Senior Coordinator for Advancement Services - University Advancement

# Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105


# Scheduled Hours
37.5

# Position Summary
The Senior Coordinator for Advancement Services provides high-level support for the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Advancement Services and the Advancement Services team. The Senior Coordinator role is highly visible and must be customer-service oriented and display maturity and professionalism at all times. The position will require communication with internal and external constituents including university leadership, donors, vendors, and colleagues/peers. The Senior Coordinator oversees reporting and administrative support, interview scheduling, project management, creating, updating, and distributing multiple monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and travel management. The Senior Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting Advancement Services teams and provides necessary and timely information for effective decision-making by the Associate Vice Chancellor.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

- Serve as coordinator for the Advancement Services team including managing several complex projects. Efforts include scheduling oversight for team and managing outreach to advancement and university staff regarding gift and records management transactions. Work closely with senior leadership administrative assistants to ensure project deadlines are met and responses are well-coordinated and well-executed. Works closely with Executive/Senior Directors on the Advancements Services team including Business Intelligence, Gift Operations and Records Management, and Prospect Development teams on department-wide projects and team-building activities. Serves as a resource for AVC in managing special projects, which may include preparing, editing, and proofreading documents, reports, and presentations. In collaboration with Records Management, responsible for weekly gift receipting process.  Other duties as assigned to support goals of Advancement Services including support in Central Files, Gift Operations and Records Management, and Annual Tax Letters.

- Provide high-level support to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services including calendar management, budget, and expense reimbursement. Serve as the vital communication link to and from the office on behalf of the AVC. Discern and prioritize needs/request and communicate status appropriately.

- Create and maintain multiple reports for the AVC and Advancement Services functional areas. Reporting may involve data requests, formatting raw data, compiling, and storing data in an accessible drive for all parties. This includes monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports as needed utilizing Advancement CRM and/or in collaboration with the Business Intelligence team.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

- Normal office environment
- Occasional work at on- and off-campus St. Louis-based university events
- After hours work as needed

Physical Effort

- Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

- Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in a complex organization.
- Experience with higher education or a not-for-profit environment.
- Desire and ambition to work in an organization that is evolving at an accelerated pace.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $25.47 - $30.00.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Business Relationship Building, Collaboration, Communication, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Database Management, Datasets, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Event Management, Event Planning, Learning Quickly, Material Preparation, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Office Management, Organizing, Professional Etiquette, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Scheduling

# Grade
G10-H

# Salary Range
$25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email   [email protected]   or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

# Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

# EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.