Stewardship Coordinator, College of Arts & Humanities
Job Description
Position Number:
122952Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Stewardship Coordinator, College of Arts & HumanitiesCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
VPUR-DevelopmentCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) at the University of Maryland seeks a diligent and motivated Stewardship Coordinator to join its development team. The Stewardship Coordinator supports the College’s efforts to strategically steward major gift and leadership level donors. Reporting to the Director of Stewardship and Donor Communication, the Coordinator works on the implementation of a variety of new and existing college-wide activities and initiatives developed to convey to our donors the importance of their generous philanthropy to the College and its students. As the home to 14 academic units and several key centers and institutes, the impact of ARHU donors is varied and far-reaching.
The Coordinator is highly skilled in composing written communication and is meticulous in managing complex events and activities. Supporting the processes, procedures, and tools to ensure best practices and consistency in donor communication, engagement, and cultivation, the Coordinator’s responsibilities will include—but are not limited to—carrying out the gift acknowledgement process; working with the Director and central University Relations partners to produce impact reports for the College’s most generous donors; coordinating the creation and administration of specialized communications from the dean; creating opportunities for connection between donors and scholarship awardees by supporting new centralized scholarship fund stewardship efforts through UMD’s Scholarship Universe and working with the Director on launching and managing a proposed scholarship awardee visit program; assisting with the planning and execution of small and large-scale donor stewardship and cultivation events; supporting the College’s efforts to launch a new donor recognition society; providing assistance in managing volunteer advisory groups associated with the dean’s office; and managing donor and volunteer data.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years wor
- Applicant should have experience working in a complex environment and be able to manage situations that involve numerous and competing priorities.
- Experience with databases/CRMs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exceptional writing and grammatical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and execute projects while meeting deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of donor relations and stewardship to a successful fundraising program.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Professional work experience in the areas of development, donor relations, or stewardshi
- Experience working in higher educatio
- Event experienc
- Familiarity with ThankVie
Additional Information:
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage; Retirement benefits; Family Care; and more.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs.
Salary Range: mid $50,000s – low $60,000s
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary position with the physical demands typical for an office environment involving extensive use of desktop computers. Occasional weekend and evening staffing of events is required.
Posting Date:
06/28/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
07/19/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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