The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.
College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Advancement Services Manager, the Advancement Services Coordinator works with the Advancement Services Manager to provide support to the Institutional Advancement staff. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the donor database (Raiser's Edge), processing daily gifts and acknowledgments, assisting in the development of donor and volunteer pipeline through data analysis and prospect research and ultimately providing support for the fulfillment the Office of Institutional Advancement fundraising.
Process all donations and pledges daily. Manage receipt of and documentation for all in-kind gifts (event-related and capital/non-capital assets) received on behalf of College of DuPage. Create and generate for signature daily gift acknowledgments, and monthly pledge reminders. Create and update queries, exports, and reports to support fundraising efforts and tracking. Help Safeguard the Foundation database (Raiser's Edge), and helps create a culture with staff that the database serves as a centralized record of all fundraising, prospect, scholarship, alumni, event and other related data. Assist in training of staff in the use of NXT Webview. Assist with day-to-day maintenance of the CRM Advance database for alumni records. Research prospects and generates profiles on an on-going basis, as requested by the Institutional Advancement staff or leadership. Maintain the confidentiality of the Institutional Advancement Office and represent the College of DuPage in a professional manner. Support all Institutional Advancement initiatives as needed. Assist in the development and maintenance of the alumni, board and donor pipeline development and moves management system. Assist with developing and maintaining prospect pools for various campaign initiatives, helps conduct pool analysis to determine the strengths of prospect pools. Perform related and additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to the answering of phones and occasionally being required to work outside of regular office hours. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Training preferred.
- Experience
- Three (3) years' experience in development operations/advancement services or similar office setting required.
- Experience in development, education, or non-profit institution, as well as experience with prospect management preferred.
- Proficiency in Raiser's Edge and related Blackbaud products preferred.
Working Conditions
General office environment. Ability to work in an open environment with high level of visibility; ability to interact well with senior management, faculty, students, and community members. Sitting for extended periods. This position requires a background check and drug screen.
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Hiring Range
Starting salary beginning at $26.25/hourly, based on education and experience
If you require assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please notify Human Resources by humanresources@cod.edu.
Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.
College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.
To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/3204?c=cod.