Development Assistant

Virginia; Franklin (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Virginia is seeking a part-time Development Assistant to support the Advancement and Alumni Relations team. The role offers a flexible schedule with the possibility of remote work, requiring administrative support, recordkeeping, and data management responsibilities. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in Microsoft Office being essential. This position provides an excellent opportunity for organized individuals looking to contribute to fundraising efforts while gaining valuable experience.

Qualifications

• Effective professional communication and organizational skills required.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a member of the team.
• Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including data entry and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate internal processes for scholarships and maintain spreadsheets.
• Reconcile alumni and friends’ data using Salesforce.

Skills

Effective professional communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category:Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:Remote Eligible

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

About the Department:

The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Office of Development is to raise private philanthropic funds in support of students, faculty, departments, programs, and centers within the College. We also explicitly support the efforts of the advancement offices of other colleges and the university as a whole. This is accomplished by building relationships with alumni, friends, parents and students and by soliciting donations, major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate and foundation support. Alumni relations are cultivated and maintained through outreach efforts.

About the Position:

The Development Assistant will provide general administrative support between 10-20 hours per week. The hourly rate is $17-$20, depending on experience and the position is eligible for working from home.

This position will report to Nikki Jerome Ouellette, Director of Alumni and Community Engagement and will be required to meet on a weekly basis to review task list and progress of projects.

Responsibilities:

Administrative tasks to support the Advancement and Alumni Relations team include data entry, recordkeeping, and email management. Projects will include:

• Scholarships
  • Coordinates the internal process for review and submission to Financial Aid and the Foundation, maintain spreadsheets, and respond timely to inquiries from CHSS units/areas

• Prospect Management
  • Reconciles alumni and friends’ data, updating demographic and bio information in the Patriot Force (Salesforce) system. In addition, enter Activity and Strategy notes in Patriot Force on behalf of staff members. Prospect research will be assigned on a regular basis.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma;
• Effective professional communication and organizational skills;
• Must be able to work both independently and as a member of the team;
• Well-organized, self-starter with the ability to follow through with tasks;
• Attention to detail; and
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply forDevelopment Assistant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date:May 20, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 4, 2025

Open Until Filled:Yes