Development Programs Administrator - Human Sciences

Development Programs Administrator - Human Sciences

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Position Information

• Requisition Number: S4909P
• Home Org Name: Human Sc Constituency Adv Division Name
• Senior VP, Advancement
  
  Position Title:
  
  Development Programs Administrator - Human Sciences
• Job Class Code: OA43
• Appointment Status: Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term
• Limited Term Length: No

Job Summary

Human Sciences at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Development Programs Administrator! This individual will provide program support to the Director, as well as Auburn Advancement Human Sciences and provide essential day‑to‑day management, planning, development, and implementation of the program.

• Provides the essential day‑to‑day management, planning, development, and implementation of annual giving programs/services/fundraisers/events to support engagement and identification of current and potential prospects at the College of Human Sciences. Ensures that goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frames and other parameters.
• Attends, assists, and participates in events and functions as necessary to promote programs. Engages with friends, alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff to increase engagement and awareness of programs at the College of Human Sciences.
• Recruits members/participants for membership including the Dean’s Society of Distinction, Auburn Hospitality Guild and other affinity organizations in the College of Human Sciences. Creates and maintains record of contacts and constituents. Builds relationships by developing and promoting interaction between parties.
• Participates and assists in the solicitation of annual gifts, including sponsor ships, through person‑to‑person visits, group visits, and/or phone contacts. Identifies and recommends individuals, corporations, or groups that qualify as prospective donors and ensures information is forwarded to appropriate Development colleagues and contacts.
• Develops and maintains stewardship plan, providing stewardship to include acknowledgement and expression of gratitude for gifts to the College of Human Sciences programs either by letter, phone call, and/or participating in/attending events and functions attended by donors.
• Through self and/or with assistance of other team members, completes daily operational duties for prospecting at functions to include coordination and organization of activities, meetings, and events as well as activities such as mailings, phone calls, emails, renewals/upgrades, sponsorship lists, etc.
• Responsible for routine tasks associated with programs/services/events to include but not limited to internal or external promotional activities, preparing reports, presenting statistics and updates, etc.
• Collaboratively works with Development Coordinator to manage and process financial documentation such as vendor vouchers, travel expenses, and employee reimbursements accurately and according to university policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining records relating to Advancement. Utilizes services of central Advancement in assisting College of Human Sciences – Senior Director and staff to qualify prospects for programs. Maintains records, reports, and information on patrons, alumni, friends, corporations and campus departments relating to programs.

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