Development Specialist, Cancer

Apply for Job Job ID 366310
Location Twin Cities
Job Family LR-Clerical
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Job Code 1897
Employee Class AFSCME Unit 6 - Clerical
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About the Job

As a key member of the development support team, the Development Specialist provides administrative support to development officers within Cancer, Children's Health and Neurosciences development. This position involves coordinating departmental activities and projects -including planning, research, information management, event support, and digital communication. The role also includes conducting fund analysis and offering recommendations to leadership on donor engagement strategies.

Key responsibilities include managing calendars, scheduling meetings, supporting stewardship activities, and preparing meeting notes. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with team members across units and representing the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) to the donor community. The Development Specialist will also assist in organizing complex meetings and special events in partnership with other teams across the Foundation and the University.

Starting salary: $50,000- 60,000 based on experience.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support- 35%

• Provide administrative support for Development Officers across multiple teams (Cancer & Children's Health, Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB), Aging).
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings with donors, prospects, faculty, and volunteers, and coordinate travel and budget/purchasing.
• Prepare meeting materials (e.g., PowerPoint slides), provide technical support, and produce meeting minutes and correspondence.
• Facilitate reports, queries, and mailings related to meetings, events, and engagement opportunities. Generate mailing lists/mail merges for mass mailings.
• Support grant applications, community partner events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Lead administrative efforts for signature fundraising events (e.g., Cancer and Couture for Kids).
• Maintain and organize departmental files, including expense reports and metrics related to major gift development and ROI on donor events.
• Support student workers/interns.

Program Coordination- 50%

• Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, faculty, and UMF leadership, ensuring timely and confidential follow-up.
• Coordinate development-related activities, including proposal/gift agreement completion and events like Couture for Kids and signature cancer center fundraisers.
• Manage the cancer development team's social media accounts.
• Lead day-to-day communications with event committees and task forces, including managing donor inquiries and event logistics.
• Oversee and support fundraising initiatives such as annual giving campaigns, community partner events, and memorial gifts for cancer and neuro teams.
• Track and manage fundraising data, including financial reports, donor stewardship plans, and donor database entries.
• Support MIDB and other priority projects, including managing VIP donor tours and the MIDB Advisory Council activities and communications.
• Contribute to the management and execution of projects for MIDB, Aging, and key neuro priorities, while supporting the MIDB Advisory Council by developing tools, tracking engagement, and managing all aspects of council meetings and activities.
• Provide administrative backup for leadership roles and assist with the execution of various projects and special events.

Reporting and Information Management- 15%

• Support tracking fundraising information, fund balances, and metrics, generating regular reports on giving and development officer productivity. Collaborate with faculty, financial administrators, and UMF Finance to resolve issues and support donor stewardship plans with development officers.
• Support departmental activities, budgets, and data reporting, utilizing the Donor Management System (DMS) to request and manage ad hoc queries and support unit functions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment (exhibit 100% of the time)

• Continuous learning in diversity, equity and inclusion for oneself and team via training, podcasts, articles, etc.
• Seek to explore and understand cultural differences and create a culture of belonging.
• Develop and employ anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work.
• Advocate for employees of all ethnicities, genders, ages and backgrounds
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with employees, colleagues, stakeholders, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and five years of related project coordination or administrative experience. Coursework in a related field may substitute for some of the years of experience.
• Computer skills with demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), including word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation and email.
• Verbal and written communications skills sufficient to composing and editing correspondence, including spelling, grammar, clarity, punctuation for correspondence and records.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in computing functions such as downloads and merge/purge operations from two databases, querying and data analysis to generate ad hoc reports to meet specifications, and creation of complex presentations including advanced formatting and integration of multimedia
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with attention to detail and work in high-pressure situations and a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of business or administrative terminology and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to work limited evening and weekend hours to staff events as necessary.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a tracking/gift accounting software such as Raiser Edge, DMS, Salesforce or other development.
• Knowledge of University procedures and systems.
• Experience in project management.
• Skill and experience in organizing, managing and maintaining office records and procedures.
  

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $24.07/hour - $29.76/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type:Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).