How to hire a Development Associate

How to hire a development associate, step by step

Here's a step-by-step development associate hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a development associate job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new development associate
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a development associate, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A development associate's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, development associates from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of development associate salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Development Associate	Description	Hourly Rate
   Development Associate	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$20-55
   Trainer	A trainer is responsible for instilling knowledge and process techniques for a specific business role. Duties of a trainer include facilitating engaging classes, identifying areas of improvement and opportunities for the learner, evaluating skills and attending to the learner's challenges, organizing training materials and scheduling training sessions, and submitting timely reports to the management on progress... Show More	$14-35
   Training Coordinator	A training coordinator is a professional who develops and conducts training programs for employees or volunteers. Training coordinators create printed and instructional materials as well as maintain an online library of training resources... Show More	$15-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Java
   • PowerPoint
   • Project Management
   • Professional Development
   • Database Management
   • Patients
   • CRM
   • Work Ethic
   • Salesforce
   • Strong Analytical
   • Due Diligence
   • JavaScript
   • Client Facing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Edit and manage attorney biographies.
   • Manage database and daily schedule though use of SalesForce.
   • Manage all aspects of donor prospecting, cultivation, stewardship, and budget/vendor/consultant management for special events and individual giving.
   • Certify in CPR and first aid.
   • Create marketing strategies to help with are SEO
   • Convert HTML website tutorials to function properly on iPad devices.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the development associate job description is a good way to get more applicants. A development associate salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a development associate in Arizona may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level development associate. Additionally, a development associate with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average development associate salary

   $70,451yearly

   $33.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level development associate salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2025

   Average development associate salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	New Jersey	$103,562	$50
   2	California	$88,412	$43
   3	Connecticut	$87,563	$42
   4	New York	$86,045	$41
   5	Washington	$81,613	$39
   6	Virginia	$78,883	$38
   7	Minnesota	$76,931	$37
   8	Massachusetts	$75,490	$36
   9	District of Columbia	$72,872	$35
   10	Maine	$71,852	$35
   11	Ohio	$71,720	$34
   12	Pennsylvania	$71,426	$34
   13	Maryland	$71,381	$34
   14	Illinois	$70,359	$34
   15	Iowa	$64,330	$31
   16	Texas	$62,984	$30
   17	Indiana	$62,717	$30
   18	Oregon	$62,308	$30
   19	Georgia	$61,633	$30
   20	Colorado	$61,313	$29

   Average development associate salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Discovery	$149,047	$71.66
   2	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$140,537	$67.57
   3	Nomura Securities	$139,278	$66.96	1
   4	ARES	$137,089	$65.91	7
   5	Santander Private Banking International	$136,522	$65.64	15
   6	Brookfield Properties	$136,245	$65.50	13
   7	OCC	$135,699	$65.24	10
   8	Meta	$134,960	$64.88	2
   9	Tradeweb	$134,401	$64.62
   10	Instinet Incorporated	$134,035	$64.44
   11	GLG	$133,798	$64.33	6
   12	RSM US	$132,939	$63.91	39
   13	Silicon Valley Bank	$131,754	$63.34
   14	D. E. Shaw group	$131,007	$62.98	1
   15	Vista Equity Partners	$130,304	$62.65	1
   16	Deutsche Bank	$129,830	$62.42
   17	Mayo Clinic	$128,195	$61.63	10
   18	AQR Capital Management	$127,557	$61.33	2
   19	Barclays	$127,527	$61.31	1
   20	Google	$127,508	$61.30	32

4. Writing a Development Associate Job Description

   A job description for a development associate role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a development associate job description:

   Development Associate job description example

   Are you a self-starter and willing to drive deals? Do you have experience in market mapping, sourcing, valuation and due diligence? Do you want to help build and take ownership in Henry Schein One's Corporate Development Strategy? If so, this position is for you. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities across the deal spectrum including helping lead the development of Henry Schein One's inorganic growth strategy, market analysis, building a deal pipeline, executing deals, and integrating companies.
   What You'll Do:
   Company Analysis: Perform initial due diligence including obtaining and reviewing financial and operating information about potential acquisition targets and summarize information into actionable insights and recommendations for management. Financial Analysis: Build acquisition/valuation models in partnership with business leaders based on all available information including information provided by target companies. Documentation: Develop and review drafts of key deal documents including Investment Memos, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Letters of Intent (LOIs) partnering with our legal team to ensure appropriate review. Acquisition Process: Support due diligence activities for ongoing transactions. Assemble the diligence team, coordinate diligence requests, liaise with external consultants, raise concerns to the appropriate team members, and help address issues. Participate in transaction agreement reviews and negotiations. Presentations: Prepare approval memos for the investment committee and presentations for senior management including group updates to the Henry Schein One M&A Committee, CEO, and the Board. Integration: Work with the integration team (IT, operations, HR, etc) to help formulate an integration plan for acquired businesses and ensure proper implementation of the plan. Other: Assist in other group activities from time to time, including budget-related activities, group updates, strategic planning, etc.
   What You'll Have:
   2+ years of experience in corporate development or related fields such as investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and/or management consulting A Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, or math/statistics, Master's Degree preferred Process oriented with strong attention to detail Superior analytical and problem-solving skillset, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation, and broad quantitative analyses as well as familiarity with both accounting and operating metrics Ability to handle projects with multiple work streams and manage complex cross-enterprise projects with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels Strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage relationships across the organization and with external partners Excellent presentation skills including strong oral and writing capabilities Excellent research skills Capable of working collaboratively in a team environment Ability to work with highly confidential information and display tact and discretion
   What We Offer
   
   Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Unlimited PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.
   
   Who We Are
   
   Henry Schein One is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication and marketing software. We deliver innovative dental software and services, combined with expert business coaching, to help connect dental technology so it works as one. When technology connects, more data is shared, more tasks are automated, and more work gets done. And most importantly, dental professionals have more time to focus on providing a quality experience for their patients. In fact, one connected practice management system simplifies each step of the patient experiencefrom first contact and scheduling, to clinical treatment and billing, to ensuring loyalty and recurring care.
   
   If you are looking for a growing career that makes a difference, come be part of our team today!
   
   Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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5. Post your job

   To find development associates for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any development associates they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level development associates with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your development associate job on Zippia to find and recruit development associate candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with development associate candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new development associate

   Once you've selected the best development associate candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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