Hybrid Development & Donor Relations Associate

UVA External Relations; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The University of Virginia External Relations department is seeking an Advancement Associate to support the School of Architecture’s development team in Charlottesville. The role focuses on administrative support, travel and expense processing, data entry, reporting, and coordination with development officers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of related experience and a High School Diploma, with preferred bachelor’s degree and CRM/database familiarity (Salesforce, Events Planner,

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• No licensure required.
• Preferred: bachelor's degree with 3+ years office experience.
• Experience with CRM databases and events software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for donor visits and draft donor correspondence.
• Process expenses and reimbursements accurately and timely.
• Data entry and database management: mailing lists, donor info, reports.
• Create and manipulate reports using criteria from the director.
• Assist with portfolio management and reporting using Salesforce, Events Planner, Tableau.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings for the director and team.
• Prepare board meeting and event materials and provide event support.
• Generate and track stewardship reports and donor acknowledgement letters.
• Enter and track gift processing requests.
• Provide general office support including editing, calls, travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Events Planner

Marketing Cloud

Eventbrite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Virginia External Relations department is seeking an Advancement Associate to support the School of Architecture’s development team in Charlottesville. The role focuses on administrative support, travel and expense processing, data entry, reporting, and coordination with development officers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of related experience and a High School Diploma, with preferred bachelor’s degree and CRM/database familiarity (Salesforce, Events Planner,