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EASTERN WASHINGTON Development Coordinator in CHENEY, Washington
Development Coordinator
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary:
EWU is seeking a Development Coordinator. This position is responsible for a broad range of administrative and event management duties in support of the Office of Philanthropy. This position pro-actively supports the major gift work of the university reporting to the AVP of Philanthropy. The duties of this position are a critical factor for achieving fundraising goals.
• Works within a team-oriented environment, interacting with the AVP of Philanthropy and the fundraising team to provide leadership level administrative support for fundraising efforts.
• Interacts and communicates with University Advancement personnel including the Vice President of Advancement, the Vice President's administrative assistant, the President and President's Office staff, campus leaders and alumni.
• Requires knowledge of the University, excellent electronic, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to address confidential and sensitive issues.
• Carries out administrative duties in support of the AVP and frontline fund raisers including unit budget tracking, is involved in donor cultivation and alumni engagement and has significant responsibilities for designing and managing donor-centric events.
• The salary for this position is $48,960 (minimum) up to $65,772. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, fu