Advancement and Alumni Services Coordinator - Advancement and Alumni Engagement

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Description

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of soliciting alumni, donor engagement, donor research, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity. AAE is a high-performance team built on innovative ideas, trust, and accountability. We foster collaborative connections and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are currently seeking an Advancement and Alumni Services Coordinator.

 

This position will report to the Director of Portfolio Management and support the work of the Portfolio Management and Patient Prospecting teams.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports program operations and provides administrative support for advancement and alumni engagement staff in a school, unit, or central department.
• Serves as primary liaison to departments within a school or unit as well as central service departments, working to build mutually beneficial relationships, improve communication and collaborative teamwork, and increase campus understanding of advancement and alumni engagement processes.
• May generate briefings, reports, letters, and other materials for the team.
• Provides project management support.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and events on behalf of the team.
• May monitor expenses and budgets.
• Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: In addition to the duties outlined above, the Coordinator may be required to:

• Provide calendar scheduling support for the Portfolio Management team, including hundreds of portfolio meetings with development officers each year.
• Pull and monitor reports with complex prospect and opportunity pipeline data to ensure that details are entered and coded accurately within the CRM.
• Provide administrative support for team projects and travel, such as budget management and transaction support, including reconciling and submitting transaction reports, expense reports, purchase orders, check requests, and invoices.
• Support Wrike project management system needs, such as entering and updating project tasks and statuses.
• Utilize virtual technology platforms to support conference calls and meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in an office setting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, organize timelines and deliverables, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
• Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.