Remote-Ready Development & Prospect Support Assistant

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing seeks an Administrative Specialist to support the Advancement Team, handling travel, budgeting, events and donor logistics. You will manage data, prepare reports, assist with prospect research and develop fundraising materials while coordinating meetings and providing exceptional service under pressure.

Strong organization, communication, and discretion are essential as you help cultivate alumni engagement and donor

Qualifications

• Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four-year college program in communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Up to six months of related work experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing, event planning or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite systems (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Advancement Team (20%).
• Oversee data and related communication projects for the Advancement Team (35%).
• Provide support for donor and prospect identification, engagement, cultivation and stewardship (35%).
• Assist with advancement events and activities for the college (10%).

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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Job description

Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing seeks an Administrative Specialist to support the Advancement Team, handling travel, budgeting, events and donor logistics. You will manage data, prepare reports, assist with prospect research and develop fundraising materials while coordinating meetings and providing exceptional service under pressure.

Strong organization, communication, and discretion are essential as you help cultivate alumni engagement and donor