Annual Giving Coordinator

**Purpose**:
Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.Our division is comprised of four departments:

- Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities
- Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over 360,000 York alumni worldwide
- Development leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations
- Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagementUnder the direction of the Manager, Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator supports this mission by administering and coordinating fundraising activities within the Annual Giving Program, such as, the Annual Giving team, related projects, and its Call Centre. This includes supporting and coordinating the day-to-day workflow on all aspects of Annual Giving to ensure effective and efficient operations and engagement with constituents.

**Education**:
College diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration or a related field or an equivalent of 2 years recent experience (defined as within the last three years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below

**Experience**:
Two (2) years' recent related experience working in an administrative role, preferably in an educational institution, providing customer service, answering inquiries, word processing, maintaining and updating databases and worksheets. This experience includes one year providing support in a fundraising environment.

**Skills**:
Demonstrated skills including:

- Attending accurately to detail
- Using discretion when dealing with confidential matters related to donor information
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Tact and diplomacy required when dealing with individuals at all levels, in-person and by telephone
- Proofreading skills
- Handling multiple tasks, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks and demonstrating initiative
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
- Team player
- Ability to work in a fast-paced/deadline-based environment.

Demonstrated computer skills including:

- Intermediate word processing (MS Word)
- Intermediate Spreadsheets (MS Excel)
- Intermediate Presentation software (MS PowerPoint)
- Database (MS Access)

**Additional Notes**:
Hours of work: 8:30am to 4:30pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm

Summer: Same as above

Occasional overtime will be available

Peak periods for this position: September to April

Hours during peak periods: no change

Vacation restriction: Vacation may be restricted due to operational requirements and/or other staff approved absences.

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**PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.