Development Associate (Temp)

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunity

Mentorship

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Development Associate (Temp) in Atlanta. This role involves providing administrative support to enhance donor relations, maintaining schedules, and managing databases. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has relevant experience. The position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Donor Relations.
• Maintain scheduling and calendar.
• Organize and respond to the Donor Relations inbox.

Skills

MS Office suite proficiency

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Adaptability with technological platforms

Adobe suite experience

Salesforce experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Development Associate (Temp)

Georgia State University’s University Advancement works to further the university’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community.

What Makes GSU a Great Place?

• Flexible work environment.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

What Will You Do?

This position provides administrative support to the Director of Donor Relations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Scheduling and calendar maintenance.
• Inbox maintenance.
• Travel and expense management.
• Donor relations file system maintenance.
• Donor Relations inbox organization, responsiveness.
• Ascend Database maintenance including updating donor information, event registration, and basic reporting.
• Ordering and maintaining event supplies, promotional items, donor gifts.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements

• MS Office suite proficiency, including Office 365/Sharepoint/OneDrive.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including handwritten communication.
• High adaptability with new technological platforms used to conduct business.
• Adobe suite and/or Canva experience.
• Salesforce experience or comparable data entry/management.

Location: Atlanta Campus

Open until filled