Stewardship Coordinator; Professional II

Job no: 563358
Work type: Staff
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Working independently under the general supervision of the Donor Relations and Stewardship Director, the Stewardship Coordinator coordinates and implements donor stewardship, recognition, reporting, and engagement activities that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy and strengthen donors' relationships with Chico State. The incumbent manages recurring stewardship communications and deliverables, including endowment and fund-impact reports, scholarship donor materials, acknowledgments, donor-recognition programs, individualized stewardship assignments, and related events.

The position collaborates with development officers, campus partners, students, faculty, and university leadership to gather information, produce meaningful donor communications, maintain accurate stewardship records, and ensure commitments to donors are fulfilled in a timely and donor-centered manner. Day-to-day work is performed independently under general supervision, with work reviewed in terms of results achieved.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Experience working in higher education, advancement, donor relations, communications, marketing, public information, events, or a related environment.
• Experience preparing communications, reports, newsletters, web content, publications, presentations, or other materials for external or public audiences.
• Experience coordinating events, recognition programs, recurring communications, or projects involving multiple contributors and approvals.
• Experience using customer or constituent management systems, databases, spreadsheets, content-management systems, or similar technology.

Time Base:
Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

CSU Classification Salary Range: $63,288 (Step
1) - $92,208 (Step 20) per year.

Benefits:
This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

Education Code 89521 Requirements:
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