Development Support Specialist

Job Description

Title: Development Support Specialist

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External – minimum 7 days

Department: 81R000 – University Development

Division: 7R0000 – Development

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade:

Retirement: KERS

Contact Person: Melissa Grinstead

Requisition Number: Fulltime Staff

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Development Support Specialist will provide administrative and professional support services for all activities of the department. The Development Support Specialist assists the Associate Vice President of Development and the Senior Director of Development Operations, and their respective staffs with communication, resource management, data management and analysis, scheduling, organization, research, and coordination of activities across departments within EKU to ensure a positive development experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Three years of work related experience is required.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 50% – Perform Administrative Functions to support the effective operation of the department and associated programs – ()
• 25% – Maintain excellent public relations with internal and external constituents and create professional and accurate reports, presentations, and documents. – ()
• 15% – Coordinate and assist with the facilitation and evaluation of Development Events. – ()
• 10% – Ensure the effective operation of the department by performing other duties as required or requested – ()

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.