Job Title:Development Services Coordinator
Full or Part Time:Full time
Hours:40
Exempt:Yes
Supervisory Org:SVSU Foundation (PM)
Job Description:JOB SUMMARY: The Development Services Coordinator is responsible for organizing and overseeing the institution's records relating to current and prospective donors, researching to discover prospects for gifts, and documenting the association of these prospects with the university. This position also provides high-level administrative support to the vice president for development and director of the foundation by preparing reports, handling data requests, and performing clerical functions such as gift processing and Development board tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Processes and records charitable gifts, ensuring accurate entry, timely acknowledgment, and proper documentation in accordance with organizational procedures.
- Supports major gift development efforts by conducting prospect research and maintaining comprehensive records of donor activity, giving history, and fund balances.
- Serves as a liaison with the Foundation Board and supports regular communication to include scheduling committee meetings and full board meetings
- Regularly supports other Development units (Alumni Relations and Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum) with high-level administrative support to include list/report requests, prospect and alumni research, and event management
- Assists with development research on major gift prospects
- Schedules and organizes complex departmental activities, which can include meetings, department travel, catering, and departmental events
- Answers phones, responds to email, forwards messages, and confirms appointments
- Performs data aggregation and analysis to create (format, edit, and proofread) documents and reports
- Takes initiative in conducting research projects
- Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies
- Handles confidential and nonrecurring information and explains policies when necessary
- Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects
- Assists department personnel in administering policies and programs associated with public relations, communications, and specialized events designated to support development goals
- Job may require other duties as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:General supervision is received from the Director of the SVSU Foundation
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of relevant professional experience. This may include basic budgeting, financial modeling, research and analysis of major gift prospects, or experience in database management and development services.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent phone etiquette and customer service abilities.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Demonstrates strong professional integrity, critical thinking, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to quickly learn new software and systems.
- Possesses basic research skills and the ability to understand and apply institutional policies and procedures.
- Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:- Work will be performed in the office, which includes working at a computer for up to eight hours daily.
- Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
- All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.About SVSU:Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website
, http://www.svsu.edu.
