Job Summary
The Coordinator Campaign Operations reports to the Vice President Development Operations and Strategy and plans, organizes and implements the logistical and operational aspects of the WVU Foundation’s comprehensive fundraising campaign to ensure efficiency and a positive donor experience.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develops a thorough and complete understanding of the campaign to be able to address questions and comments appropriately, and knows when to consult with leadership on issues requiring additional information or approval.
- Supports the work of the Vice President Development Operations and Strategy with planning, organizing and implementing steps to manage the campaign.
- Communicates and interacts with University and unit leadership, fundraising staff, faculty, students, volunteers and other key individuals about the campaign on a regular basis.
- Serves as point of contact for unit and central development officers and other staff for the campaign.
- Organizes meetings with leadership of the University and the Foundation, prepares agendas and materials for staff campaign meetings as needed.
- Serves as a point of contact for campaign volunteers in helping to plan and manage their activities so they can successfully carry out their role in the campaign.
- Assists with the management and planning of campaign-related activities. This including but is not limited to campaign summits, public phase kick-off event, cultivation events with WVU and WVUF leadership, stewardship opportunities in conjunction with the Donor Engagement program, milestones during the campaign and an end-of-campaign celebration.
- Tracks campaign expenses and provides updates on the campaign budget.
- Completes other duties as assigned by the Vice President Development Operations and Strategy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, fundraising or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong editing, proofreading and fact checking skills
- Creativity and creative thinking skills
- Ability to translate complex academic and/or health care information into clear jargon-free language that conveys a compelling case for impact
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and produce polished, concise and accurate content under tight deadlines
- Ability to independently manage and prioritize workload
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building skills
- Ability to be flexible and take initiative when needed
- Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work with staff from all sectors and at all levels
- Ability to analyze issues and identify potential solutions
Physical requirements
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Other Duties
Work Environment: Position is expected to primarily be in-person, but over time, hybrid may be acceptable in alignment with the WVUF work/telecommuting policy. Travel is required at times for this position.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance, employer paid dental, vision, group life, and long-term disability insurance, HRA/HSA options with employer contributions, FSA, generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions, and tuition assistance and dependent scholarship opportunities.
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