The Non-profit Relationship Coordinator is a full-time, hybrid, donor-funded, mission-focused one-year position that serves as the primary liaison between the School of Business and the non-profit sector. Working closely with the Dean, the Coordinator will develop and maintain relationships with non-profit organizations; create pathways for student engagement, internships, projects, and career exploration; and help students understand the many roles business graduates can play in mission-driven organizations. The position manages projects, partnerships, events, and the new non-profit engagement initiative, but does not supervise employees. Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national non-profit organizations; serve as the School of Business point of contact for nonprofit outreach and engagement 25% Identify and cultivate student pathways into non-profit organizations, including internships, volunteer experiences, consulting projects, job shadowing, employment exploration, and other experiential opportunities 20% Coordinate nonprofit leader engagement, including a minimum of two nonprofit leaders, executives, Leaders in Residence or Executives-in-Residence each semester through virtual and/or in-person programming 20% Educate students about the wide range of roles business graduates can play in mission-driven organizations, including accounting, finance, marketing, management, operations, human resources, analytics, fundraising-related roles, and executive leadership 15% Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners to integrate nonprofit perspectives, projects, and events into academic and co-curricular experiences. 10% Plan, promote, and execute events and programs; track partnership activities, student engagement, and program outcomes; and provide periodic reports to the Dean. 10%

Supplemental Functions:

• Represent the School of Business at community and non-profit organization events as appropriate.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Years of Experience:

Required:

No specific number of years of prior nonprofit-sector or fundraising experience is required. Candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the School of Business curriculum, student preparation, and the professional skills and career pathways available to business students and graduates.

Preferred:

Experience coordinating events, programs, student engagement activities, or projects involving multiple groups or stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of the School of Business curriculum and student preparation.
• Strong understanding of the skills, competencies, and professional pathways available to business students and graduates.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence and professionalism in working with nonprofit leaders, executives, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively with multiple groups to coordinate events, programs, and partnerships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and execute virtual and in-person programming.
• Collaborative, adaptable, mission-focused, and student-centered approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email/calendar systems, and virtual meeting platforms.

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

Hybrid work arrangement. Standard office environment with occasional travel to meetings, events, and partner organizations. Some evening and weekend activities may be required to support speakers, Executives-in-Residence, community engagement, or student programming. Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, through email, and using virtual meeting platforms. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits Abundance of Time off Tuition Remission 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs) 50% for spouse (ground programs only) Full Benefit package 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card Dental Insurance Employer Paid Life insurance Short-term Disability Employer Paid Long-term Disability Employee Assistance Program Other Perks Free access to campus fitness center 2 free Division 1 Men's & Women's Basketball Season tickets Golf course membership discount Other National and Local discounts available St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.