Development Assistant: Donor Relations & Admin

bsu; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

10 holidays a year

Parental leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ball State University Foundation is seeking a Development Assistant to organize administrative support for Directors of Development, maintain confidential donor information, and coordinate donor interactions. You will schedule meetings, prepare materials, and assist with travel arrangements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with university offices and donors, with a focus on accuracy, discretion, and teamwork within a dynamic advancement team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in secretarial/administrative field.
• Two years related experience or one year of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for Directors of Development.
• Coordinate meetings with donors and administrators; manage calendars.
• Prepare travel itineraries and process travel expenses.
• Compile and submit fundraising and activity reports.
• Enter purchase orders in JAGGAER and maintain confidential data.
• Coordinate donor events and communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Calendar management

Discretion/confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Reeher

Blackbaud

Job description

Ball State University Foundation is seeking a Development Assistant to organize administrative support for Directors of Development, maintain confidential donor information, and coordinate donor interactions. You will schedule meetings, prepare materials, and assist with travel arrangements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with university offices and donors, with a focus on accuracy, discretion, and teamwork within a dynamic advancement team.