Temporary Development Coordinator

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Development Department is currently seeking a Temporary Development Coordinator to join their team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Office Operations: assists with day-to-day office operations, special projects, internal coordination, stakeholder communications, funding-opportunity review, and the development of corporate and foundation proposals and applications. Working under designated leadership, the coordinator will support evolving departmental priorities, institutional initiatives, and time-sensitive assignments across both functional areas.
• Team Support & Coordination: Provide essential administrative and operational support to the development team, helping streamline processes, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations so developers can focus on core technical work.
• Strategic Talent Sourcing: Utilize LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other professional platforms to proactively identify, research, and engage top tier development talent, building a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future technical roles.
• Recruitment Partnership: Collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR to understand technical requirements, screen initial candidates, and coordinate the interview process from initial outreach through final hiring decisions.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates, technical