Development Coordinator

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The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented work force to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, innovation, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

The Division of Development & Alumni Relations supports and promotes the mission, purpose, and priorities of the University of Miami through fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. We are committed to values central to the Division-Service, Gratitude, Trust, and Partnership-which guide our strategic thinking, decision-making, and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.

General Overview :

The Development Coordinator serves as a Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team point of contact for Frost School of Music and all our constituents including UM alumni, donors, families, and supporters. This position is responsible for interacting, engaging, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and improving our processes as it relates to our constituent's experience with the University of Miami post-graduation. In addition to providing administrative support to the FSOM.

The Development Coordinator assists with the planning and execution of the full range of fundraising activities within the his / her designated area(s), and may be called upon to assist with general fundraising activities or to support others. With minimum direction, the Coordinator will provide a broad range of senior-level functions dealing with donor communication, prospect management, events management, and high-level administrative duties performed in compliance with the University's policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities :

Donor Relations (direct contact with donors, prospects, VIPs)

• Act as contact / liaison for key donors, prospects, VIPs to ensure prospect strategies are advanced, provide expedient assistance to requests and that appropriate follow-up with constituents is successfully completed.
• Manage cultivation and solicitation appointments for fundraisers and administrators.
• Assist donors, prospects and other select individuals with appointments, scheduling and other necessary facilitation.
• When necessary contact prospects / donors to verify biographic information, appropriateness of gift announcements, and representative or event invitee information.

Prospect Management

Events Management

Communications and Marketing

Administrative

Minimum Qualifications :

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status : Full time

Employee Type : Staff