Job Summary
Auburn Advancement and the College of Human Sciences is excited to begin the search for a Coordinator to join our philanthropy team! This position is about building meaningful connections and making a tangible impact to elevate our engagement and philanthropic initiatives.

What You’ll Do:
Support and Assist: Work closely with our College of Human Sciences team to cultivate and steward relationships with key corporate and foundation donors and prospects.
Administrative Excellence: Handle vital administrative tasks that ensure the success and efficiency of the College of Human Sciences team as well as support Advancement Finance team for budget tracking, processing of vendor payments and travel reimbursements, and overseeing budget effectiveness for individual events.
Be a Front-Line Representative: Representing the College of Human Sciences team and Auburn Advancement, act as the go-to person for colleagues as well as university faculty, administrators, staff, donors, and prospects.
Champion Philanthropy: Inspire and facilitate philanthropic contributions by fostering strong, meaningful relationships and highlighting the impact on Auburn Advancements philanthropic initiatives.

Why You’ll Love It Here:
Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you’re trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum – a seasoned and respected advancement professional – our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.
Essential Functions
Your Responsibilities as a College of Human Sciences Coordinator:
Purpose: Every task you undertake, from prospect management research to drafting proposals, directly contributes to Auburn Advancement’s mission. You will help build relationships with donors who are passionate about philanthropic initiatives, ensuring their contributions have a meaningful and lasting impact.
Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in Advancement, including Advancement Events, and across campus, to coordinate anything from complex meetings, to stewardship events, ensuring smooth communication. Your ability to collaborate effectively will ensure that our initiatives are well-coordinated and successful. Help to plan and execute corporate and foundation donor visits, meetings, and engagement events to establish and expand engagement across the university.
Innovation: Utilize creative approaches to streamline tasks, enhance proposal development, and improve donor communications. An opportunity to seek out and apply innovative methods to enhance our fundraising strategies, utilizing advanced research techniques.
Production: From drafting, editing, and formatting proposals and/or grants, to compiling and submitting proposal packages, your focus on production ensures that every piece of work is of the highest quality and delivered on time. You will handle logistical aspects of meetings and travel, process expenses, and monitor budgets with precision. Provide support to gather data, materials, and collateral for prospecting, grant applications, and impact reporting. Making sure all operational aspects are executed to the standard to support our fundraising efforts.
Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I

Bachelor’s degree

Level II

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience OR
Master’s degree

Level III

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of experience OR
Master’s degree + 2 years of experience

Scope of Experience: Experience in public relations work and general office operations