Development Operations & Events Coordinator

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard University’s Development Administration team in Boston seeks an organized administrative professional to support frontline fundraisers and leadership gifts. You will manage travel logistics, meetings, donor communications, and data entry across multiple fundraising databases.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and attention to detail in a hybrid on-site environment at Harvard Business School.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare officers for travel including hotel and flight arrangements, itineraries, and alumni materials.
• Prepare expense reports and follow up with alumni.
• Maintain prospect updates in Advance database and assist with list management.
• Assist in gift proposals and ensure gift/pledge data is entered into Advance database.
• Plan high-level events including invitations, RSVPs, bios, venues, and follow-up.
• Drafts, edits, and proofs correspondence, answers phones, reserves spaces, maintains calendars, and orders supplies.
• Work with multiple reporting databases and software programs.
• Support other duties as assigned.
• Build trust and collaboration by being on-site and engaging with colleagues and donors.

Skills

Administrative support

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvard University’s Development Administration team in Boston seeks an organized administrative professional to support frontline fundraisers and leadership gifts. You will manage travel logistics, meetings, donor communications, and data entry across multiple fundraising databases.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and attention to detail in a hybrid on-site environment at Harvard Business School.