Temporary Development Associate – University Development Office – (UTEMPS)

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Job Summary

To assist the University Development Office with staff support needs and daily administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of activities for various gift officers and other staff members as assigned.
• Provide support that allows for efficient and effective use of staff members’ time.
• Assist with portfolio management and strategy execution for assigned fundraisers.
• Assist with goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting.
• Assist with recording timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.
• Assist with prospect and donor research, individualized donor stewardship projects, and various forms of donor outreach as needed.
• Plan and execute various events, such as workshops, webinars, and campus visits.
• Serve as a resource of information for assigned gift officers.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, plan travel, and process reimbursements in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all university development staff to further the development goals of the university.
• Other related functions and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A combination of one year of experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions.
• Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
• Project management skills.
• Capable of working independently and under pressure, while also engaging in collaboration between teams.
• Excellence in problem-analyzing, problem-solving, and customer service.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.
• High degree of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than five years of administrative assistance experience.
• Experience with VIP database.