Advancement Administrative Coordinator

The University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign is accepting applications for an Advancement Administrative Coordinator at the University Laboratory High School. This position supports the University Laboratory High Schools' Advancement Office by overseeing donor data management, assisting in event coordination, facilitating communications and outreach efforts, and helping develop and implement strategic programs. This multifaceted role also involves fiscal processing, travel support, and community engagement to help further the mission of Uni High and its Advancement initiatives. Duties Responsibilities Marketing Communications • Collaborate with the Advancement team to develop consistent messaging and communication strategies that strengthen alumni and donor engagement and promote the school's mission. • Manage the Advancement Office's social media presence by creating and scheduling content that promotes fundraising, alumni engagement, events, and school initiatives. • Coordinate the development and distribution of electronic newsletters and other communications for alumni, donors, parents, and friends of Uni High. • Coordinate with appropriate staff to request and implement updates to the Advancement section of the Uni High website. • Support internal communications by sharing Advancement news, events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising initiatives with faculty, staff, and students. Administrative Support • Manage mailings to alumni and current parents: prepare mailing lists, merge documents, stuff envelopes, and track mailings. • Request and maintain mailing lists and advancement-related reports from UIF. • Schedule and manage the Director’s calendar and ensure smooth execution of program events and campus/community engagements. • Track merchandise inventory and report findings to the Business Manager annually. • Order and organize constituent packets and school memorabilia. • Maintain internal financial and procedural documentation for office reference. • Collaborate with the Director and Advancement team in visioning and developing strategic program plans. • Coordinate with the Advancement team to align goals and tasks. Data Management Donor Relations • Perform timely and accurate data entry in the University of Illinois Foundation (UIF) donor database (TED), maintaining up-to-date records for constituents, students, faculty, and staff. • Generate donor gift receipts and coordinate acknowledgements including letters, cards, and videos in line with the Advancement Office’s stewardship plan. • Prepare and distribute weekly gift acknowledgement letters for the Director’s signature. • Generate reports from TED, including gift acknowledgements, fund analysis, and constituent profiles. • Process gifts using appropriate UIF documentation and procedures. Event Planning Coordination • Support and organize monthly Advancement Committee meetings, including taking and distributing meeting minutes. • Support the planning and execution of major events such as- ReUNIon Weekend, Alumni receptions and dinners, Graduation events (e.g., Senior Supper, Rising Star Award Dinner), New Parent Reception, Regional alumni gatherings. • Manage event logistics including venue reservations, preparation of materials, catering coordination, and on-site assistance. • Work with communications staff to publicize Advancement Office events and initiatives through appropriate channels. Fiscal Travel Support • Coordinate award logistics on behalf of the Uni High Advancement office; act as liaison with the Uni High Business office to ensure smooth operation. • Assist the Director and Assistant Director of Advancement with travel arrangements. • Process expense reports and purchases using Chrome River; utilize T-card/P-card in accordance with university policies. • Create requisitions through iBuy for office and event-related purchases. • Assist with program-related financial responsibilities. Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends for events.