The University of New Brunswick Fredericton welcomes applications for the position of Research & Stewardship Coordinator with Development & Donor Relations. This is a 1-year term (leave replacement), full-time (36.25 hours per week) position with the APT employee group. The position is funded by the University Budget with a salary range of $40,166 - $50,209 per annum.
Reporting to the Research and Stewardship Manager, the Research and Stewardship Coordinator will provide tactical support to the implementation, measurement and maintenance of various prospecting and stewardship strategies.
Position Summary:
- Support the implementation of a robust stewardship program for those making significant philanthropic investments in the University's mission. These may include progress reports, financial accounting, endowment reports and proposals.
- Expand, update and maintain prospect and donor records through research of current database as well as external sources.
- Respond to requests and enquiries from Advancement staff for background information, profiles, written reports, and lists and statistics. This will include: prepare project summaries and brief bios for meetings between Advancement staff and prospective donors for the purpose of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Help develop print and digital communications illustrating the impact of philanthropy in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team.
- Coordinate in-house mailings to donors and prospective donors including event invitations, gift acknowledgment letters, fund reports and stewardship correspondence on behalf of the President and other senior administrators.
- Collaborate with and support the Philanthropy Programs team on stewardship initiatives for annual and loyal donors.
- Liaise with various UNB departments and faculties on the use of philanthropic funds.
- Serve as a UNB ambassador at events, including gift celebrations, reunions, dinners and receptions.
- Other responsibilities as directed by the Research and Stewardship Manager.
Requirements/Skills:
- A post-secondary education and equivalent experience in an office setting with preference given to development or advancement functions preferably in an academic or not-for-profit environment.
- 1-3 years of related experience illustrating the ability to successfully meet progressively complicated challenges in a dynamic office setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of research techniques, including traditional text and periodical research, searching databases and the Internet.
- Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Computer and word processing skills with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical environment. Competency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite is required.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish multiple activities concurrently within tight time frames and shifting deadlines.
- A high-level of accountability and sound and mature judgment in dealing with confidential and sensitive situations and information.
Closing date for applications is November 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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