Executive Assistant to Development VP & CDO

University of Vermont Foundation; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

403(b) plan with vesting

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Vermont Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer. The role coordinates meetings, travel, and materials while tracking donor engagement and preparing data-driven reports to inform fundraising strategies.

You will work with Foundation Development Team AVPs and campus leaders to facilitate major gift activity, manage CRM tasks, and ensure confidential, professional support for priority

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 3–5 years of executive-level assistance experience.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with complex schedules and workflows.
• Confidentiality and professional discretion required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to VP/CDO, including calendar and travel coordination.
• Prepare major gift reports and support donor relations activities.
• Coordinate travel, briefings, and engagement with campus leaders and fundraisers.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Written & verbal comms

Data-informed decisions

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Tech proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The University of Vermont Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer. The role coordinates meetings, travel, and materials while tracking donor engagement and preparing data-driven reports to inform fundraising strategies.

You will work with Foundation Development Team AVPs and campus leaders to facilitate major gift activity, manage CRM tasks, and ensure confidential, professional support for priority