Job Description

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Specialist to support the Vice President for Advancement and Indianapolis & Regional Development Leadership Team.

This role combines project coordination, executive support, process improvement, and event planning. The ideal candidate enjoys managing multiple priorities, creating polished presentations and reports, coordinating meetings and special projects, and helping teams work more efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and manage projects that support fundraising and advancement goals.
• Create presentations, reports, donor briefings, and leadership communications.
• Plan and support meetings, events, and leadership forums.
• Track project timelines and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Support fundraising activities with research, donor information, and meeting materials.
• Collaborate with university leaders, development staff, and foundation partners.
• Serve as a key resource for the Indianapolis & Regional Development team.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three or more years of professional experience required.
• Project management, operations, administrative support, or similar experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

The compensation Range is $60,000 – $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This is a Hybrid Role (Remote Tuesdays & Thursdays) at our Downtown Indianapolis location.

Ready to help connect donor passion with the future of Indiana University? This posting will be open for a minimum of 10 days with the potential to extend. Apply today and join the Indiana University Foundation.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.