Advancement Coordinator

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $24.5/hour

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Part-time

Not Applicable

The Advancement Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative, analytical, and logistical support to the Assistant Dean, frontline major gift officers, and associate director of alumni giving within Arts & Sciences Advancement. Primary responsibilities include preparing and maintaining recurring leadership reporting, including a bi-weekly activity report for the Dean; coordinating scheduling, correspondence, and documentation across a growing advancement team; managing donor and prospect information within university systems;

and supporting the onboarding and orientation of new staff and consultants. The position requires strong working knowledge of university administrative systems and advancement operations, sound judgment in handling confidential donor and personnel information, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities with minimal supervision. This role serves as a central point of operational continuity for the team, ensuring consistent processes and institutional knowledge are maintained through periods of staff transition and growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced fundraising environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required, or Associate’s degree with equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in a professional environment;
• Experience in higher education or a nonprofit advancement/fundraising context strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, relationship- centered environment.
• Experience with database management and report generation preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Blackbaud CRM ( CITRUS ) or comparable donor management system required;
  Data Insights familiarity a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex, concurrent tasks with accuracy.
• Ability to synthesize data and produce clear, analytical reports for senior leadership.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and initiative in researching and implementing university procedures independently.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive donor, personnel, and financial information. Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism across diverse stakeholder relationships.

• Own and execute core administrative operations of the A&S Advancement office. Provide comprehensive support to the Assistant Dean and Directors of Development, including complex scheduling, meeting…