Fundraising Operations Assistant

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University Advancement seeks a Staff Assistant to provide administrative, operational, financial, and project management support for the Tufts Annual Giving Team (TAG). This role supports day-to-day operations, purchasing and budget administration, stewardship activities, data management, meetings, and team projects while serving as a resource for staff and university partners.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience with budgets and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 2-4 years administrative experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; particularly Excel.
• Experience handling financial transactions and administrative processes.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Tufts Annual Giving team and help maintain efficient office operations.
• Coordinate the purchasing of supplies and services with other university departments.
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance on departmental procedures.
• Process requisitions, invoices, reimbursements, and reconcile Purchasing Card transactions.
• Maintain budget tracking reports and vendor payment follow-up.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget management

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

CRM / donor databases

Financial processing systems

Job description

Tufts University Advancement seeks a Staff Assistant to provide administrative, operational, financial, and project management support for the Tufts Annual Giving Team (TAG). This role supports day-to-day operations, purchasing and budget administration, stewardship activities, data management, meetings, and team projects while serving as a resource for staff and university partners.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience with budgets and