Development Coordinator: Alumni Relations & Major Gifts

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance

Retirement plans with university contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is looking for a Development Coordinator to support Principal Major Gift fundraisers at the Harvard Kennedy School. This role involves providing vital administrative support, managing calendars, travel arrangements, and enhancing fundraising strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, a background in administrative roles, and a commitment to Harvard's mission.

This position thrives on collaboration and requires an ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's Degree and the capacity to interface with high-capacity donors.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of administrative and customer service support experience.
• Prior experience with complex calendar, expense, and travel itinerary management.

Responsibilities

• Provides general office support including responding to phone and email inquiries.
• Coordinates travel arrangements including international travel for supervisors.
• Researches prospects and program information; performs routine data pulls.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Harvard University is looking for a Development Coordinator to support Principal Major Gift fundraisers at the Harvard Kennedy School. This role involves providing vital administrative support, managing calendars, travel arrangements, and enhancing fundraising strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, a background in administrative roles, and a commitment to Harvard's mission.

This position thrives on collaboration and requires an ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's Degree and the capacity to interface with high-capacity donors.