Central Washington University is recruiting a Development Coordinator - Academic Programs (Program Coordinator) to join our University Advancement team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $40,512 - $53,964 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

The Development Coordinator - Academic Programs (DCAP) will be a key team member in ensuring that donors to Academic programs are fully engaged and that donor support is effectively managed. The DC will be a member of the University Advancement team and work closely with CWU University college leadership, faculty and staff on various annual giving and events-based projects and coordination / administration of non-major gift administration and stewardship. They will also coordinate closely with Alumni Relations and Development staff to enhance donor and prospect engagement that leads to new or enhanced philanthropic support and may provide fundraising coordination support to volunteer boards in colleges. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

Fundraising Coordination:
- Act as a liaison between Annual Giving and Academic units to implement Annual Giving initiatives such as GiveCentral and other micro-campaigns
- Coordinate gift-in-kind philanthropic gifts from donors by working with donors and navigating appropriate university channels and faculty staff relationships to receive and administer such gifts. Ensure all appropriate valuation and documentation is in place in accordance with CWU Foundation policies
- Coordinate College-specific donor recognition and stewardship in coordination with college/program staff
- Work with Directors of Development and Stewardship to coordinate and manage events to engage and/or steward new and/or existing donors
- In coordination with the Director of Donor Relations, ensure donors are connected with their scholarship recipients and funds are fully spent
- Work with Communications staff and university staff to implement stories of donor impact in various communications channels
- Work with central development office, university advancement and alumni office to expand prospect base and identify opportunities for donor cultivation and stewardship
- Work with University leadership and advancement staff to staff and engage volunteer boards to ensure volunteers are making a positive impact
- Represent University Advancement at meetings with academic colleagues as appropriate

- Other duties as assigned

• One years' experience in alumni relations, donor cultivation, hospitality and/or event management.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Understanding of fundraising and donor cultivation processes in higher education.
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion.
• A record of promoting inclusivity in the work environment.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Works with high level donors with discretion and tact.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: This position is based on the range40 of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $40,512 and maximum annual salary of $53,964. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) with some weekends and evenings

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records.

Attendance at University and College events and functions which may occur in the evening and/or weekends. Extensive travel away from the office is required.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.