Development Assistant

MDA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,208 - 41,600; Part time

Job summary

York University – Schulich School of Business is seeking support staff for Advancement and Alumni Engagement to assist the Development Team in fundraising initiatives and donor relations.

The role requires understanding of donations, York/Schulich programs, and the ability to communicate outcomes to stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and meeting multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Two full-time years of undergraduate business education or one year of graduate management program.
• Sponsorship and corporate relations experience required.
• Experience in a business school environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint with design features.
• Knowledge of donor engagement, York/Schulich advancement context.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret information independently.
• Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexible to adapt to priorities and work both independently and in a team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of alumni and corporate information.
• Strong written and verbal persuasion aligned with development goals.
• Creative thinker for pricing and benefits concepts.
• Reliability with punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Development Team in advancing fundraising initiatives.
• Support sponsorship and corporate relations activities.
• Engage alumni relations and development projects.
• Communicate Schulich outcomes to stakeholders within Development frameworks.
• Conduct research and market analysis to inform donor strategies.

Skills

Proficient PowerPoint with design

Donations knowledge

Schulich programs knowledge

Problem solving

Research skills

Time management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Persuasion and communication

Creativity in pricing/benefits

Attendance and punctuality

Education

Undergraduate business (two years)

Graduate management (one year)

Job description

Advancement and Alumni Engagement, Schulich School of Business

Affiliation *

YUSA 2 PT

Casual (up to 24 hours per week)

Job Start Date

09-01-2026

Job End Date

04-30-2027

Posting Intent

YUSA-2: This is an open posting. All interested persons may apply. The hiring unit will first consider applications from members of YUSA 2 with seniority

Band/Salary Grade *

U04

Compensation *

Hourly Rate:$25.70

Job Category

Advancement / Alumni Relations / Development

Purpose

To provide assistance to the Development Team and its initiatives to further the fundraising goals of the Schulich School of Business.

Education

Minimum completion of two full-time years of an undergraduate business education program at the university level, or one year of a graduate level management program.

Experience

At least one year of experience in sponsorship and corporate relations.At least two years of experience working or volunteering in a business school environment.

Skills

• 1. Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Suite, and specifically PowerPoint including experience with its graphic design layout.
• 2. Understanding of donations and charitable contributions: Understanding of York University's and Schulich School of Business's (SSB) advancement and development.
• 3. Knowledge of Schulich School of Business, its programs, deliverables and outcomes. and the ability to contextualize and communicate these to others within the Development frameworks of SSB.
• 4. Problem solving and analytical skills. interviewing and active listening skills.Ability to research problems where solutions may not be readily apparent and facts may be incomplete. Ability to undertake further inquiry utilizing strong analysis and interpretation skills, and independent judgment.
• 5. Research and Technical skills: Understanding of the corporate sponsorship marketplace and basic marketing fundamentals. Business research skills and familiarity with a variety of on-line search databases.
• 6. Time management: Ability to meet multiple deadlines and targets. operating within expected and established policies and procedural frameworks to achieve project deadlines.
• 7. Flexibility and adaptability: shift and adapt to assigned priorities in order to respond to new opportunities or challenges presented.
• 8. Able to work independently and as part of a team
• 9. Confidentiality and ability to use discretion: Ability to uphold strict confidentiality of private and highly personal, sensitive information (i.e. alumni information), corporate strategy and other proprietary information.
• 10. Interpersonal skills: Ability to exercise persuasion, both verbally and in written form, in the context of SSB's Development targets and corporate sponsorships goals.
• 11. Creativity: ability to use creativity when suggesting unique pricing and benefits.
• 12. Excellent attendance and punctuality essential.

Additional Notes

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

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PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.