Development Coordinator, Strategic Opportunities

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

UBC Development & Alumni Engagement is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable Development Coordinator to join the Strategic Opportunities team. Reporting to the Director of Development, Strategic Opportunities, this role provides essential operational support to connect donors with opportunities across UBC and advance the university’s priorities through philanthropy.

The Development Coordinator will undertake a wide variety of responsibilities, including data entry and maintenance, activity tracking, processing donations, scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, and supporting donor engagement activities. The role will also assist with briefing notes, correspondence, donor materials, reports, and other written communications. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing multiple priorities, takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, and has strong writing and communication skills.

As a key member of a collaborative and high-performing team, the Development Coordinator will gain valuable insight into major gift fundraising and philanthropic partnerships while helping to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the team's work. If you are curious, proactive, and excited by the prospect of contributing behind the scenes to help connect donors with transformative opportunities at UBC, we'd love to hear from you.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Effective computer skills.

Proven ability to interact effectively and positively with staff, managers and donors.