Development Coordinator

Job Summary
The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing program implementation and coordination to development programs. This position is instrumental in the delivery of programs and services designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UBC donors, alumni and students. Participates in on-going fundraising planning.

Organizational Status
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Our Vision:
To Transform Health for Everyone

Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty of Medicine —comprised of approximately 2,600 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 620 full-time academic and over 14,000 clinical faculty members—is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, 3 schools, and 26 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty of Medicine delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences.

Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

The UBC Vancouver Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The City of Vancouver is located on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations territory.

Work Performed

• Supports the development and implementation of new unit initiatives that advance UBC`s strategic plan

• Ensures that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and stewardship programs are in place;

• Develops and maintains a deep understanding and expert use of the University's donor and alumni database;

• Participates in on-going fundraising planning and practice and process development;

• Provides project coordination across a range of donor and alumni-focused projects

• Researches and drafts fundraising proposals for senior management for presentation to donors;

• Develops unit analytical reports as requested by manager;

• Ensures processing of donor gifts, pledges and receipts;

• Develops and maintains processes and procedures as needed;

• Needs to accommodate flexible hours, attending events;

• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Programs conducted by the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio on behalf of the University are very public. The financial and moral responsibility to the University and to donors is significant. The interactions of this position with donors and others external to the University can have serious implications for the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio. Poor judgement could lead to the alienation of donors, embarrassment to UBC and its senior administration and can result in the loss of significant financial support to the University.

Supervision Received
Works under direction from manager to achieve objectives. Work is reviewed for achievement of objectives, soundness of judgement and quality of work.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications
University degree in relevant discipline. Minimum of one year of related experience, or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Effective computer skills. Proven ability to interact effectively and positively with staff, managers and donors.