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About the role

  • Athletics fundraising coordinator advancing University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas sports programs. Managing donor stewardship, alumni relations, fundraising initiatives, events and data-driven operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead short- and long-term stewardship initiatives to advance and strengthen the sustainability and success of Golden Bears and Pandas inter-university sports programs
  • Assist with raising more than one million dollars annually
  • Support varsity teams and alumni associations with fundraising initiatives, including Support the Sport
  • Develop, manage and execute strategic fundraising and alumni relations strategies and initiatives
  • Build the Athletics Stewardship Strategic Plan
  • Execute stewardship activities and manage alumni, donor and friends relations, affinity and engagement
  • Support 15 Golden Bears & Pandas alumni associations through leadership with the Green & Gold Athletic Society
  • Implement effective and efficient communication strategies and ongoing advancement initiatives and events
  • Screen, triage, direct and process phone, electronic and in-person queries
  • Draft routine communications for supervisor review
  • Prepare letters, emails and documents; maintain and update mailing lists; proofread and reformat documents
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases; prepare standard, ad-hoc and customized reports
  • Maintain records and files; organize meetings; coordinate agendas, materials and minutes
  • Assist with sponsorship funds and related paperwork; initiate transactions with finance and HR resources
  • Coordinate stakeholder responses and ensure compliance with university policies
  • Collaborate with donor relations and departmental leadership to streamline processes
  • Support team-level fundraising initiatives with central units such as Crowdfunding and Annual Giving
  • Perform donor, alumni and prospect data entry and complete potential gift documentation
  • Manage assigned projects from start to finish, including project plans, deliverables and project administration
  • Facilitate strategic planning processes and advise directors on initiatives, operational plans and performance measures
  • Lead logistics for committees, meetings, seminars, team activities and events
  • Request strategic RFIs; track issues and decisions; research, collect and analyze data
  • Create reports, identify trends and recommend operational improvements

Requirements

  • Diploma required (e.g. Administrative diploma program or management program)
  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree considered an asset
  • Strong customer service or hospitality background is an asset
  • Previous employment in an Academic environment is an asset
  • Strong attention to detail is required
  • Ability to prioritize and strong organizational skills are required
  • Ability to work in a flexible and changing environment is required
  • Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously is required
  • Resume and cover letter required for application

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Position subject to applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)
  • Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of remote and in-person work

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$52,362 - CA$70,697 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Tech skills

Pandas

Location requirements

HybridEdmontonCanada

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