Administrative Assistant

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,007,000 - 65,016,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reduction

Job summary

University of Arizona seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Eller College of Management's development team in Tucson. The role handles clerical tasks, calendar management, donor communications, and travel arrangements to ensure smooth operations for the Senior Director of Development.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, organization, and discretion with confidential information, with responsibilities spanning office support and event assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting development/administrative teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Senior Director of Development's calendar, schedules meetings and prepares background materials.
• Supports donor and development activities, including correspondence and records management.
• Manages office supplies and travel arrangements; assists with events as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Calendar management

Multi-priority management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Interested in supporting philanthropy and relationship-building efforts within a leading business school? Join the Eller College of Management as an Administrative Assistant and provide essential clerical and administrative support to the Eller development team under the direction of the Senior Director of Development.

In this role, you will work closely with a wide range of internal and external constituents, including college and University staff, faculty, students, alumni, and donors. As a member of the Philanthropy Alumni & Engagement Program (PAE), this position is jointly managed by the Eller College of Management and the University of Arizona Foundation, as specified in the Amended and Restated Development Services and Asset Management Agreement dated July 2, 2021.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Benefits

• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative and Calendar Support

• Maintains the Senior Director of Development's calendar; prioritizes and schedules meetings and prepares background materials as needed.
• Schedules department staff meetings; takes, distributes, and maintains meeting notes.
• Proofreads proposals.
• Provides portfolio management assistance to the Senior Director of Development by keeping portfolio information organized and up to date.

Donor and Development Support

• Serves as a first point of contact for donors, staff, and the public; provides professional and effective customer service in all interactions.
• Serves as a contact point between Central PAE and the college or department regarding donor acknowledgment questions; provides information based on established guidelines and submits support requests as needed.
• Uses the Blackbaud Constituent Relations Database (Lynx) to prepare gift acknowledgment letters and background materials.
• Maintains a database of prospective proposal content and keeps information current based on updates from department liaisons; prepares draft donor giving menus and coordinates proposals using standard templates.
• Tracks, updates, and maintains development stages for college donors in cultivation or solicitation.

Office Support

• Orders and maintains office supplies for the Development and Alumni team.
• Facilitates travel arrangements, including reservations, conference registrations, and related reimbursements.
• Prepares expense and travel reimbursements and travel authorizations for development staff to submit to the PAE for processing and authorization.
• Supports Eller College events, which may occur during evenings or weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Self-motivated, focused, positive attitude, flexible, and proactive
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and high degree of flexibility
• Ability to identify creative solutions that address time, budget, and quality
• Ability to develop, organize, and implement office procedures and systems
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to initiate and complete projects with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work well with teams across a variety of departments

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications listed.

Employment Details

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Organizational Administration

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 4

Career Stream and Level OC2

Job Family Administrative Support

Job Function Organizational Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 10/5/2026

Open Date 9/29/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Contact Information for Candidates

Chris Baker
Senior Director, Development
[e-mail]

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