University of Colorado
Development Assistant, School of Education (SOE)
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Development Assistant, School of Education (SOE)
Requisition Number: 60572
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 21-Nov-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The School of Education team as part of the Office of Advancement at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a temporary Development Assistant! Under the mentorship of the Assistant Dean of Advancement, this position provides administrative support for a high-performing and collaborative advancement team.
This position will work on a broad array of administrative duties that are variable and sophisticated in nature and is tasked with exercising a high level of discretion and confidentiality, especially as it relates to assigned responsibilities with donors, faculty, staff and other constituents. This role applies skills and knowledge in multiple administrative functions, but many responsibilities reflect a distinct Advancement component. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success. The division consciously allocates time and resources to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These efforts contribute directly to the division's core values and to advancing CU Boulder's mission through impactful fundraising and engagement results. As a team and as individuals, the Advancement Division commits to learning about the challenging systems, policies, and practices that enable oppressive ideologies to recur in the CU Boulder community. Embracing the responsibility to lead and model helps promote the desired culture while supporting internal and external constituents. Accountability for the division's commitment to these values is established through specific individual and team goals that evaluate progress and growth.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Administrative Support
Uses data from donor database to build requested reports, spreadsheets, and donor correspondence.
Initiate, schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings for the School of Education Assistant Dean and advancement team.
Prepare and distribute various administrative materials including financial and administrative reports and personal letters of invitation, thanks, explanation, information, and cultivation.
Monitor and record donations and event payments.
Process donor checks and gifts.
Run the monthly gift acknowledgment process for the SOE.
Process and route documentation for fund agreements.
Strategize and complete travel arrangements (which may include detailed itineraries reflecting appointments with donors) for the Assistant Dean
Provide event support and preparation as necessary.
Support Asst. Dean with expenses and meeting timelines for reimbursements.
Proactively engage with the division's Administrative Team (A-Team) and attend scheduled meetings.
Assistance with special projects.
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Support
Conduct preliminary research on prospective donors and assist in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors through research of available databases.
Update donor database with notes, strategic plans, contact reports, and tasks to ensure the most current and relevant information is available. Share information with other team members.
Receives and responds to donor/constituent inquiries.
Prepare comprehensive briefing reports to be used for cultivation and solicitation meetings.
Office Management
Answer and direct phone calls; screen phone messages and distribute/follow-up as necessary.
Receive, process and distribute unit mail/inter-office correspondence.
Prepare and submit expense reports; prepare purchase requisitions for various office needs; maintain office supply inventory.
Serve as a liaison between the School of Education advancement team and various internal and external constituents. Research and gather information on various topics as necessary and expedite the flow of information to staff.
Resolve IT/software related issues for the team.
What You Should Know
This position is in a hybrid work situation.
This is a temporary, part-time position 24 hours per week, ideally worked over three eight-hour days, anticipated to last until mid-April 2025. This position has the ability to work during non-business hours.
What We Can Offer
The hourly pay range is $25.00 - $30.00.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .
Be Statements
Be engaged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience may substitute.
1+ years of professional, job-related experience.
What You Will Need
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong skills for technology use, and learning to use the Ascend database
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
Sense of curiosity and the desire to find solutions to sophisticated problems.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to navigate and manage various databases.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities; ability to appropriately manage time and meet set timelines.
Ability to embrace the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
Ability to operate independently; has a self-learner/self-starter approach.
Understanding of data compliance and integrity.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by November 21, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/jobs) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Development-Assistant-School-of-Education-SOE/60572 (https://apptrkr.com/5822344)
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Requisition Number: 60572
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 21-Nov-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The School of Education team as part of the Office of Advancement at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a temporary Development Assistant! Under the mentorship of the Assistant Dean of Advancement, this position provides administrative support for a high-performing and collaborative advancement team.
This position will work on a broad array of administrative duties that are variable and sophisticated in nature and is tasked with exercising a high level of discretion and confidentiality, especially as it relates to assigned responsibilities with donors, faculty, staff and other constituents. This role applies skills and knowledge in multiple administrative functions, but many responsibilities reflect a distinct Advancement component. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define the culture and drive engagement and fundraising success. The division consciously allocates time and resources to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These efforts contribute directly to the division's core values and to advancing CU Boulder's mission through impactful fundraising and engagement results. As a team and as individuals, the Advancement Division commits to learning about the challenging systems, policies, and practices that enable oppressive ideologies to recur in the CU Boulder community. Embracing the responsibility to lead and model helps promote the desired culture while supporting internal and external constituents. Accountability for the division's commitment to these values is established through specific individual and team goals that evaluate progress and growth.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Administrative Support
Uses data from donor database to build requested reports, spreadsheets, and donor correspondence.
Initiate, schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings for the School of Education Assistant Dean and advancement team.
Prepare and distribute various administrative materials including financial and administrative reports and personal letters of invitation, thanks, explanation, information, and cultivation.
Monitor and record donations and event payments.
Process donor checks and gifts.
Run the monthly gift acknowledgment process for the SOE.
Process and route documentation for fund agreements.
Strategize and complete travel arrangements (which may include detailed itineraries reflecting appointments with donors) for the Assistant Dean
Provide event support and preparation as necessary.
Support Asst. Dean with expenses and meeting timelines for reimbursements.
Proactively engage with the division's Administrative Team (A-Team) and attend scheduled meetings.
Assistance with special projects.
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Support
Conduct preliminary research on prospective donors and assist in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors through research of available databases.
Update donor database with notes, strategic plans, contact reports, and tasks to ensure the most current and relevant information is available. Share information with other team members.
Receives and responds to donor/constituent inquiries.
Prepare comprehensive briefing reports to be used for cultivation and solicitation meetings.
Office Management
Answer and direct phone calls; screen phone messages and distribute/follow-up as necessary.
Receive, process and distribute unit mail/inter-office correspondence.
Prepare and submit expense reports; prepare purchase requisitions for various office needs; maintain office supply inventory.
Serve as a liaison between the School of Education advancement team and various internal and external constituents. Research and gather information on various topics as necessary and expedite the flow of information to staff.
Resolve IT/software related issues for the team.
What You Should Know
This position is in a hybrid work situation.
This is a temporary, part-time position 24 hours per week, ideally worked over three eight-hour days, anticipated to last until mid-April 2025. This position has the ability to work during non-business hours.
What We Can Offer
The hourly pay range is $25.00 - $30.00.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .
Be Statements
Be engaged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience may substitute.
1+ years of professional, job-related experience.
What You Will Need
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong skills for technology use, and learning to use the Ascend database
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
Sense of curiosity and the desire to find solutions to sophisticated problems.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to navigate and manage various databases.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities; ability to appropriately manage time and meet set timelines.
Ability to embrace the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
Ability to operate independently; has a self-learner/self-starter approach.
Understanding of data compliance and integrity.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by November 21, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/jobs) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Development-Assistant-School-of-Education-SOE/60572 (https://apptrkr.com/5822344)
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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.