronically with faculty, staff and students, and delivers service to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the university;
- Manages the calendars of supported individuals, keeping them free of scheduling conflicts;
- Handles meeting preparation and follow-up including coordination of meeting agendas, materials, conference rooms, A/V, minutes and other related support;
- Makes travel arrangements, prepare accurate and thorough travel itineraries, and process employee expenses and vendor payments;
- Manages all aspects of supported individuals' credit card receipts, all aspects of expenses, and reconciliations;
- Assists in writing proposals, Power Point presentations, etc., and also editing such documents;
- Provides support for fundraising initiatives as requested such as event planning, scheduling, and follow up;
- Collaborates with internal and external resources to plan, communicate and implement donor recognition events;
- Assists with fundraising activities, coordinating logistics, coordinating faculty and staff participation in events, and attend and participate in select fundraising events, as needed; and
- Provides event planning & support, schedules and runs online and in person events as needed.
Development Support
- Maintains donor records in Advancement CRM and departmental records. Ensure that all relevant information about donors & prospects is entered and updated. Generate regular reports (e.g., mailing lists, regional and portfolio giving history, etc);
- Produces mailing lists, donor lists and other data reports on a scheduled basis and as needed;
- Responds to internal prospect research inquiries and present information in a variety of written formats including bios, reports, summaries, and profiles;
- Manages internal research requests to ensure deadlines are met;
- Works closely with COS development team to help create programs that will expand the fundraising pipelines through data analysis and mining;
- Prepares materials for specific fundraising activities and/or assists in promotional efforts such as writing, speaking, telephoning, et cetera, as required;
- Provides administrative assistance in the execution of specialized engagement, cultivation and solicitation strategies for gift prospects;
- Assists with acknowledgements and stewardship for donors;
- Provides assistance on special projects and initiatives including creating of gift proposals, case materials and giving opportunities;
- Assists with completion of booking forms for gifts and pledges in a timely manner and provide relevant details for acknowledgement letters; and
- Assists with production and implementation of appeal campaigns and other fundraising communications and strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with events planning and coordination;
- Significant attention to details;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; and
- Ability to communicate effectively with people in different roles and with different backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some knowledge of university systems, such as Banner; and
- Salesforce experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Development Coordinator at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: October 11, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 25, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
