Development Associate, School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics

William & Mary; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary is seeking a Development Associate in the School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics (CDSP) to provide administrative and programmatic support for donor stewardship, communications, volunteer relations, and development operations.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, you will coordinate donor communications, support stewardship activities, maintain board engagement, assist with events, and prepare reports and materials that guide fundraising strategy and donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Strong working knowledge of general office policies and processes with the ability to provide strong administrative support and interpret, apply and communicate policies.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability interface effectively and discreetly with a diverse constituency and work collaboratively as a strong team player.
• Strong administrative skills, with the ability to draft and revise documents, order supplies, and coordinate meeting logistics.
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web-based apps.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a team player and independently; good judgment in interactions and decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor communications and fundraising materials.
• Support donor stewardship and recognition efforts.
• Maintain board engagement activities and assist with events.
• Produce reports and materials that support fundraising strategy and donor relations.
• Partner with CDSP leadership, faculty, staff, donors, and volunteers to advance priorities.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Strong administrative experience

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication

Strong writing, proofreading and editing

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and on a team

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based applications

Job description

Job Requisition

JR102102

Job Posting Title

Development Associate, School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics

Department

CC00943 WM001 | WMUA | Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

Job Family

Staff - Administrative & Office Support

Worker Sub-Type

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location

School of Computing Data Sciences & Physics

Primary Job Posting Location

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary

In University Advancement, we create the conditions for opportunity - human, financial, & experiential - by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.

Job Description

The Development Associate is a key member of the School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics (CDSP) Development team within University Advancement. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Development Associate provides comprehensive administrative and programmatic support for donor stewardship, engagement, fundraising communications, volunteer and advisory board relations, and development operations.

Working closely with CDSP leadership, faculty, staff, donors, volunteers, and colleagues across University Advancement, the Development Associate helps advance fundraising priorities by coordinating donor communications, supporting stewardship and recognition efforts, maintaining board engagement activities, assisting with special events, and producing reports and materials that support fundraising strategy and donor relations. The position serves as an essential partner in creating meaningful donor experiences and ensuring the effective execution of development initiatives that strengthen philanthropic support for CDSP.

The Development Associate will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg that offers a flexible work environment.

This position is classified as operational, meaning it is salaried and eligible for overtime (non-exempt). For benefits and leave purposes, this role falls under the "Operational" classification.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, October 5, 2026. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.

A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Salary

$55,000 to $60,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Strong working knowledge of general office policies and processes with the ability to provide strong administrative support and interpret, apply and communicate a variety of policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability interface effectively and discreetly with a diverse constituency and work collaboratively as strong team player.
• Strong administrative skills, with the ability to draft and revise documents in a variety of formats, order supplies and coordinate meeting logistics.
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills, with a demonstrated eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as web-based applications.
• Demonstrated ability working as a strong team player as well as independently; exercise sound judgment in all interactions and when making decisions or recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks, relationships and other competing priorities within tight deadlines.
• Strong administrative experience in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting several staff with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of Outlook (Calendar Management).
• Working knowledge of Blackbaud CRM or understanding of relational databases and their function.
• Experience tracking and projecting expenditures.
• Demonstrated and substantive experience in senior level administrative positions.
• Prior experience with calendar management, performing fiscal support administration (i.e. processing invoices, travel authorizations, reimbursements).
• Prior experience in donor/client relationship management or working in a non-profit fundraising environment.
• Previous experience in higher education and/or mentoring/ overseeing the work of others.

Conditions of Employment

This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position may be subject to overtime during high peak t