What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development/Scholarship Coordinator position at Alabama A&M University?
Description
Summary:
The Development/Scholarship Coordinator will provide comprehensive support to the Advancement Department. This position requires extensive contact with alumni, donors, volunteers, and administrators to carry out broad-based fundaising plans. The Development/Scholarship Coordinator will also manage and administer the Foundation's portfolio of scholarship funds. Direct report to Director of Development.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the drafting and development of fundraising materials both written and electronic and coordinate their design and production.
- Assist with coordinating all activities associated with cultivation and recognition events and special projects.
- Schedule and support advancement meetings; schedule individual donor meetings for Vice President, Asst. Vice President and Director of Development.
- Maintain and keep current the fundraising policy & procedure manual, advancement webpage, advancement calendar, and advancement training manual.
- Maintain the Foundation's scholarship database and website
- Manage scholarship application process from submission to award assuring compliance and eligibility requirements.
- Collaborate with other university departments to ensure scholarships are awarded in a timely manner.
- Cross-train with Stewardship Coordinator to learn gift entry, donor acknowledgement, and matching gift process.
- Cross-train with Research/Applications Specialist to understand reporting capabilities through learning data entry, data mapping, and data mining.
- Cross-train with Grants Coordinator to understand grants cycles, requests for proposals, and effective grant writing.
Typical Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- At least three (3) years of previous successful experience in a program coordination or management position
- Strong customer service with demonstrated ability to build and steward relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
- Experience with web-based software used to manage program applications
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with a broad spectrum of constituencies including donors, community leaders, faculty and staff and students.
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; strong relational and organizational skills; profound attention to detail and the ability to prioritize
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy required.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently in a small, hands-on, fast paced environment
- Ability to complete multiple assignments within provided time constraints with minimal supervision.
- Self-starter who works well independently, but who also strives in a team environment, sharing ideas and working collaboratively.
- Energetic, self-motivated, flexible and adaptable with a sense of humor
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Strong sense of ethics and discretion in handling confidential donor information
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr