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Auburn University

Development Programs Administrator (Samuel Ginn College of Engineering )

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $47K - $75K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ September 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Development Programs Administrator for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. This role leads strategic direction and operations for programs like 100+ Women Strong and the Engineering EAGLE Society, builds and maintains relationships with alumni and donors, and supports fundraising initiatives while operating with autonomy in externally focused roles.

Highlights
  • Provide strategic direction and manage planning, implementation, and operations for fundraising programs and events.
  • Build and maintain relationships with alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff through events and personal outreach.
  • Participate in solicitation of gifts, identify prospective donors, and steward existing supporters.
  • Recruit members for initiatives such as 100+ Women Strong and the Engineering EAGLE Society.
  • Oversee daily program operations, financial processes, promotional activities, and recordkeeping.
  • Prepare reports to track progress and support institutional advancement priorities.
  • Salary range: $46,900 - $75,040 annually.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations.
  • Position operates with high autonomy and involves travel and meetings on and off campus, including non-traditional hours.
  • Works closely with the Senior Vice President of Advancement and other development staff to achieve fundraising goals.