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Overview

Yale University seeks a Development Coordinator to join the division of Alumni Affairs and Development. As a member of the Leadership Giving team, the Development Coordinator provides a wide range of high-level administrative support to the fundraisers on the team including data entry and management, research, generating reports and queries and responding to other technical inquiries, scheduling, fundraiser travel support including expense processing, administrative tasks, and other related responsibilities. The Development Coordinator will have superior writing skills, serving as a writer for external and internal audiences for the Leadership Giving team. Writing projects include on a regular basis the completion of briefings, prospect plan narratives, and gift proposals. The Development Coordinator is an important member of the team and contributes to the team’s overall success. The Development Coordinator may also, as needed, provide administrative and fundraising support to other units.  This position is an ideal opportunity for a flexible, independent, collaborative, and solutions-oriented individual who enjoys a team environment. The information provided in the Principal Responsibilities below is generic in nature; prospective applicants will find the information in this Overview to be most relevant to the needs of the position.

Required Skills and Abilities

1: Ability to initiate/complete tasks thoroughly, independently, and in a timely manner. Has time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines, while producing a quality end-product.

2: Strong written and oral communications skills and proficiency in communicating effectively and appropriately with members of the team and colleagues throughout the organization.  Demonstrated ability to write for an external audience and possesses research capabilities and keen attention to detail.  

3: Strong technical skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software with a heavy emphasis on Excel. Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and new platforms such as MS Teams, Qwirl, and EverTrue.

4: Ability to conduct data analysis, work with financial information, and perform intermediate level research utilizing internet resources. Ability and willingness to achieve proficiency with sophisticated internal database, which includes generating reports and queries regularly.  

5: Possesses high level of professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, integrity, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.  

Preferred Skills and Abilities
At least three years in a university or professional setting

Principal Responsibilities

1. Drafts a variety of written materials, including detailed individual prospect briefings and endowed gift agreement, proposals in support of specific University initiatives and internal and external correspondence that conforms to the style and voice of the sender. 2. Coordinates research on individual donors and the history and status of gift commitments as needed by gift officers and other University officials. Ensures the accuracy of gift acknowledgments and all information communicated to donors and prospects. 3. Prepares reports on prospect pools summarizing giving, status, affiliation and other data points, as needed. 4. Assists in the coordination of special events, including dedications, donor recognition events and celebration of special initiatives to ensure timely and successful completion of the proceedings. 5. Designs and produces ad hoc reports based on data extracted from primary databases to support fund raising programs. 6. Oversees stewardship functions to ensure that donors receive ongoing communication regarding the benefits of their gifts to Yale. 7. Supports fundraising directors and gift officers in a range of additional activities related to the University’s development effort, as needed. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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