Development Project Coordinator

100323BR

Campus: Tempe

Project Coordinator

Job Description

The Fulton Schools of Engineering Development and Business Engagement Catalyst team is looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide essential project support.  This position will work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, direct, organize, and execute against project requirements; identifies and acquires necessary resources and coordinates efforts by all parties to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.

Job Family

Business Operations

Department Name

Engr Dean Development

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

Provides operational support for development team’s fundraising efforts and the business engagement catalyst’s industry partnership efforts. Drafts fundraising materials, including donor briefings, individualized proposals, talking points, and other preparatory or follow-up correspondence. Serves as an expert to design and develop specific research and reporting methodologies and materials unique to the philanthropic and corporate engagement efforts of the Fulton Schools of Engineering. Builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success. Works collaboratively with stakeholders, leadership, and other related staff to define and identify all required project infrastructure. Prepares all post-project reports, budget allocations and summaries/filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to the ASU Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information
• Experience work independently
• Evidence in being a problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible
• Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies
• Experience in representing the institution well
• Experience in preparing complex and detailed proposals and related materials
• Experience in work that requires attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
• Evidence in being organized and able to handle multiple projects
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer data base systems
• Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management principles, methods and techniques as applied to a specific project.
• Experience in noticing, interpreting and anticipating concerns and potential team and/or sponsorship conflict; escalates as appropriate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of available project management applications.

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
• Regular review of completed tasks.

Department Statement

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest producer of engineering and technical talent in the nation and seeks to deliver a world-class learning experience for our students and to advance research and innovation – all at scale. We value and emphasize inherently interdisciplinary endeavors that leverage the breadth and depth of expertise among our outstanding faculty, and have built a unique place for large-scale innovation characterized by foundational excellence and translational impacts. We are an engineering school on the rise at the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation’s fifth largest metropolitan area. The scale of our faculty research interests and interdisciplinary mindset, combined with more than 48 graduate degree programs and 25 undergraduate degree programs, provide the foundation for knowledge generation and collaborative opportunities to advance new ideas. 

The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

• Cultivate excellence.
• Deliver innovation that matters.
• Encourage bold thinking.
• Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
• Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit

https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.