Development Operations & Donor Relations Assistant

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Senior Director and Senior Associate Director in the University Development Office. This full-time role serves as the primary administrative contact for external and internal constituencies, including donors, alumni, faculty, and Harvard colleagues.

The position emphasizes strong organizational and writing skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy,

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-two years of related experience, where education beyond high school may count toward experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills, strong writing ability, and attention to detail is necessary.
• Solid computer skills in a PC environment with the capability to master new software applications and technologies in database management.
• Excellent skills in the functional use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support, efficiently responding to phone and email inquiries.
• Schedule meetings and update managers on schedule changes and progress.
• Draft a high volume of correspondence, contact reports, meeting agendas, and memos; manage correspondence and reports in Harvard's donor database Advance.

Skills

Customer service

Writing

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree

Tools

Excel

Advance donor database

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Senior Director and Senior Associate Director in the University Development Office. This full-time role serves as the primary administrative contact for external and internal constituencies, including donors, alumni, faculty, and Harvard colleagues.

The position emphasizes strong organizational and writing skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy,