Program Coordinator, Advancement & Alumni Engagement for the Sinclair School of Nursing

About the role

We are seeking a program coordinator to support the Sinclair School of Nursing’s advancement and alumni engagement. This role sits at the center of alumni connection, donor stewardship, and student support and is an ideal fit for someone who enjoys building relationships and bringing meaningful programs to life.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with advancement and alumni engagement leaders, faculty, staff, and campus partners to drive key initiatives.
• Support donor and alumni relations through acknowledgment, recognition, and reporting on the impact of gifts.
• Lead giving society tracking and engagement.
• Manage the full scholarship process including reviewing applications, coordinating committees, ensuring students receive awards accurately and on time, and preparing donor stewardship materials.
• Play a key role in supporting event logistics and guest services while maintaining a polished, safe environment.
• Create memorable experiences for the SSON community by organizing banquets, award ceremonies, and signature events.
• Responsible for managing nomination materials, committee coordination, timelines, and run of show details.
• Occasionally assist in support of the Dean, Dean’s staff, and the larger SSON team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with numerical data, review financial documents for accuracy with attention to details, and enter and retrieve financial information from databases/software programs.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships both internal and external with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Previous knowledge or experience working with CRM, Power BI or other data management platforms is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Skills

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Event planning and coordination
• Financial management
• CRM and data management

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $52,915 to $56,000 annually

Schedule

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an occasional need to work during events and activities which occur outside regular core hours