Assistant to the Vice President for University Advancement and Vice President for Human Resources

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Assistant to the Vice President for University Advancement and Vice President for Human Resources

Position Title Assistant to the Vice President for University Advancement and Vice President for Human Resources

Department

Department University Advancement

Position Summary

The Assistant to the Vice President for University Advancement and Vice President for Human Resources is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and reporting a wide range of activities in support of fundraising and human resources at Stevenson University. The Assistant reports to the Vice President for University Advancement and works with all members of the development team to meet the goals and objectives defined in Stevenson’s strategic plan. This position represents University Advancement in communications with alumni, parents, faculty and staff, and donors and functions as the receptionist to University Advancement.

Education/Experience

Three years of administrative experience, preferably in a higher education fundraising/development office or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Superior organizational skills and efficient work habits, planning meetings, scheduling skills, data entry, superior attention to detail, and the ability to work well with other departmental personnel on campus as well as external contacts, trustees, alumni, donors, and prospects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and concise business correspondence, including strong proofreading skills.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks assigned within the team, including meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Forms; ability to use mail merge, and other programs as needed, as well as a desire to acquire new computer skills.
• Experience with relational data bases required; experience with Datatel Colleague and/or Access would be an asset.
• Ability to conduct prospect research, including knowledge of research tools such as WealthEngine, Lexus/Nexus, Prospect Research Online by iWave, etc.
• Ability to act independently yet function as a member of a team will be considered a tremendous and necessary asset.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel between campuses as needed.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work. Keyboarding, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity to review data in both print and electronic form. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Climbing stairs, walking between campus buildings.

Essential Functions

• Provide administrative support for the Vice President for University Advancement and other members of the University Advancement team.
• Provide administrative support for the Vice President for Human Resources and other members of the University HR team.
• Coordinate packaging proposals, reports, and other documents for board and committee meetings, donor calls, and proposal submissions.
• Calendar management for the Vice President for University Advancement and Vice President for Human Resources, as needed.
• Assist with the proposal and prospect management process. Maintain donor files, both paper and electronic. Prepare executive briefings on prospects for scheduled appointments.
• Coordinate appointments with donors, prospective donors, and internal faculty and staff of Stevenson University.
• Assist in preparing call reports and Ellucian/Datatel entries for visits and proposals submitted.
• Assist with the compilation of information needed for donor stewardship reports.
• Coordinate room scheduling, catering, parking, and travel arrangements for meetings and events.
• Produce direct mail products, including mail merge, printing letters and envelopes, and monitoring student workers.
• Work and interact well with the Office of the President, the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management, and the Business Office.
• Record minutes for meetings as necessary.
• Order supplies for Human Resources and Advancement.

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Payroll

Recruitment Instructions

Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/06/2023

Closing Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

EOE /AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents