Assistant Director, Fundraiser Support & Development

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee a cohort of FAS Development Support Staff, ensuring frontline officers receive top-tier support and a positive, equitable work environment. You will report to the Senior Associate Director of Development, Fundraiser Support Management, and build a cohesive management structure for onboarding and performance.

You will collaborate with HR, other leaders, and campus partners to align priorities, supervise staffing, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related administrative experience.
• Previous experience in project/relationship management.
• Required to work onsite in the Cambridge, MA office on assigned days weekly.
• You will be expected to work certain events/campus activities, such as reunions each Spring, and participate in department retreats that take place on campus in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day management of a cohort of development assistants, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding, workload and schedule oversight.
• Own the full year performance management cycle for the assigned cohort, including setting expectations, feedback, and evaluations.
• Conduct regular one on one check ins with each development assistant to review workload and training needs.
• Partner with frontline officers to assess effectiveness of support and adjust responsibilities.
• Oversee staffing and project assignments for the development assistant cohort to ensure high quality support for fundraising teams.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership on performance concerns and policy interpretation to ensure fair practices.
• Coordinate Group Leader management and engagement across FAS cohorts in partnership with leadership.
• Identify skills gaps and design onboarding and development plans for career progression.
• Plan monthly cohort meetings with leadership to share themes and guest speakers.
• Assign special projects and process improvements to enhance fundraising operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Project management

Relationship management

Event planning

Tools

CRM software

Office productivity tools

Databases/CRMs

Communication platforms

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee a cohort of FAS Development Support Staff, ensuring frontline officers receive top-tier support and a positive, equitable work environment. You will report to the Senior Associate Director of Development, Fundraiser Support Management, and build a cohesive management structure for onboarding and performance.

You will collaborate with HR, other leaders, and campus partners to align priorities, supervise staffing, and drive continuous