Development Assistant, Alumni & Donor Relations

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Campus perks

Job summary

Harvard University values a proactive Development Assistant to support the University Development Office. You will function as the primary administrative contact for donors, alumni, faculty, and senior leaders, handling correspondence, travel arrangements, and data entry in Advance.'s donor database.

This is a 35-hour-per-week hybrid role with growth opportunities. You will coordinate calendars, draft external communications, and prepare reports while collaborating across AA&D with Events,

Qualifications

• College degree preferred and strong editing/writing skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in fast-paced environment.
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support and respond to inquiries.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars, resolving conflicts.
• Draft correspondence and manage reports using the donor database Advance.
• Create and format reports in Excel; take notes and track action items.
• Support managers with front-line duties including briefing prep and next steps.
• Maintain team resources in SharePoint and internal intranet sources.
• Arrange travel, accommodations, and detailed itineraries; prepare expense reports.
• Process gifts through proper channels and communicate stewardship needs.
• Collaborate with AA&D departments and senior leaders to advance goals.
• Perform additional duties to support the department as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Email management

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Advance donor database

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Harvard University values a proactive Development Assistant to support the University Development Office. You will function as the primary administrative contact for donors, alumni, faculty, and senior leaders, handling correspondence, travel arrangements, and data entry in Advance.'s donor database.

This is a 35-hour-per-week hybrid role with growth opportunities. You will coordinate calendars, draft external communications, and prepare reports while collaborating across AA&D with Events,