Development Operations & Donor Relations Specialist

Hamilton College - New York; Town of Kirkland (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton College - New York seeks an Office Assistant, Development to provide administrative and operational support to the Development team within the Advancement Office. The role assists the AVP for Development and frontline fundraising staff, handling calendar management, donor visits, and materials for meetings.

You will interact with alumni, donors, and college staff, maintain confidential donor records in the CRM, coordinate travel, process expense reports, and help with events and planned

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with three or more years of administrative experience.
• Experience handling confidential donor, financial, and personal information.
• Familiarity with data management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage AVP calendars and prep briefing materials for donor visits.
• Serve as first point of contact for visitors and callers.
• Coordinate team travel and meeting logistics.
• Prepare correspondence, proposals, and gift acknowledgements.
• Maintain donor records in the CRM and run basic reports.
• Support on- and off-campus events and planned giving seminars.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hamilton College - New York seeks an Office Assistant, Development to provide administrative and operational support to the Development team within the Advancement Office. The role assists the AVP for Development and frontline fundraising staff, handling calendar management, donor visits, and materials for meetings.

You will interact with alumni, donors, and college staff, maintain confidential donor records in the CRM, coordinate travel, process expense reports, and help with events and planned