The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is recognized as an international leader in translating scientific discovery into clinical therapies. Physicians and scientists at WFIRM were the first in the world to engineer laboratory-grown organs that were successfully implanted into humans. Today, this interdisciplinary team that numbers about 400 is working to engineer more than 40 different replacement tissues and organs, and to develop healing cell therapies – all with the goal to cure, rather than merely treat, disease.

JOB SUMMARY

With limited supervision and in collaboration with the WFIRM leadership team, the Outreach and Education Coordinator utilizes administrative skills to coordinate and develop projects within WFIRM’s education and philanthropy program portfolio. Manage associated events for the education, philanthropy, and intellectual property programs. Must be adept at using available technology for development and delivery of materials. Use experience and education to support the educational, philanthropic and translational missions of WFIRM.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Associate of Arts Degree and a minimum of five years related business/coordination and planning experience.
Experience in department to be served preferred.

Reports To: Administrative Manager (with accountability to Chief of Intellectual Property and Legal Counsel, Chief Philanthropic Officer and Chief Education Officer)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work with WFIRM Chief Educational Officer to coordinate, develop and implement educational programs, events and curriculum resources pertinent to WFIRM mission and goals for delivery through a contemporary learning management system; coordinate and assist in the management of project plans and timelines, tracking budget, goals and key milestones; manage application processes, registrations, communications, meetings and activities, contract negotiations as assigned, speaker arrangements and catering needs for educational programs; and assist and/or represent leader in meetings as needed.
Work with the WFIRM Chief Philanthropic Officer in preparation, development, and submission of proposals and reports for external and internal communications. Provides support for the Institute Philanthropic Advisory Group, their philanthropy projects, events and communication, including meeting preparation and attendance, notes, follow up, and response to day to day requests for information and assistance. Manage long-term relationships with grass roots donors providing information and assistance as needed; assist in the receipt and timely booking, acknowledgement, reporting and stewardship of all gifts. Manages the Chief Philanthropic Officer’s (CPO) calendar needs, meetings, donor visits, and travel. Significant correspondence required. Works with the Institute Director’s support personnel to schedule philanthropic meetings, presentations, manage calendar needs, and donor travel and visits that involve the Director. Coordinates as needed with Medical Center philanthropy office.
Work with WFIRM Chief Intellectual Property Officer to coordinate outreach, communications, and events and manage information for the WFIRM intellectual property program.
Meeting planner and manager for education and philanthropy events; manage volunteer activities for education, philanthropy, and intellectual property events.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Professional and superior oral and written communication skills
Superior customer service and team working skills; comfort with working with a diverse, global constituency
Attention to detail, superior organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently with appropriate exercise of judgment and discretion
Ability to organize and manage large volumes of materials and prioritize work independently
Passion for the work of the Institute; staying informed on the Institute’s accomplishments
Comfort with scientific and medical language as used with a lay audience
Discretion in handling confidential information; compliance with all pertinent policies and procedures governing HIPAA and ethical fundraising standards
Advanced computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications, internet and email, graphics and multimedia, spreadsheets and databases and Blackbaud (philanthropic donor software)

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Outreach and Education Coordinator, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Outreach and Education Coordinator, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine