Development Coordinator

Job Purpose

Under minimal supervision, reporting to the Lead Senior Director of Development (Lead Senior Director), for the College, the Development Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative support to include complex high-level tasks, confidential and detailed project support for the College with strategic coordination. Responsible for executing a variety of administrative, technical, and customer service functions to ensure smooth, day-to-day program operations. Serves as a member of the USC Development team and operates within systems, policies and procedures of Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities to further the mission of the School and the University of South Carolina.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in the area of development/advancement program or a related industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in both verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and the ability to work independently while contributing to the office functions.
• Established administrator in a fast paced and complex organization with past experience exceeding expectations of demanding internal and external constituencies. Ability to exercise excellent professional judgment and discretion.
• The ability to interpret information accurately, take direction, initiate action, and work as a team member is essential. Expertise and past experience working with budget management, especially expense reimbursement and account payable. Substantial knowledge of computers and various computer software programs (proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional).
• A sense of accountability to oneself and for others as it relates to meeting commitments, inclusive management style that actively solicits input from team members. Processes high level of integrity, confidence and positive attitude while being mission driven.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.