What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Coordinator-Development position at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences?
Description
Recruitment Period: 01/06/2026 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$39,600-Annual Maximum Salary-$59,400
Hiring Rate: $19.04-$23.80
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.
General Summary:
The Administrative Coordinator of Advancement provides high-level administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Advancement team. This role ensures the efficient functioning of advancement activities including donor relations, alumni engagement, gift processing support, event coordination, and internal communications. The position requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Essential Job Functions:
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Advancement team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, preparation of materials, room reservations, and technology support.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for the Advancement office, responding to internal and external inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Support gift processing and donor stewardship activities, including documentation, acknowledgment letters, and coordination with Finance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential donor, alumni, and prospect records in the advancement and alumni CRMS/databases.
• Collaborate with campus partners and support special projects and initiatives that advance institutional fundraising and alumni engagement goals.
• Provide administrative support for committees as needed, including meeting coordination and communication with members.
• Support budget tracking, purchasing, invoices, expense reports, and vendor coordination for the Advancement office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needed.
Requirements
Education:
• Required: Associate's Degree
Experience:
• Required: 1-3 years
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in independent decision making; skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; skill in problem solving; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; knowledge of computer and network operating systems; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques; ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills; and ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.
To ensure full consideration submit:
• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Detailed resume
• Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403b with Roth Option
- Paid Holidays
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.
Salary : $39,600 - $59,400