Provides professional administrative and programmatic support for the Office of Principal Gifts. Primarily supports the Associate Vice President, providing assistance with prospect management, travel arrangements, scheduling, expense reporting, and correspondence. May assist in coordinating similar aspects of presidential, advancement leadership, and other principal gift officers’ fundraising activities. Writes debriefing memos, ensure that visits and contact reports are tracked in the department database, update the proposal pipeline as gifts progress, and oversee events and special projects as they are assigned. Provides support on activities related to the university’s upcoming comprehensive campaign.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple demands and multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and keep projects on task meeting and exceeding timeline expectations.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Minimum Qualification:
• High School Diploma and 3-years related/transferable experience.
OR
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred Qualification:
• Some college and 2-years direct experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years transferable experience.
• Knowledge of university fundraising.

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