Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)

Job description

Job Title

Development Coordinator

Classification

Administrative Support Coordinator II

AutoReqId

551533

Department

College and Program Development

Division

Vice President, University Advancement

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,058 - $6,653 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,058 - $4,367 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students.

As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding.

We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs.

At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination.

We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.



About the Position: 

College and Program Development generates financial support for Cal State Fullerton, benefiting each of the eight colleges, Student Affairs, Titan Athletics, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, and the Pollak Library.

We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II).

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Development, College of the Arts, the Development Coordinator provides comprehensive project, budget, event, stewardship, and administrative coordination for the development team at the College of the Arts.

The Development Coordinator coordinates successful internal and external outreach operations to ensure the effectiveness of development efforts in the College of Arts.

This critical position serves as an important liaison between the college, its community of donors, volunteer groups and other key constituents.

Duties include but are not limited to event and project planning and implementation budget tracking, donor communication and stewardship, membership renewal and acquisition, data gathering and reporting, gift processing, work direction for student employees, and data management and reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

High School diploma or the equivalent and five years of progressively responsible experience in general office, clerical or secretarial work or the equivalent.

Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

Thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Expertise in using office software packages, technology, and systems.

Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.

Ability to independently interpret and apply policies and procedures and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.

Ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and requests related to work area.

Ability to understand problems from a broad perspective and anticipate the impact of office administration problems and solutions on other areas.

Ability to analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions.

Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections requiring some inference.

Ability to effectively write and present own reports.

Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels including highly sensitive interpersonal situations.

Ability to use negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve results and expedite projects.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Three years’ experience working in higher education or with non-profit.

Experience with event coordination.

Experience working in a fundraising setting.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Must be able to work annual commencement ceremonies.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive.

Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time).

Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (., H1-B Visas).

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9.

This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees

Required Skill Profession

Counselors, Social Workers, And Other Community And Social Service Specialists