Program Coordinator, Development and Alumni Relations/B3 Career Level

Program Coordinator, Development and Alumni Relations/B3Career Level

Development and Alumni Relations

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.
POSITION SUMMARYThe Program Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Relations. This role will be part of the team which provides strategic leadership for alumni and donor programs, events, volunteers, and communications which complement and support the mission of the College and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). The Program Coordinator supports the comprehensive donor stewardship program to ensure donors are acknowledged and informed of the impact of their philanthropy.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the preparation and distribution of gift acknowledgement letters and videos for donors.
• Coordinate the distribution of monthly designated gift reports and fund updates to campus partners.
• Develop, review, and distribute donor stewardship communications.
• Lead the annual aggregate receipt mailing process.
• Manage data entry and record keeping within Raiser’s Edge database.
• Coordinate delivery of digital stewardship and communication initiatives, including managing the Thank View video platform.
• Assist with the ideation, production, and distribution of meaningful stewardship videos.
• In concert with Financial Aid, manage the development of annual custom scholarship reports.
• Coordinate communication with campus partners concerning donor gifts.
• In concert with Accounting, meet annually with department chairs to discuss endowed and designated fund information.
• Event staffing for campus alumni and donor events 4-6 times per year, including evening and/or weekend hours.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three years or more experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use multiple modes of communication effectively across all levels of constituencies.
• Independently organizes and manages workloads in an efficient manner.
• Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Program Coordinator

Non-Exempt

Staff

Full-Time

Regular

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

No

S01031

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.