Development Coordinator
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Development Coordinator
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
February 22, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development Coordinator
Business Title:
Development Coordinator
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Development Coordinator supports the fundraising and stewardship efforts of the Murrow College of Communication (MCC), including Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB). This position coordinates and implements annual stewardship, annual giving, and donor-related activities, serving as a liaison between MCC and the WSU Foundation. Responsibilities include managing donor stewardship programs, executing annual giving strategies, planning special events, maintaining accurate records, and providing administrative support. The role requires independent judgment, initiative, and a high level of confidentiality while collaborating with college leadership, faculty, and staff.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
$3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fundraising, development, or administrative support.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven record of demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, including the ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets, reports, and professional documents.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience with CRM systems, similar donor database systems or programs (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Event planning experience.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Basic financial knowledge.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://murrow.wsu.edu/
Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name: Development
Location: Pullman, WA
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
• External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/156962755. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
• Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible
• Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or https://hrs@wsu.edu.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.
More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fccr.wsu.edu%2Fnotice-of-nondiscrimination%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cadelyn.hamrick%40wsu.edu%7C11675b5cb47246cf7e3c08dd76d243e7%7Cb52be471f7f147b4a8790c799bb53db5%7C0%7C0%7C638797367640010612%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ods%2FDN0Y4m8mef6Ap1x9c%2FqO17%2F5Wsfw7zJIwfbh%2Fk%3D&reserved=0
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6882005
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
https://www.jobelephant.com/
jeid-0f0c5795c081814da8b7a7fbb85647c5