Development Operations & Donor Relations Assistant

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University’s Development Administration team in Boston supports complex administrative and project work for the Development Office. The role collaborates with frontline fundraisers, prepares travel logistics, handles expense reporting and contact reports, and maintains donor data in Advance.

We seek candidates with strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills, capable of teamwork and independent work in a hybrid on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative support experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic database usage.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative support to the Development Administration team.
• Prepare travel arrangements, itineraries, and alumni materials.
• Enter and manage donor information in Advance and run reports.
• Assist in gift proposals and gift/pledge data entry.
• Coordinate events, RSVPs, and draft event bios.
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence; manage calendars and supplies.
• Support a collaborative, on-site team culture and cross-functional work.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvard University’s Development Administration team in Boston supports complex administrative and project work for the Development Office. The role collaborates with frontline fundraisers, prepares travel logistics, handles expense reporting and contact reports, and maintains donor data in Advance.

We seek candidates with strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills, capable of teamwork and independent work in a hybrid on-site environment.