Development Operations Assistant - Flexible Work Options

Penn State University

University Park (IL)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 59,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks a Development Assistant to support fundraising operations within the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. You will assist in cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts, while coordinating communications with donors and internal teams.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, strong organization, and discretion with confidential information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce is essential, with opportunities to

Qualifications

2+ years of relevant administrative, teaching, fundraising, nonprofit or related experience.
Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues.
Experience supporting director-level staff in a complex, deadline-driven environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and project support to the development team and frontline fundraiser.
Articulate Penn State’s needs and values through clear communications.
Manage proposal submissions, ensure gifts are recorded, and coordinate communications with stakeholders.
Arrange donor outreach, meetings, and travel for development officers.
Produce development materials such as agendas, proposals, appeals, briefing documents, and stewardship communications.
Conduct donor research and maintain fundraising data in databases.