The Stewardship team within Development and Alumni Relations is hiring a Stewardship Coordinator to manage the acknowledgement process for gifts (under $100K) designated to university initiatives and other custom gift acknowledgements. This project is expected to last at least three months at 40 hours per week.

　　Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) assists Vanderbilt University in securing the resources, both human and financial, that are required to achieve its mission and goals. DAR is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals and organizations whose charitable objectives are consistent with those of Vanderbilt’s teaching and research programs.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Manage acknowledgment process (in close collaboration with development officers) for gifts of $2,500-$99,999 to university initiatives.

　　Facilitate additive, personalized cover letters and pieces in scholarship announcement letters, impact reporting, and financial reporting to donors.

　　Assist with donor replies expressing interest in connecting with students as part of scholarship impact reporting.

　　Bring an additional layer of proofing to key projects.

　　Assist Planned Giving with confirmation of stewardship of surviving family members.

　　Assist with special projects and customized stewardship.

　　Perform other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

　　Strong interpersonal and phone skills

　　Ability to perform and manage multiple projects

　　Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member

　　Ability to keep private information confidential

　　Effective oral and written communications skills

　　Strong time management and organizational skills

　　Ability to work independently, assuming responsibility, prioritizing and carrying out duties with minimal supervision

　　Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

　　At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

　　Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

　　Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.