- ADVANCEMENT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Job Number:
12-OIA-03
Status:
RFT
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Requirements
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds. Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher required. Experience/Skills:
- A commitment to the Lutheran model of higher education, in which fundamental issues are explored from all angles with intellectual rigor, integrity, openness, and respect, and where faith and learning are held together in lively interaction.
- Ability to regard differing points of view, to foster consensus, and to embrace the University's new Strategic Plan.
- Strong administrative, organizational and communication skills needed with a minimum of one year relevant work experience required.
- Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple tasks concurrently, while under pressure and against tight deadlines required.
- Strong verbal and writing skills, high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills required.
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available, including the Advancement relationship database, a Microsoft Windows computer environment, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting required; an exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative required; outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, to speak, and to write well required.
- Able to successfully work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team required.
- High level of maturity, initiative, and ability to think creatively required.
- The ability to professionally interact with university and volunteer leadership required.
- Research experience and exposure to online research tool preferred.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact required.
Job Summary:
Valparaiso University is moving forward on a path of growth and innovation, energized by a recently completed Strategic Plan. A comprehensive institution of higher learning grounded on a historic foundation in the liberal arts. Valparaiso University offers outstanding professional and graduate degree programs in engineering, nursing, business and law.
Valparaiso University now invites nominations and applications for the position of, Advancement Operations Coordinator
The Advancement Operations Coordinator will execute a variety of tasks that are crucial to the smooth and efficient operation of the following teams: Donor Relations, Research and Prospect Management, gift Processing, Information Services and Campaign Planning. He/she will provide executive level support including calendar management, travel arrangements for the Executive Director and general administrative support to all Advancement Operations and Campaign Planning programs.
The Coordinator will actively support all Operations and Campaign Planning team budgets and administrative needs. This includes, but is not limited to, special research projects, report creation and data projects for the research and prospect management team, report, recognition and event support for the Donor Relations team, and miscellaneous data maintenance projects for the Information Services team and additional support as needed to maintain campaign materials. The Coordinator will prepare custom and ad hoc reports, spreadsheets, graphs and charts as needed. He/she will create complex documents, reports, correspondence and will proofread and copy-edit documents such as reports, letters, memos, analyses, etc.
The Coordinator will liaise with individuals internal and external to the University. He/she will provide information in response to requests, direct calls and other relevant information to appropriate individuals while using discretion and judgment with confidential information. He/she will perform additional duties as needed.
To be considered for this position you must complete the Valparaiso University Employment Application and EEO form.
Materials can be sent electronically to Human.Resources@valpo.edu (OR) fax to 219-464-6887.Please address cover letter to:
Leslie Gonnella, Executive Director Advancement Operations and Campaign Planning
Valparaiso University
Loke Hall
Valparaiso, IN 46383Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experience to help constitute a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at: http://www.valpo.edu/equalopportunity/index.php
NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Valparaiso University participates in E-VERIFY to confirm work authorization.