Development Associate

About the role

Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President, Development (SAVP), this is a critical member of the University Advancement team. The Development Associate works closely with the SAVP, an Executive Director of Advancement who focuses on top prospects for the Dean of College of Engineering and the Dean of College of Professional Studies(ED), a Director of Major Gifts responsible for subject matter at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences as well as other schools and/or programs, and an Assistant Director of Major Gifts with subject matter responsibility for College of Professional Studies(ADMG) as well as other schools and/or programs. The role requires frequent collaborations with other Development staff, academic leaders across campus, Alumni Relations, the Office of the Senior Vice President for Advancement, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the President. This position requires an energetic and personable individual with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills who thrives in a collaborative, complex, and fast-paced environment. The Development Associate provides executive support and logistics management for the SAVP and one to three additional development officers, to ensure clear and timely day-to-day communications. Responsibilities include managing expense reports and reconciling departmental budgets, composing and proofreading correspondence and reports, coordinating mailings and weekly gift acknowledgments, and handling general office administration including phones, filing, and document preparation. The Development Associate works independently with minimal supervision, proactively updating the SAVP on project status and priorities. Core responsibilities include database management, prospect research and analysis, briefing preparation, event coordination, and drafting and editing correspondence and documents. The Development Associate provides comprehensive administrative support to the SAVP, an Executive Director of Advancement who focuses on top prospects for the Dean of College of Engineering and the Dean of College of Professional Studies(ED), a Director of Major Gifts responsible for subject matter at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences as well as other schools and/or programs, and an Assistant Director of Major Gifts with subject matter responsibility for College of Professional Studies(ADMG) as well as other schools and/or programs. This includes developing detailed briefings with biographical information and meeting logistics, gathering and maintaining data, and preparing reports using various software systems. The role requires organizing and implementing administrative systems and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations for senior leadership. The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with alumni, parents, and faculty through phone and in-person interactions and serves as a liaison with groups across the university.