Development Support Specialist

Please note, this is a temporary position.

The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

For more info/to apply visit Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Posting Details

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department

University Advancement

External Link to Posting

Vacancy Number

TSP5595PST

Working Title

Development Support Specialist

Job Title

Office Support I

Temp Position Type

SHRA Temporary

Job Category

Clerical & Office Support

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Advancement Support Specialist provides short‑term capacity across three critical workstreams—fundraising prospect research, development fund and file management, and donor stewardship—to stabilize operations during current vacancies. The role partners closely with Prospect Development, Advancement Services, and Major Gifts to keep the pipeline moving, maintain data integrity, and ensure timely donor touches and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect Research & Prospect Development (approx. 50%)

• Under the guidance of the Prospect Development team at the UNC System office, conduct targeted research to identify and qualify using approved tools (e.g., Raiser's Edge, LexisNexis, Donor Search) and prepare concise research briefs for gift officers.
• Assist with the maintenance of prospect records, attributes, and proposal data in Raiser's Edge per Prospect Development standards.

Development Fund and Files Management (approx. 35%)

• Assist with the file imaging project, digitizing and indexing donor hardcopy files in ImageNow
• Assis with the fund recoding project.

Donor Stewardship (10%)

• Assist with the execution of customized stewardship plans as outlined by the gift officers (e.g. ordering naming plaques, customized event swag, etc.)
• Selecting, ordering, and maintaining an inventory of swag for Development Officers to gift to donors.
• Assist with major and/or planned giving stewardship mailings

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience with Raiser's Edge, AlumniFinder, LexisNexis, AlmaConnect, DonorSearch, ImageNow

Prior work in higher‑ed advancement or non‑profit fundraising operations.

Excellent written communication for donor‑facing materials and internal notes.

Required Certifications or Licensure

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Days

M - F

Hours Per Week

40

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$15/hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position.

The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

For more info/to apply visit Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date

12/12/2025

Job Closing Date

12/18/2025

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter