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Overview
Reporting to theAssistantDirector of Development, theDevelopmentCoordinatorprovideshigh leveladministrative and operational support to the Office of Development & Alumni Affairs at the School of Public Health. The Development Coordinator will help drive strategic initiatives, manage donor data,supporteventsand ensure seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.EssentialDuties include:Receive checks mailed to the YSPH Development office and complete required paperwork for Gift and RecordsServices to deposit money into correct accounts.Book pledges andmanagethe setup of a newgiftaccount designationsand fund setupinaccordance witha formalized gift agreementsdictating donor terms of payment. Work with the YSPH Business Office to secure newfundChartsof Accounts, tocommunicate details of funds available to internal parties, to deliver quarterly reports on new fundsestablished, and to evaluate open pledgebalancesfor annual budget planning. Monitor all incoming gifts from donors, communicate with Gift and Records Servicesregardingincoming cash wires, ACH transfers, etc., and ensure all money is secured,designated, and creditedcorrectly.Oversee requests for gift adjustments as needed. Maintain up-to-date records of changing details or reporting requirements for each fund. Assistin the planningand execution ofdevelopment and alumni events; partner with internal teams to enhance engagement opportunities for alumni and supporters; track event participation. Regularly pull andmaintaintop donor lists and revenue queriesfor reporting to the dean. Track and analyze donor/alumni engagement and giving andimplement, propose, and document new processes for streamlining data input and collection to capture the work of YSPH developmentand alumni affairs in Hopper. Assistin the creation of presentations, meeting agendas, and guiding documentation for the Yale School of Public Health Leadership Council (the School’s Advisory Board). Ensures compliance with University, Federal, and State guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
1. Proficiencyin Microsoft Suite
2. Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills
3. Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail; strong organizational and project management skills
4. Excellent interpersonal skillswithabilityto handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Ability to Create/edit complex queries in Hopper
Familiarity with fundraising and donor relations
Experience with event planning
Principal Responsibilities
1. Drafts a variety of written materials, including detailed individual prospect briefings and endowed gift agreement, proposals in support of specific University initiatives and internal and external correspondence that conforms to the style and voice of the sender. 2. Coordinates research on individual donors and the history and status of gift commitments as needed by gift officers and other University officials. Ensures the accuracy of gift acknowledgments and all information communicated to donors and prospects. 3. Prepares reports on prospect pools summarizing giving, status, affiliation and other data points, as needed. 4. Assists in the coordination of special events, including dedications, donor recognition events and celebration of special initiatives to ensure timely and successful completion of the proceedings. 5. Designs and produces ad hoc reports based on data extracted from primary databases to support fund raising programs. 6. Oversees stewardship functions to ensure that donors receive ongoing communication regarding the benefits of their gifts to Yale. 7. Supports fundraising directors and gift officers in a range of additional activities related to the University’s development effort, as needed. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Job Posting Date
04/29/2026
Job Category
Administrative Support
Bargaining Unit
L34
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade D
Compensation Grade Profile
Hourly Range
$31.83
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughtheir hiring department.
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Note
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