Hybrid Development Assistant — Alumni & Donor Programs

Harvard University Central Administration; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Harvard benefits package

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Priorities and Initiatives team. This hybrid, full-time role operates within the Alumni Affairs and Development department, providing essential administrative services to senior directors and external stakeholders.

The position emphasizes strong written and interpersonal skills, meticulous scheduling, and proficient use of MS Office and donor management tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-two years of related experience, where education (beyond high school) may count towards experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills, strong writing ability, and attention to detail is necessary.
• Solid computer skills in a PC environment with the capability to master new software applications and technologies in database management.
• Excellent skills in the functional use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support, efficiently responding to phone and email inquiries.
• Schedule meetings and update managers on all schedule changes and progress frequently.
• Draft a high volume of correspondence, contact reports, meeting agendas, and memos; manage correspondence and reports using Harvard’s donor database, Advance.
• Create and format reports from database utilizing Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advance donor database

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Priorities and Initiatives team. This hybrid, full-time role operates within the Alumni Affairs and Development department, providing essential administrative services to senior directors and external stakeholders.

The position emphasizes strong written and interpersonal skills, meticulous scheduling, and proficient use of MS Office and donor management tools.