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Colorado State University

Development Operations Coordinator, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

🇺🇸 Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $55K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ July 3rd, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Development Operations Coordinator for the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. The role involves managing all operational aspects of the college’s development team, including overseeing donor data accuracy, supporting donor relations and stewardship projects, and assisting with administrative, communication, and fundraising activities to support frontline fundraisers and college leadership.

Highlights

  • Manage donation tracking, gift fund requests, and donor gift reconciliation in partnership with the CSU Foundation.
  • Support administration of approximately $3.8 million in scholarship funds, ensuring award compliance with donor intent.
  • Coordinate and manage donor stewardship efforts, including donor briefings, strategy meetings, and acknowledgment processes using CRM tools.
  • Utilize CRM systems such as Ascend, Salesforce, EverTrue, and Microsoft Office Suite for donor management and reporting.
  • Assist with administrative support including scheduling, travel processing, proposal support, and presentations.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, minimum two years' administrative or customer-facing experience, CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency, and flexible work hours.
  • Preferred skills include strong communication, organizational skills, experience in donor relations or fundraising environments, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
  • Supports four college development officers and reports to the Executive Director of Development.
  • Annual salary range is $50,000-$55,000 with a 40-hour workweek.
  • Position requires attendance at some events during early mornings, evenings, and weekends.