Auburn University · 1 month ago
Development Programs Administrator - Human Sciences
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$49K/yr - $74K/yr
4+ years expAuburn University is seeking a Development Programs Administrator for their Human Sciences division. This role involves providing program support, managing annual giving programs, engaging with alumni and donors, and coordinating events to enhance fundraising efforts.
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Responsibilities
Provides the essential day-to-day management, planning, development, and implementation of annual giving programs/services/fundraisers/events to support engagement and identification of current and potential prospects at the College of Human Sciences. Ensures that goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frames and other parameters
Attends, assists, and participates in events and functions as necessary to promote programs. Engages with friends, alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff to increase engagement and awareness of programs at the College of Human Sciences
Recruits members/participants for membership including the Dean’s Society of Distinction, Auburn Hospitality Guild and other affinity organizations in the College of Human Sciences. Creates and maintains record of contacts and constituents. Builds relationships by developing and promoting interaction between parties
Participates and assists in the solicitation of annual gifts, including sponsorships, through person-to-person visits, group visits, and/or phone contacts. Identifies and recommends individuals, corporations, or groups that qualify as prospective donors and ensures information is forwarded to appropriate Development colleagues and contacts
Develops and maintains stewardship plan, providing stewardship to include acknowledgement and expression of gratitude for gifts to the College of Human Sciences programs either by letter, phone call, and/or participating in/attending events and functions attended by donors
Through self and/or with assistance of other team members, completes daily operational duties for prospecting at functions to include coordination and organization of activities, meetings, and events as well as activities such as mailings, phone calls, emails, renewals/upgrades, sponsorship lists, etc
Responsible for routine tasks associated with programs/services/events to include but not limited to internal or external promotional activities, preparing reports, presenting statistics and updates, etc
Collaboratively works with Development Coordinator to manage and process financial documentation such as vendor vouchers, travel expenses, and employee reimbursements accurately and according to university policies and procedures
Responsible for maintaining records relating to Advancement. Utilizes services of central Advancement in assisting College of Human Sciences – Senior Director and staff to qualify prospects for programs. Maintains records, reports, and information on patrons, alumni, friends, corporations and campus departments relating to programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, public relations, event coordination, or administrative support of these related functions
Master's degree plus 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, public relations, event coordination, or administrative support of these related functions
Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the areas of fundraising, sales, marketing, recruiting, or public relations specifically relevant to the identification of potential prospects of gifts
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Auburn University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (75)
2024 (83)
2023 (79)
2022 (50)
2021 (50)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
Recent News
Verified Market Research
2025-11-07
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