Development assistant job description

Work type: Full Time
School/Department: School of Law Grade: Grade 9 Categories: Development/Alumni Relations, Other, General Administration, Administrative Support
Job Type: Support Staff - Union Bargaining Unit: Local 2110 Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range:
Position Summary

The Development Assistant provides administrative and analytical support to the Director of Annual Giving. The Development Assistant's primary responsibilities are assisting and supporting the various Annual Giving and Development programs for the Law School.

Responsibilities

Works extensively with Raisers Edge database to generate queries and exports needed for annual giving outreach. Prepares regular statistical and analytical reports on the Law School's development progress using the Raiser's Edge database. Helps to process all incoming gifts to the Law School. Helps maintain alumni/ae records with giving related information as required. Provides support for solicitation and invitation mailings. Works with vendors and mailhouses to ensure that materials and data are ordered and provided on time. Coordinates with numerous internal and external departments on various projects associated with development initiatives Assists student organizations requesting alumni/ae contact information for fund-raising purposes and events. Filters and reviews requests with Annual Giving Director and provides necessary information to students. Assists Director with Class Gift Campaign by supporting committee volunteers and maintaining pledge records. Composes and edits reports, correspondence, solicitation materials, invitations to cultivation events and memos. Assists with planning, coordination and implementation of Development and Alumni Relations events, including support for departmental special events. Performs other administrative duties and also provides support, as needed to the development office Senior Staff members.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and/or its equivalent, plus three years of relevant work experience required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential prospect information discreetly. Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

College degree strongly preferred. Strong interest in fund-raising and some fund-raising experience preferred. Proficiency in, Microsoft Word/Excel required, Raiser's Edge preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.


Applications open:
Jun 06 2022Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

Job Code:
#553077

Title:
Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant

Job Type:
Direct Hire

Job Location:
San Francisco CA


Job Description:

Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a top law firm with a positive work environment? Our client, a top national law firm, is looking for a Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant to join their team. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity!

Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Assistant

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Pay : $55k+ depending on experience

Job Responsibilities

· Responsible for executing recruiting and sourcing strategies to recruiting legal professionals to the firm

· Responsible for executing best-in-class practices for end to end candidate experience inclusive of sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and onboarding

· Responsible for branding the company and positioning it as a top workplace within the marketplace

Requirements

· Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

· 1 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting in a corporate environment

Why choose Addison Administrative & HR?

· Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics

· Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses

· Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment

· Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations

· Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home

· Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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Other: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Windows XP/Vista/7, event planning, meeting planning, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, multiline phones, switchboards, scheduling, presentations, office support, customer support, shipping and distribution, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, benefits administration, office management, inventory control, purchasing, facilities maintenance, vendor/contractor relations, project management, document preparation

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Company DescriptionThe Addison Group is a leading staffing firm based in Chicago, IL that specializes in connecting opportunities and candidates in Administration & HR, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology. Founded in 1999, Addison Group has now established a coast to coast presence, with 22 offices nationwide: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago (HQ), Cupertino, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Reston, Rockville, San Antonio, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Tulsa, and Washington, DC.

Named a “Top 50” Fastest Growing Company, Addison Group continues to achieve success and growth while fostering a competitive yet team-oriented environment. Addison Group is an Inavero’s Best of Staffing winner for the past six years. Addison Group is focused on organic growth—each year we promote people from within to open new branches and lines of business. Addison Group is a team-oriented work environment with a work hard/play hard atmosphere—Addison has been recognized by many publications as one of the top best places to work for the past five years. Visit our website to learn more: addisongroup.com

As a member of the corporate engagement and foundation relations unit, each development coordinator provides strategic administrative and operational support for a team whose primary objective is to secure fundraising support and non-philanthropic investment from external partners for priorities identified by university leadership. Work produced by this position is highly visible among faculty, administrators and college leadership.

Based on qualifications and experience, a selected candidate may hold one of these job titles: Development Assistant or Development Coordinator.
Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


Manage campus meetings including communications, scheduling, preparing meeting materials, and distributing information. Coordinate schedules, dates, locations and create itineraries, briefing documents and biographical information in support of meetings with corporate and foundation representatives. Coordinate engagement team meetings including scheduling, attending and taking minutes. Develop agendas and coordinate materials for team-initiated meetings. Provide project oversight of document management and office policies and procedures. Request and interpret data and reports. Run or request data queries as needed for acknowledgements, prospect management and stewardship. Assist in managing operating budgets, travel budgets and special project budgets within the unit. Oversee disbursement voucher processing, expenditures and expense reimbursements. Manage office communications, correspondence and compliance with records retention procedures. Oversee acknowledgement process for development officers and work with campus recipients to acknowledge gifts. Assist in hiring, training and supervising student development staff. Meet regularly with student employees to set expectations, assign and assess work and evaluate unit needs to be met by students.



Qualifications



Education & Work Experience



Bachelor's degree or appropriate related years of experience at a comparable level relating to the duties required of this position. 2 years of professional experience or combination of relevant education and/or demonstrated work experience.



Desired Skills & Experience



Experience interpreting financial data is preferred. Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. Experience in organizational planning, diplomacy and professionalism. Must be adaptable, flexible and self-directed. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential. Must adhere to strict confidentiality standards. Experience using Salesforce is preferred. Creativity, patience, a sense of humor and a belief in our organizational mission of: Aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Iowa State University's land grant ideals.



Travel:
No travel required


FLSA Status:
Non-exempt


Location:
Ames, IA; potentially hybrid


To APPLY please include the following items:



Resume Cover letter with salary requirements Three professional references' names and contact information


For additional information, visit the following pages:


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