Hybrid Health Science Development Associate — Fundraising

University of Iowa Center for Advancement; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) seeks an Advancement Associate within our Health Science Development team. This role supports the Corporate & Communities Development unit, handling budget tracking, gift processing, and event logistics for CMN partners and health care initiatives.

Hybrid work arrangement required, with on-site presence in Iowa City at least 3 days/week. The role involves planning donor visits, creating stewardship materials, and coordinating multiple

Qualifications

• Associates provide administrative support across the CCD team with budget tracking, gift posting and coding, scheduling, purchasing and invoicing.
• Drives projects from initiation through completion with timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Prepares SOGIs and supporting docs; coordinates with staff to ensure gift agreements are complete and processed on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the CCD team, including budget tracking, gift depositing and coding, calendaring, purchasing and invoicing.
• Drives projects from initiation through completion, establishing timelines, milestones, and deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Prepares and routes Statements of Gift Intent (SOGIs) with internal stakeholders.
• Plans campus or hospital visits for corporate, community, or CMN donors and supports the team at visits.
• Executes stewardship items for corporations and community donors, including CMN newsletters and campaigns.
• Creates procedures and shares best practices for internal processes and uses project management software to track progress.
• Collaborates with CCD and events teams for 7-10 events per year (radiothons, dance marathons, etc.).
• Produces materials for events (invitations, flyers, programs) and provides on-site logistics.

Skills

Administrative support

Event coordination

Budget tracking

Gift processing

Communication

Education

HS diploma + 6 years administrative experience

Associate’s degree + 4 years administrative experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years administrative experience

Tools

Project management software

CRM systems

Job description

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) seeks an Advancement Associate within our Health Science Development team. This role supports the Corporate & Communities Development unit, handling budget tracking, gift processing, and event logistics for CMN partners and health care initiatives.

Hybrid work arrangement required, with on-site presence in Iowa City at least 3 days/week. The role involves planning donor visits, creating stewardship materials, and coordinating multiple