Coordinator Strategic Projects

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

College

College VP University Advancement-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP University Advancement

Department

Department University Advancement

Posting Number

Posting Number S1437P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Supports the department with endowment reporting, campaign operations, and special projects. Prepares reports, monitors funds, assists with compliance, coordinate campaigns, and manages projects requiring research and collaboration.

• Supports campaign strategy by compiling and managing data, reports and materials.
• Prepares reports for endowed and expendable funds.
• Coordinates the production of the annual endowment report and ad hoc customized reports for expendable funds.
• Assists with compliance reviews and provides fund management training as needed.
• Leads the research, planning, execution, and monitoring of special campaign related projects.
• Prepares materials for meetings and presentations to boards, campus partners, volunteers and staff.
• Oversees special projects and independently manages data collection, research, and coordination.
• Monitors fund balances and identifies opportunities to review and create spending plans to ensure disbursements are allocated.
• Ensures staff, campus partners, volunteers, and board receive appropriate and timely communications.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• One year’s relevant experience.
• Experience in customer service, fundraising, hospitality or administrative support.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.

• This is a two-year terminal position, with the potential of renewal.
• Western Michigan University its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
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• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have one year of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in customer service, fundraising, hospitality or administrative support?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.