Donor Relations Program Assistant

Cornell University; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an AAD Program Assistant II to support donor relations and alumni engagement. You will research, prepare, and distribute tribute gift notifications and weekly gift reports for the Donor Relations office and campus units.

The role blends independent work with cross-division collaboration, requiring attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel for data management and reporting. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 4 to 6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability to work under general supervision.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability leveraging Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis to support decision-making.
• Must be dedicated to providing exceptional customer service for internal and external constituents.
• Proactive and adaptable learning new software platforms, with a track record of quickly gaining proficiency and applying new tools.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment across all areas, including communications with an external audience.

Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze, and prepare weekly and ad-hoc gift reports.
• Prepare and distribute timely correspondence for a variety of stakeholders.
• Assist with data gathering and analysis for giving initiatives across campus.
• Partner with colleagues across the division to ensure timely donor communications.
• Maintain detailed record keeping of all correspondence.
• Exercise strong judgment and polished communication with external constituents.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Data analysis

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

General supervision

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an AAD Program Assistant II to support donor relations and alumni engagement. You will research, prepare, and distribute tribute gift notifications and weekly gift reports for the Donor Relations office and campus units.

The role blends independent work with cross-division collaboration, requiring attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel for data management and reporting. Hybrid work is available.