• TES Donor Relations Stewardship Coordinator

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    TES3108P

    Home Org Name

     

    Donor Relations

     

    Division Name

     

    Senior VP, Advancement

    Position Title

    TES Donor Relations Stewardship Coordinator

     

    Estimated Hours Per Week

     

    35

    Anticipated Length of Assignment

    1 year or more, based on performance

    Job Summary

    **Auburn Advancement** is excited to begin the search for a **Donor Relations Stewardship Coordinator** . The individual in this position will represent Auburn University and will provide direct support in the Donor Relations Department of Auburn Advancement.

    **Temporary Employment Services (TES )** , a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

    + Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time

    + Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads

    + Assistance with special projects

    + Seasonal work

    + Emergencies

     

    If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

     

    AU student employees are not eligible forTES .

    Essential Functions

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    + preparing acknowledgement letters for the Senior Vice President of Advancement and the President of the university (25%);

    + preparing tribute notifications for gifts made in honor or in memory of an individual (25%);

    + assisting with special impact reporting (20%);

    + maintaining donor records with a high level of confidentiality;

    + assisting with planning and executing recognition and stewardship records, materials and events (10%);

    + monitors budget and prepares vouchers and statements for reconciliation (10%);

    + participating in other special projects, which may include gift agreement related projects, donor societies, marketing functions or document templates for the unit and partner units (10%).

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution plus 1 year of work experience in public relations work and general office operations

    OR

    + Master’s degree

    Expectations:

    + Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of public relations work is required.

    + Candidates should have work experience that required them to exercise independent judgment and discretion to deal with routine to moderately complex administrative matters.

    + Candidates should possess the ability to deal creatively, confidently and professionally with a wide variety of individual donors; and have the ability to take initiative, work independently and manage multiple projects.

    + Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, written communication skills, intermediate/advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.

     

    _A skills assessment test may be administered._

    Desired Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $21.00 - $29.00/hour

     

    Work Hours

     

    Regular business hours (M-F 7:45 - 4:45), including some evenings and weekends.

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Date

     

    11/06/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56719

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

     

    Optional Documents