Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Development Coordinator.

Location: Hattiesburg, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi , United States

Division: Development Office

Position Type: Staff, Full Time, Grant Funded

Pay Grade: N07

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

When applying, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

The Development Coordinator supports the mission and goals of the Foundation by assisting in donor engagement, prospect research, administrative coordination, and management of the crowdfunding platform. This role is essential in facilitating the smooth operation of fundraising initiatives through strategic support, efficient organization, and effective communication.

• Manages the Foundation’s year‑round crowdfunding platform, including recruiting, onboarding, and supporting project teams, coordinating logistics and executing communications.
• Conducts research on prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; assists with detailed donor profiles and briefing materials for development staff and leadership.
• Assists with stewardship mailings, including giving society welcome packets, donor impact reports, and other personalized correspondence.
• Assists the Corporate and Foundation Relations Gift Officer with communications throughout the grant cycle, including letters of intent, grant proposals, and grant reporting; works with beneficiaries to gather data, monitor activities, and prepare communications.
• Provides administrative support to the Chief Development Officer, maintaining records, preparing reports, and organizing information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Sales and/or Marketing, Business, Communications or other relevant degree program from an accredited college or university with one year of experience in project management, marketing, fundraising, administrative support or other relevant fields. Experience using Excel and Word.

Employees of this position are prohibited from disclosing confidential and proprietary information of donors and prospects, the Foundation, the University and its employees or students. This confidentiality obligation is effective while employed in this position and continues after termination of employment.

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Reliable and punctual
• Honest and cooperative
• Able to travel; work before and after normal business hours and some weekends
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organized and able to multitask; skill in managing one’s own time
• Results‑driven to accomplish individual and team goals and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• High attention to detail with an ability to produce accurate and polished work
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with everyone

Marketing, Development or Communications experience at a university or non‑profit organization; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced capabilities in Excel and mail merge in Word; experience utilizing artificial intelligence to add value and enhance work productivity; experience writing grant proposals and/or grant reports; understanding of preparation, management and reporting of grant budgets; familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).

Since its founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. It delivers programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and online. A community‑engaged Carnegie R1…