Program Coordinator, Development and Alumni Relations/B3 Career Level at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa

Job Description:

Job Title:

Program Coordinator, Development and Alumni Relations/B3 Career Level

Department:

Development and Alumni Relations

Job Summary:

The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations. This role will be part of the team which provides strategic leadership for alumni and donor programs, events, volunteers, and communications which complement and support the mission of the College and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). The Program Coordinator supports the comprehensive donor stewardship program to ensure donors are acknowledged and informed of the impact of their philanthropy. The candidate will manage data entry and record keeping; lead the annual scholarship report process; assist with the review and mailing of donor stewardship communications; meet annually with campus partners to promote spending and stewardship; and manage the Thank View video platform.








RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the preparation and distribution of gift acknowledgement letters and videos for donors, including customizing letters for donors in the Dean and President Circle levels


• Coordinate the distribution of monthly designated gift reports and fund updates to campus partners.


• Assist with the development, review, and distribution of donor stewardship communications and reports.


• Lead the annual aggregate receipt mailing process.


• Manage data entry and record keeping within Raiser's Edge database.


• Coordinate delivery of digital stewardship and communication initiatives, including managing the Thank View video platform. Assist with the ideation, production, and distribution of meaningful stewardship videos.


• In concert with Financial Aid, manage the development of annual custom scholarship reports.


• Coordinate communication with campus partners concerning donor gifts.


• In concert with Accounting, meet annually with department chairs to discuss endowed and designated fund information.


• Event staffing for campus alumni and donor events 4-6 times per year, including evening and/or weekend hours.


• Assist with special projects as assigned.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Three years or more experience or a Bachelor's degree with some office experience


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to use multiple modes of communication effectively across all levels of constituencies


• Independently organizes and manages workloads in an efficient manner


• Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Link to Job Description:

Program Coordinator

FLSA Category:

Non-Exempt

Staff/Faculty:

Staff

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Employment Category:

Regular

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

S01143

Diversity Statement:

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

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