Job Description:

• Full-time, nonexempt staff position in Development. 
• Provides administrative assistance, program support and coordination for The University Fund and Advancement Services areas of the Office of Development.
• Supports, coordinates and schedules activities and projects of The University Fund and Advancement Services areas of the Office of Development including the scheduling of meetings and preparation of materials.
• Responsible for ordering departmental supplies in cooperation with other Office of Development administrative support personnel.
• Departmental financial activities support: Responsible for accurate processing of all departmental reimbursements, re-classes and RFP’s.
• Telemarketing leadership and support:
• Under the oversight of the University Fund Manager provides supervision, direction and leadership to the telemarketing effort including but not limited to recruitment, training, and scheduling of student callers.
• Responsible for ongoing Development initiatives such as Senior Gifts and Tuition Freedom Day. Assists in the implementation and execution of other University Fund special projects such as reunion and parent giving.
• Works closely with student body leadership, Alumni representatives and other departmental personnel.
• Coordinates the printing and mailing of fund-raising letters, pledge reminders and telemarketing postcards for The University Fund.
• Assists with copy editing, coordinates with University Communications and external printing and mailing service providers, prepares purchase requisitions and request for payments, tracks expense totals for each mailing.
• Completes and submits matching gift forms, prepares and mails specific thank you letters to companies and individuals making scholarship contributions.
• Prepares first time donor letters and other letters for alumni, parents, and friends of the University.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent;
• Two years of progressively responsible office experience;
• ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision and to work non-traditional hours as required;
• strong written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to work with the public and a professional manner and to communicate clearly and accurately;
• excellent time management skills;
• use of effective tracking methods to complete work and projects on time
• proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred:

• Experience in annual giving or in a related development field;
• telemarketing experience;
• experience supervising students;
• knowledge of Raisers Edge and telemarketing software systems.

Additional Information:
Position will remain open until filled.

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