Available Title(s):
1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development Coordinator

Business Title:
Engagement Coordinator

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

As the Engagement Coordinator, you will support the mission of the WSU Alumni Association through the creation, production, execution, and evaluation of strategic events, services, and activities.

Plan and execute special events for the Alumni Association, stewarding alumni donors, increasing alumni engagement and promoting alumni philanthropy in collaboration with Advancement teams.

Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate annual and special events that increase knowledge, awareness, interest, engagement, involvement, and commitment from WSU's alumni constituent groups.

Additionally, you will coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, marketing and forecasting; focused on but not limited to events such as football tailgates lifelong learning initiatives, lecture series, pub crawls, community service projects, and viewing parties.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 60% Event Development, Execution, and Evaluation
  
• 30% Donor Engagement Strategies
  
• 5% Mentorship, Supervision, and Training
  
• 5% Other Duties as Assigned

For more information and details about this position, please review the position description on the WSU Foundation website.

Annual Salary: This position is based in the WSU Zone 1 and Salary Grade 3, which has a minimum annual salary of $45,010.20 and maximum annual salary of $64,770.72. The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $50,000 - $60,000.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

FTE: 100%

Position Type: This is a Permanent Position.

Hybrid opportunity may be available for candidates within commutable distance to the WSU Alumni Association Office located in Pullman, WA.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications and social media applications (including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
  
• Excellent communication (verbal and written).
  
• Ability to set-up events which may include lifting, pulling, and pushing 50+ lbs.
  
• Demonstrated strong project management and time management skills.
  
• Experience in event planning and execution
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.
  
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to travel several times a year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in business, hospitality, public relations, sports management, or closely related field.
  
• Experience working in team-oriented, fast paced, and collaborative environment.
  
• Experience with highly visible events, large scale events, and/or multi-day events.
  
• Experience with contract negotiations and conflict resolutions.
  
• Experience with risk management.
  
• Experience leading or supervising the work of others.

Additional Information:

Area/College: University Development

Department Name: Alumni Relations

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163 (Hybrid)

Department Link: alumni.wsu.edu

Overtime Eligibility: This position is eligible for overtime.

Posting Close Date: This recruitment has been reposted. Screening has begun and will remaining ongoing until vacancy has been filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:

All applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Engagement-Coordinator_R-9233

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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