Advancement Coordinator, Edwards School of Business

**Advancement Coordinator, Edwards School of Business**:
**Primary Purpose**: We are seeking a dynamic and passionate **Advancement Coordinator** to support the growth of our donor pipeline, retain existing donors, and engage our alumni network. This role is essential in ensuring the fiscal responsibility of our donor programs and strengthening the relationship between the Edwards School of Business and its supporters.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:

- **Donor Relations & Stewardship**: Assists in communicating the impact of donor contributions, ensuring a high level of engagement and retention. Reviews, audits, and manages donor pledge processes
- **Donor Reporting**: Manages donor reporting processes, ensuring transparency and accountability in how donations are utilized
- **Event Coordination**: Plans and executes alumni-based events that foster engagement, such as networking receptions, panel discussions, and mentorship programs
- **Communications & Marketing**: Develops donor impact reports and newsletters to highlight the impact and importance of giving and alumni involvement
- **Database & Record Management**: Maintains accurate donor and alumni records in the CRM system, tracking interactions and contributions
- **Alumni Engagement**: Develops, coordinates, and manages projects and events aimed at connecting with alumni, students, faculty, donors, and the broader community
- **Data**: Performs regular data collection through surveying, micro-surveying, informational interviews, and phone calls to continuously adjust the strategy to best fit the wants of alumni. Collects data on alumni interests to determine an opportunity for engagement with the college
- **Awards Management**:Reviews, audits, and manages the student impact and donor management for the Edwards awards program.
- Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment
- Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement
- Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position

**Education**: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.

**Experience**: A minimum of three years’ directly related experience, preferably at a post-secondary institution. Demonstrated expertise in student recruitment, enrolment management, marketing and/or management is essential.

**Skills**:

- Strong sales and negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including diplomacy and tact with enthusiastic professionalism in dealing with people
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Cold-calling experience is a plus
- Excellent organization skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail

**Department**: Edwards School of Business
**Status**: Permanent
**Employment Group**: ASPA
**Shift**: Travel and evening and weekend work may be required.
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0 FTE
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Specialist Professional
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 1
**Posted Date**: 8/29/2025
**Closing Date**: 9/4/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines