STAFF ASSISTANT, NEUROSCIENCE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

School of Medicine:

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Occupational Summary :

Provide high level administrative support for the Neuroscience and Behavioral Health grateful patient fundraising team to enhance day to day operations by serving as first point of contact for internal and external customers, submitting prospect and donor research and communication requests, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence and scheduling meetings. In addition, this role will manage and complete special projects in support of the philanthropic goals of Duke Health, maintain confidential files and information, and demonstrate sound judgment when dealing with sensitive issues including donor and prospect records.

Work Performed :

Position will report to the Executive Director of Development, Duke Health and provide administrative support to two Directors of Development on the Neuroscience and Behavioral Health team.

Prepare the Neuroscience and Behavioral Health Team for meetings and tasks; provide necessary agendas and supporting materials for use in meetings. Schedule meetings, arrange appointments, and confirm meetings and appointments, including notification of all attendees, correspondence and location.

Manage the budget for the Neuroscience and Behavioral Health Team including monitoring of expenses and work in SAP. Clear all corporate card charges and processing of online expense reports.

Support with departmental and/or divisional direct mail campaigns.  Draft correspondence; work with faculty; prepare materials; process, report and acknowledge gifts in collaboration with the Engagement Team.

Draft appropriate support materials for Neuroscience and Behavioral Health gift officers’ follow-up.   Including, but not limited to, acknowledgement letters, stewardship reports, briefing documents and proposals. Partner with the Stewardship team, as needed. 

Entering and pulling data into and from the DADD and Salesforce databases in a timely fashion, as requested. Including, but not limited to entering moves, logging a call, and pulling lists of donors/ prospects for events and mailings.

Serve as a primary point person for travel reservations; arrange travel and meetings/visits with individuals, prospects and donors; make reservations for air, ground, hotel and donor/prospect meals, functions.  Prepare itinerary and distribute as deemed appropriate.

Order supplies and materials as needed.

Other related duties as assigned

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this

intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

DEPARTMENT PERFERENCES

DESIRED SKILLS

        Self-starter with excellent organizational skills that demonstrate ability to set priorities, develop work schedule, and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects

        Demonstrated  ability  to  work  efficiently,  effectively,  and  accurately  in  a  fast  paced  and  complex organization

Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and a strong commitment to attention to detail

        Excellent written and verbal communication skills that reflect ability to write clearly and without error and speak in a professional and articulate manner

        Customer service skills that demonstrate the ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of both internal and external clients

Strong commitment to team environment with the ability to self-direct and work independently

Ability to identify problems and generate possible solutions

Flexibility to adjust to address pressing needs as they develop

        Flexibility in work hours to accommodate some evening and weekend events and occasional general overtime.

Computer experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; Experience with Access, PowerPoint and Publisher a plus.

Work requires a broad knowledge of clerical and accounting principles and practices normally acquired through two years of post-secondary education in secretarial science or a related business field.

Work generally requires four years of related secretarial/clerical experience to acquire skills necessary to administer complex officefunctions related to office management, communications, and budgetary/accounting activities.  OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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