Development Coordinator, Faculty of Medicine

Staff - Non Union

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Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Development & Alumni Engagement, Level A

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Job Title

Development Coordinator, Faculty of Medicine

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Department

Development Medicine Operations

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Compensation Range

$6,143.67 - $8,830.25 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

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Posting End Date

September 21, 2026

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

Job End Date

May 19, 2028

This is a leave replacement for a fixed term duration.

Are you interested in making a real impact on the most pressing health challenges through cutting-edge academic research and education? Do you want to develop your career on a collaborative, high-performing team with passionate, generous colleagues who will support you to learn and grow? The UBC Faculty of Medicine is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our health care philanthropy team, where ambition and collaboration lead to more than $90M raised every year.

Playing a critical role in supporting donor stewardship and relationships, you will support high-quality events, meetings, and philanthropy and alumni programs, building strong relationships with internal teams, vendors and partners.

To learn more about this role, please contact the hiring manager, Elizabeth Jeffs Elizabeth.jeffs@ubc.ca.

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.

Job Summary The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing program implementation and coordination to development programs. This position is instrumental in the delivery of programs and services designed to facilitate a lifelong relationship with UBC donors, alumni and students. Participates in on-going fundraising planning.

Organizational Status

Reports to: One of: Associate Director, Manager, Director, Senior Director/Assistant Dean, or Executive Director of Development.

Works with: UBC faculty and staff involved in fundraising.

Contacts: Donors, outside community groups and organizations.

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities.

Work Performed

• Supports the development and implementation of new unit initiatives that advance UBC`s strategic plan
• Ensures that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement and stewardship programs are in place;
• Develops and maintains a deep understanding and expert use of the University's donor and alumni database;
• Participates in on-going fundraising planning and practice and process development;
• Writes donor/prospect solicitation materials and correspondence;
• Researches and drafts fundraising proposals for senior management for presentation to donors;
• Develops unit analytical reports as requested by manager;
• Ensures processing of donor gifts, pledges and receipts;
• Develops and maintains processes and procedures as needed;
• Needs to accommodate flexible hours, attending events;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement Programs conducted by the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio on behalf of the University are very public. The financial and moral responsibility to the University and to donors is significant. The interactions of this position with donors and others external to the University can have serious implications for the Development and Alumni Engagement portfolio. Poor judgement could lead to the alienation of donors, embarrassment to UBC and its senior administration and can result in the loss of significant financial support to the University.

Supervision Received Works under direction from manager to achieve objectives. Work is reviewed for achievement of objectives, soundness of judgement and quality of work.

Supervision Given None.

Minimum Qualifications University degree in relevant discipline. Minimum of one year of related experience, or the equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.