Development Assistant II, Office of Philanthropic Partnerships (OPP)

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DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT II, OFFICE OF PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS (OPP), Resource Development,to provide the OPP with high-level administrative support. Will perform a range of complex administrative and logistical duties in support of philanthropic advisors, including calendar and travel management, itinerary and meeting preparation, expense processing, and documenting donor activity. Will also collaborate with other OPP staff members and deal with multiple campus constituencies to coordinate and complete OPP projects and tasks, and be responsible for other administrative tasks related to building and maintaining a successful fundraising program to achieve OPP goals.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: a high school diploma or its equivalent; at least three years’ administrative, office, or related experience, preferably providing administrative support and database management in a fundraising, higher education, or other nonprofit setting; ability to take initiative and seek out ways to improve processes; flexibility and adaptability; ability to assess priorities, meet deadlines, manage, and follow up on a variety of complex activities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment; discretion when handling confidential information; strong interpersonal, customer service, writing, editing, proofreading, organizational, decision making, problem-solving, and time management skills; ability to interact and work cooperatively with a variety of people and communicate with diplomacy; experience and a high degree of proficiency with FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook); familiarity with and ability to acquire proficiency with donor database management systems; meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Seek someone who is proactive and able to consistently exercise independent judgment when organizing and carrying out work and obtaining results. PREFERRED:  bachelor’s degree. Job #21185-4

This position will be hybrid, with a combination of on-campus and remote work.

4/28/22