Alumni Development Support Specialist

Harvard Business School; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans with university"s"

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Campus perks

Generous paid time off / parentalleave

Job summary

Harvard Business School is seeking a Development Assistant in the Alumni Engagement and Development team. This hybrid, full-time role reports to the Director of Development Administration and supports frontline fundraisers in day-to-day activities.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, several years of administrative experience, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset. It emphasizes on-site presence and teamwork within a busy development office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of experience in administrative support roles.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) experience is a must.
• Familiarity with Advance Web or other CRM tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries for officers.
• Prepare expense reports and follow-up materials for alumni.
• Maintain prospect updates and reports in Advance database.
• Assist in gift proposals and entering gift/pledge information.
• Plan and support high-level events, including invites, RSVPs, bios, and site coordination.
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence; manage calendars and supplies.
• Operate with various reporting databases and software programs.
• Collaborate with team members to support daily operations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Software learning ability

Team-player mindset

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Advance Web/CRM familiarity

Job description

Harvard Business School is seeking a Development Assistant in the Alumni Engagement and Development team. This hybrid, full-time role reports to the Director of Development Administration and supports frontline fundraisers in day-to-day activities.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, several years of administrative experience, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset. It emphasizes on-site presence and teamwork within a busy development office.