Category:: Alumni Affairs / Development
Department:: Advancement
Locations:: Pella, IA
Posted:: Nov 24, 2021
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Exempt
Position ID:: 139859

About Central College:

Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), sustainability education, athletics success, and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America that began in 1916. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and is just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

Central College is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community where students and employees feel welcome and can thrive. The Central College Welcome Statement is designed to promote and protect the safety, respect, and integrity of relationships among all members of our community. Each individual is responsible for creating an atmosphere that fosters openness, mutual respect, and inclusivity. To achieve these ends, Central College aims to establish a safe environment for all persons, including those considered diverse by contemporary and sometimes changing standards.

Central College is an equal opportunity employer. The college encourages candidates to apply who are from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, genetic information (for employees), or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, Central seeks candidates who have had experience working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse populations to apply.

Job Description:

The experience coordinator provides front-line administrative support and helps set the tone for advancement experiences, engagement, and serving with a heart for others. This energetic person reports to the director of development, works with highly confidential and sensitive information, forms relationships with a diverse group of external constituents, and interacts with internal contacts from all levels of the institution.

• Provide general administrative support primarily to the director of development and major gifts team. Support for the director of development and major gifts team includes, but is not limited to, data entry, calendar management, travel and itineraries, appointments, contact reports, presentations, mailings, communications, events, and projects.
• Support workflow of the advancement office as advised by the director of development and/or vice president for advancement. Examples include events involving major donors, giving societies, giving days, and individual donor visits to campus
• Process gift agreements; and track stewardship and follow-up needed for grants and donors.
• Learn internal systems (example: Ellucian Colleague database) to support the work of the team.
• Possess a warm personality with excellent customer service skills.
• Provide appropriate attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to manage paper and electronic communication workflow
• Engage with alumni, donors, and guests with a spirit of hospitality during signature college events such as Homecoming and also personalized visits to campus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office professional.
• Professional communication skills, organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure with flexibility.
• Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures with care for confidentiality.
• Service-orientated with a heart for others.

Additional Information:

A post-offer background check will be completed.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background check. Please submit the following materials:

1. A letter of interest relating to your qualifications for the position.
2. An updated resume.
3. Names and contact information of three references.