Program Coordinator, YSM C&F Development

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Overview

Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator will provide advanced analysis and expert support for the Deputy Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations in all aspects of prospect management including drafting written materials, maintaining detailed prospect database records, preparation and monitoring of project budgets, managing financial record keeping to coordinate with C&F stewardship efforts, and planning and staffing site visits involving some of Yale's valued corporate and foundation partners. 

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Exceptional communication skills and advanced writing ability; ability to communicate effectively with donors and senior administrators; ability to write and edit complex scientific material including proposals, letters, briefings and reports. Writing sample required at time of interview. 

2. Project management skills. Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a timely manner. Ability to initiate/complete tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to manage long-term projects, including developing/documenting procedures and ensuring the procedures are followed. 

3. Demonstrated organizational and research abilities with strong attention to detail. Ability to analyze large volumes of information and synthesize it in cogent and concise written form. 

4. Professionalism, maturity and an ability to work with confidential information. 

5. Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency using database systems (FileMaker and/or Access) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree and two to three years of administrative professional writing experience. Experience in an academic setting and familiarity with science; knowledge of Yale. 

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Required Education and Experience

Eight years of related experience, six of them in the same job family at the next lower level and a high school level education; or six years of related experience and an Associate's Degree; or two years of related work experience and a Bachelor's Degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

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All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

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Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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