Advancement Operations and Stewardship Coordinator

Manager of Advancement Operations & Stewardship

University of Southern California | Rossier School of Education

Los Angeles, CA

*This position is located on the UPC campus and has a hybrid work schedule.

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research, and policy. We work to improve learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and address disparities affecting historically marginalized groups. We teach our students to value and respect the cultural context of the communities in which they work and to interrogate the systems of power that shape policies and practices. We strive to solve the most intractable educational problems through innovative thinking and research.

The Rossier Advancement team seeks a full-time team member for the Manager of Advancement Operations and Stewardship position. The position will report to the Associate Dean for Advancement. The position's primary role is managing core department operations, including gift processing and reconciliation, donor stewardship, and data requests and integrity. This position also supports corporate foundation relations and advancement communications and serves as a liaison with the USC Rossier Business Office, USC Annual Giving, and USC Central Advancement.

The ideal candidate has experience effectively managing donor/prospect databases, possesses analytical skills, is organized, can multitask, and has strong interpersonal skills. Expertise in Windows operating environment, Word, and Excel is required. The person holding this position must be detail-oriented, have strong verbal and written communication skills, utilize databases and communication platforms, multitask effectively, deal with confidential information, and have excellent organizational skills. The candidate must possess a cooperative and team-oriented attitude and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills. Occasional evening and weekend travel is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and managing various administrative and financial reports for the development officers and department directors, including the team's progress to goal report, the Academy leadership giving society reports, membership lists, mailing and e-mail lists, annual giving progress, and other reports as assigned.

• Managing gift and grant processing and reconciliation

• Managing donor stewardship, including acknowledgments and donor honor roll

• Updating and maintaining USC Rossier's donor files and database

• Assisting in coordinating solicitations with the Central USC Annual Giving team

• Assisting with the planning and execution of donor-related stewardship events

Preferred Experience:

• Three years of administrative office experience, including research and customer service;

• Background in development  and alumni relations;

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Submit your application through our online system at https://usccareers.usc.edu/search-jobs

• Along with your application, be sure to submit both a cover letter and a resume. Indicate the REQ number of the position you are applying for in your cover letter.

The hourly pay range for this position is $33.00-$36.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Skills: Administrative office experience including research and customer service. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred Experience: 3 years Preferred Skills: Development or market research experience.