Under limited supervision, responsible for providing a full range of administrative support for development activities at a Senior Leadership and/or Presidential level Cultivates and maintains good working relationships within our department, across the university, and with external constituents.

• Supports the team in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to encourage donations from donors and Major donors for the Institution. Focus on leadership and Presidential level prospects.
• Facilitates the implementation of leadership strategy across OIA.
• Serves as a liaison with leadership and Presidential level corporations, foundations, and individuals in order to support contributions to the Institution.
• Coordinates management of deposits, gift information, and generation of donor thank you acknowledgments.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes data for donor prospecting and special projects. Takes lead on driving portfolio management for OIA leadership.
• Assists with writing proposals, meeting plans and reports for leadership and Presidential level corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Assists with general communication and correspondence and provides Presidential and leadership level donors or constituents with information as requested.
• Coordinates activities and events related to department fundraising programs.
• Manages special projects, programs.
• Oversight of budgets in the form of variance and PID reconciliation and approval for OIA leadership.
• Sets procedures for specific operational functions. Takes leadership role within coordinator corps.
• Initiates contact with vendors and negotiates pricing for all leadership and Presidential level donor cultivation and stewardship community events.
• Supports the management and growth of assigned portfolios for Senior OIA leadership in cultivating and maintaining working relationships with leadership and Presidential level corporate,/individual, and prospective donors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Organization: Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Time Management: Ability to meet deadlines and manage details for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communications: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge in administrative support of fundraising and special events.
• Negotiation: Ability to analyze and cultivate best alternative to negotiate by building rapport, actively listening and asking good questions in searching for smart trade-offs.
• Project Management: Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.
• Ability to manage and balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Display a high level of discretion when dealing with sensitive information.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree is required.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• None.