Development Coordinator

Available Title(s):

1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development Coordinator

Business Title:

Development Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The College of Nursing is seeking an engaging and motivated individual to support the advancement and development activities of the college. This individual will coordinate annual fundraising plans and activities such as Call-A-Coug, direct mail, giving days, and e-solicitations for gifts of $25,000 and under. This position will focus on scholarship solicitations and upgrades by incorporating annual support, endowment, and planned gifts in the annual giving plan. Responsibilities include collecting and processing gifts and confirming account balances.

This position functions as the liaison with the central WSU Foundation and WSU Alumni Association to perform a variety of fundraising and alumni engagement activities. This position assists with alumni and donor engagement activities to support the priorities of the College of Nursing.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Fundraising (50%)
• Special Events and Alumni Relations (30%)
• Strategy and Prospect Management (15%)
• Miscellaneous (5%)

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and to travel.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of hire and maintain, a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated computer capabilities and familiarity with spreadsheets and database systems and willingness to learn new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with health care organizations and foundations.
• Demonstrated experience working independently, but within a collaborative team environment, and ability to establish priorities and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records and completely timely reports and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary data.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Nursing
Unit Name: Advancement/Development Office
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: https://nursing.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: $3750.85 - $5,397.56 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/ .

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf .

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility: OT Eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

As part of your application materials, you are required to include your current resume and a cover letter addressing your qualifications as they relate to the qualifications listed in the job posting.

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.  

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .