Development Coordinator; Professional

Job no: 562026

Work type:
Staff

Location:

San Diego

Categories:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

The University Relations and Development Division at San Diego State University is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide essential administrative support, project management, and event coordination for our development teams. If you’re detail-oriented and eager to make an impact in higher education, we’d love to hear from you!

• Administrative Support:
  Assist development teams with daily tasks and long-term objectives.
• Meeting Coordination and Support:
  Schedule and arrange meetings, create agendas, provide key meeting materials.
• Data Management:
  Conduct basic prospect research and support data analysis using Ellucian or similar databases.
• Communication Materials:
  Generate emails, letters, cards, and invoices using mail merge functions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with internal teams to support development efforts.
• Event Logistics:
  Handle scheduling, vendor coordination, and event preparation.

• Make an Impact:
  Contribute directly to SDSU’s mission of providing world‑class education and fostering community growth.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work with a passionate and supportive team.
• Career Development:
  Expand your skills in non‑profit fundraising support, project management, and more.

• This is a full‑time (1.0 time‑base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non‑exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. (Flexibility to travel, attend events, and work outside regular hours, including weekends, both on and off campus.)
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 3 days per week, following a training period during which on‑site presence is required.

University Relations and Development (URAD) shares the university’s vision and mission underscored in the 2020 five‑year strategic plan. The plan identifies five strategic priorities including:
Becoming a Premier Public Research University: A New Kind of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI);
Resilience. Designed to Thrive;
We Are SDSU;
Equity and Inclusion in Everything We Do; and Students at Our Core.
Units of URAD work together to create enduring relationships with alumni, parents, donors, students and the community to generate private support for SDSU students, faculty and a diverse number of programs. URAD handles a range of services encompassing stewardship, events, gift administration, communications and more. The departments of Development, SDSU Alumni, Planned and Annual Giving, Special Events and Donor Relations, Marketing and Communications, Financial Management, Data Management, Prospect Research and Management and Operations are making a tangible difference in the lives of more than 40,000 students.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or 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.

• Experience with Ellucian (or similar financial and biographical database).
• Experience in performing basic prospect research and data analysis.
• Experience in coordinating meetings and special events.
• Experience with marketing and communications.
• Experience in generating emails, letters, cards, invoices, etc., using mail merge functions.
• Minimum of four years of progressively…