Job Title: Development Specialist

Department: Development Administration

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

The Development Specialist is a central connector within Advancement, supporting the Associate Vice President for Development and multiple fundraising teams through high‑level administrative expertise. This role helps drive the success of Development, Annual Giving, Corporate & Foundation Relations, the Fine Arts Center, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, and Prospect Management by coordinating projects, communications, budgets, travel, meetings, reporting, and data with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Associate Vice President for Development.
• Assist in drafting, writing, editing, updating, and tracking Activity Reports, Prospect Lists, Opportunities, and Grants for the entire department.
• Organize logistics for, and provide accurate and timely recording of, Development activities, including activity reports, gift documentation, and direct communications between internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the completion of data-driven research, donor prospecting, and gift officer portfolio hygiene reviews.
• Collaborates with the Donor Relations Office, Annual Giving team, and Planned Giving team on Donor Recognition Societies’ engagement and specialized impact reports.
• Work with Fine Arts Center on data evaluation and documentation of FAC development activities to allow for efficient and accurate recording across platforms.
• Develop, prepare, and analyze custom CRM data reports to support the ever-evolving needs of the Development teams.
• Serve as Salesforce CRM specialist and liaison between Advancement Operations team and Development team on Salesforce processes and procedures.
• Manage, monitor, organize and assume responsibility for the Development operating budget. Includes preparing and executing Concur invoices, staff expense reimbursements, Adobe Sign journal entries, supply orders, requisitions and purchase orders, and p-card reconciliation.
• Submit and monitor Facilities, Maintenance, and IT work orders for departmental needs.
• Provides administrative support for departmental hiring efforts, including search committees, interview processes, and on-boarding/off-boarding of department staff.
• Organizes logistics for constituent relationship activities, including outreach, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop and maintain a departmental Standard Operating Procedures document for the offices of Development, Annual Giving, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, and Prospect Management teams in collaboration with their respective team members.
• Uphold a high-level of confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work while collaborating with a variety of diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and a minimum of three years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• A problem-based, systems thinker; proficient writer; skilled mind for data and technology; excellent customer service skills and oral communication
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and solve problems with a positive outlook
• Availability for occasional schedule changes to include weekend or evening hours as needed
• Experienced in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience pulling reports from various databases
• Strong editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and telephone skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus experience in fundraising and/or the non-profit sector.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: March 20, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $20.75 to $24.69 per hour

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html