Job Title: Advancement Program CoordinatorLocation: Swarthmore, PA
Work Type: Full Time
Job No: 495502
Swarthmore College seeks an Advancement Program Coordinator to join a highly collaborative and motivated team of development and alumni relations professionals at a pivotal time in Swarthmore's history, as it launches an ambitious $100M campaign to construct a new athletic center and seeks to implement Swarthmore Forward, a strategic plan that emphasizes holistic development of the student, integrating advising and academic excellence with opportunities for personal growth, recreation, civic engagement, and joy.
The Advancement Program Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Vice President for Capital Giving & Campaigns and serves as a project manager for high-impact fundraising campaign activity. This includes a wide range of high-level support including writing, reporting, project planning, campaign budget and resource oversight, event and committee coordination, and related tasks.
Key Responsibilities:Coordinate all activities supporting volunteer advancement committees and other leadership councils.Track follow-up actions from committee meetings and share with appropriate College staff.Execute all details of meetings, including scheduling, preparation, and recording minutes.Prepare briefings and follow-up materials for volunteer solicitors.Manage a calendar of cultivation and solicitation activities.Coordinate the development and production of print and digital materials.Draft a variety of written materials as assigned.Create and maintain a filing system of campaign materials and correspondence.Ensure that every campaign gift and pledge is managed seamlessly.Update campaign reports and maintain accessibility.Oversee the campaign budget and resources.Produce regular campaign status reports on income and expense.Who You Are:Exceptional communication skills with advanced writing ability.Mature judgment with the ability to plan and accomplish goals independently.Strong skills in dealing with people, using tact and diplomacy.What You Bring:Required Qualifications:Demonstrated organizational and research abilities with strong attention to detail.Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, database software, and reporting.Strong skill in articulating the value of higher education.Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a fundraising setting.Experience in a college or university setting.Understanding of how data informs decision-making.Proficiency with G Suite, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.What You Will Get:You'll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment.
Application Process:For full consideration, submit applications with pay expectations including a resume, cover letter, and writing sample by November 15, 2024.
Background Checks:Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.
Equal Opportunity:Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Advertised: Oct 21 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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