Colorado State University

Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University

Development Operations Coordinator

College of Natural Sciences

University Advancement

The Office of Advancement in the College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University is seeking a Development Operations Coordinator.

Who We Are

Located in the beautiful town of Fort Collins, Colorado, CSU is a premier land-grant university with world-class programs in education, outreach, and research. CSU has a student body of 33,000 students, 7,500 employees, 250,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $456 million. Guided by the five supporting Principles of Community: Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice, the University constantly pursues its mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement.

Within CSU, the Division of University Advancement is integral to achieving and sustaining the University’s institutional excellence through fundraising and engagement efforts. With one of the leading development teams in the country, the Division most recently reached its $1 billion campaign goal 19 months ahead of schedule.

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) is a nationally recognized leader in scholarship, education, and discovery in the sciences. Through cutting-edge foundational and vital interdisciplinary research, the college educates and inspires the next generation of scholars, researchers, and professional leaders to thrive and contribute to an ever- changing global society. It is one of the largest colleges at Colorado State University and is comprised of eight academic departments: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Statistics. Approximately 4,000 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students are enrolled in the College. Faculty in the college garner more than $30M in research dollars annually, and the college has successfully raised nearly $8M on an annual basis. True to the land-grant mission, the College of Natural Sciences balances strong research with excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and meaningful service and engagement. Read more at: https://www.natsci.colostate.edu.

The CNS development team dual reports to the Division of University Advancement and the CNS Dean. The team’s role is to coordinate efforts to raise funds for the College and support all departmental fundraising initiatives.

Position Summary

The CNS Development Operations Coordinator is a full-time position reporting directly to the CNS Managing Director of Development. The Coordinator will play an integral role in overseeing the operational and administrative activities that support the College’s fundraising goals. The Development Operations Coordinator will handle all aspects of donor relations and donor impact by ensuring the integrity of donor data and gift fund management (examples – create new funds; track fund agreements; track proposals; enter contact reports; handle ad-hoc report requests; handle appeal code requests; generate acknowledgments; and manage CNS pipeline information in the Ascend database).

Additionally, the coordinator will oversee scholarship and fellowship administration related to philanthropy as well as create and maintain processes to support frontline fundraisers, the dean, and department chairs in their donor interactions (examples – prepare materials, plan events, develop presentations, assist with collateral material creation, support proposal creation, etc.) The Coordinator will also be responsible for the management of 1 to 2 student employees and will handle all team administrative duties, including but not limited to assisting with calendars and scheduling, processing receipts and travel documents, and other duties affiliated with cultivating and stewarding CNS donors.

The position will work with frontline fundraisers, faculty, and staff from the eight academic units in the College, central University Advancement staff, and the CSU Foundation. The CNS development office is located on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins, Colorado.

This position will report to the CNS Managing Director of Development.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by the hire date.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience, including internship and part time, in project office management role.
• A demonstrated ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends when necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work to maximize productivity, and respond effectively to change and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate and address upcoming assignments.
• Understand the importance of cultivating and maintaining donor relationships and confidentiality.
• Excellent ability to promote a culture of support for students, staff, faculty, and donors, and work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative, independent judgment, self-motivation, and discretion.
• Ability to assist with design, writing and communication from and on behalf of CNS development team.
• Experience with Ascend database, MS Office, and other office-related software.
• Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting.
• Experience supervising students, interns, or staff.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.