Development & Alumni Relations Assistant

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University’s Central Administration is seeking a Development Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the Senior Director and team in the University Development Office. You will handle inquiries, manage calendars, draft communications, and help coordinate donor relations and events.

Responsibilities include creating reports in Excel, maintaining files in SharePoint, and arranging travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-two years of related experience or education beyond high school.
• Exceptional customer service skills, strong writing ability, and attention to detail.
• Solid computer skills and ability to master new software in database management.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support; respond to phone and email inquiries.
• Schedule meetings; manage calendars and deadlines; prepare agendas.
• Draft correspondence, reports, and memos; maintain donor database entries.
• Create and format reports from the database using Microsoft Excel.
• Arrange travel for managers, book accommodations, and compile detailed trip itineraries.
• Support fundraising activities and maintain team resources in central locations.
• Collaborate with departments and senior leaders to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Excellent writing

Attention to detail

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Advance donor database

Excel

Job description

Harvard University’s Central Administration is seeking a Development Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the Senior Director and team in the University Development Office. You will handle inquiries, manage calendars, draft communications, and help coordinate donor relations and events.

Responsibilities include creating reports in Excel, maintaining files in SharePoint, and arranging travel.