Development Coordinator, Student Affairs and Academic Support Position Available In Richland, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of South Carolina is hiring a Development Coordinator for Student Affairs and Academic Support in Columbia, SC. This full-time position offers a salary of $45,133 a year with benefits including health and life insurance. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Apply by June 23, 2025.
Job Description
Development Coordinator, Student Affairs and Academic Support University of South Carolina
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2 Richland, SC Job Details Full-time $45,133 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Accounts payable Customer service Mid-level 3 years Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Budgeting Communication skills Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Posting Number
STA00391PO25
Job Family Alumni Relations and Development Job Function Development USC Market Title Development Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/184713 Job Level P3
- Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Development Coordinator, Student Affairs and Academic Support Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Development Department DEV Development Office State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $45,133 Advertised Salary Range $45,133
- commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Standard working schedule: 8:30am
- 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Alumni Development About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Under minimal supervision, reporting to the Lead Senior Director of Development (Lead Senior Director), for Student Affairs and Academic Support (Student Affairs), the Development Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative support to include complex high-level tasks, confidential and detailed project support for Student Affairs with strategic coordination. Responsible for executing a variety of administrative, technical, and customer service functions to ensure smooth, day-to-day program operations. Serves as a member of the USC Development team and operates within systems, policies and procedures of Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities to further the mission of Student Affairs and the University of South Carolina. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials None. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in the area of development/advancement program or a related industry. Experience in higher education or other non-profit organizations. Above average skills with Microsoft professional Package (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). Familiarity with USC policies, procedures, and systems. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Demonstrated proficiency in both verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and the ability to work independently while contributing to the office functions. Established administrator in a fast paced and complex organization with past experience exceeding expectations of demanding internal and external constituencies. Ability to exercise excellent professional judgment and discretion. The ability to interpret information accurately, take direction, initiate action, and work as a team member is essential. Expertise and past experience working with budget management, especially expense reimbursement and account payable. Substantial knowledge of computers and various computer software programs (proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional). A sense of accountability to oneself and for others as it relates to meeting commitments, inclusive management style that actively solicits input from team members. Processes high level of integrity, confidence and positive attitude while being mission driven.
Job Duties Job Duty General and Complex Administrative Support:
o Manages and coordinates multiple calendars and mailboxes for Lead Senior Director and other fundraising team members, including the coordination of internal meetings with the Vice President, Student Affairs Leadership and Development Leadership. o Schedules and coordinates meetings for the Lead Senior Director, boards or advisory councils and the development team as needed. o Serves as the expert and lead with regard to all expenses, expense reports, and purchasing responsibilities to include but not limited to ordering/reconciliation of office supplies, and other items for programmatic operational needs. Supports development team with expense reports and reimbursements processes with accurate tracking from start to finish. o Provides budgetary operational assistance through deposits, reimbursement reconciliation of operational funds, and initiates payment requests and executes Foundation projects for vendor payments or reimbursements. Coordinates as needed with Student Affairs Finance, and other related departments regarding donor funds and endowments. Coordinates clear communication with Student Affairs budget and accounts payable departments to ensure timely processing. o Manages all travel arrangements for the Lead Senior Director and other fundraising team members. o Supports Lead Senior Director in drafting proposals, gift agreements and coordinating with other internal Development programs, such as Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Donor Relations, Communications, and Corporate and Foundation Relations, etc. o Serves as the subject matter expert in all things administrative for Student Affairs development team and the ability to anticipate fundraisers’ needs. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25%
Job Duty Blackbaud/Databases:
o Assists development team in logging activities, creating reports and queries, and maintains regular communication with respective internal units, including the Advancement Services team. o Use of Visual Analyzer (Blackbaud), LiveAlumni and Insightful, as needed to prepare travel materials for donor visits as well as post visit follow up tasks that will assist fundraisers. o Provides accurate data-entry in CRM as needed to support the development team. o Diligently and proactively maintain clean, clear-up-to-date data for all donors, and prospects, in Student Affairs which may include strong coordination with the Advancement Services team. o Becomes the subject matter expert for Student Affairs development team with CRM and other regularly used databases. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20%
Job Duty Development & Stewardship:
o Assists Lead Senior Director, and development team, with necessary information, administrative needs and content related to donor giving cycle, including, but not limited to lead pre-qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship visits. o Supports Lead Senior Director, and other fundraisers in the administrative role as they draft proposals, gift agreements, and follow the process through to completion. o Serves as the Student Affairs liaison to Annual Giving and Lead Generation for Give4Garnet and other broader fundraising efforts; examples may include sending DME’s, donor outreach, and other correspondence as needed. o Effectively manages Student Affairs gift acknowledgements, birthday cards, sympathy cards, and any other monthly, quarterly, or annual correspondence; continually finding more efficient, streamlined, and best practices methods. o Works with Lead Senior Director, and development team, to coordinate adoption of collateral and other materials. o Assists with event management for donors, alumni relations, and advisory councils and boards as needed. o Assists with donor facing engagement as required to develop deeper relationships with donors and prospect for Student Affairs. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20%
Job Duty Prospect Management:
o Supports Lead Senior Director, and development team, with prospect qualification and research by working with University Development teams, Prospect Strategy and Prospect Research. Provides comprehensive reports to the development team to assist them in moving the prospect forward to donor cultivation. o Assists development team with processes around activities in CRM, especially meaningful contacts, solicitations, dollars raised, and top prospects. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15%
Job Duty Unit University Development Liaison:
o Serves as the primary liaison for University Development teams including but not limited to, Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Communication, and Marketing, Gift Planning, Gift Processing, and the Foundation. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15% Job Duty o Other duties as assigned or required. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5% Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/16/2025 Job Open Date 05/21/2025 Job Close Date 06/23/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 23, 2025.
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