Development Operations Associate (Hybrid)

Harvard Business School; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Harvard Business School, located in Boston, seeks an experienced administrative professional to support the Development Administration team. You will assist frontline fundraisers, coordinate travel, events, reporting, and donor communications while maintaining calendars and databases.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and on-site presence three days a week, with flexible remote options. A cover letter is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of experience in administrative support roles and/or related experience.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Preparing officers for travel including travel arrangements, itineraries, research, and alumni materials.
• Supports trip follow-up by expenses, alumni materials, and contact reports.
• Supports frontline officers with list management, giving reports, and updating prospects in Advance.
• Researches gift and academic areas to address donor questions and assist in proposals.
• Oversees planning of high-level events, invites, RSVPs, bios, venues, and follow-up.
• Some data entry required.
• Drafts, edits, and proofs correspondence; answers phones; reserves space; maintains calendars; orders supplies.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Team collaboration

Learning new software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Advance database

CRM systems (e.g., Advance Web)

Excel (advanced functions)

Job description

Harvard Business School, located in Boston, seeks an experienced administrative professional to support the Development Administration team. You will assist frontline fundraisers, coordinate travel, events, reporting, and donor communications while maintaining calendars and databases.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and on-site presence three days a week, with flexible remote options. A cover letter is required for consideration.