Development Assistant

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Microsoft office proficiency
Executive-level document creation
Marketing/communication material production
This position plays a key administrative and operational role in engaging donors, alumni, and corporate partners, and contributes directly to the school’s fundraising goals and advancement initiatives

Job Summary

  • This position plays a key administrative and operational role in engaging donors, alumni, and corporate partners, and contributes directly to the school’s fundraising goals and advancement initiatives.
  • Standard office hours with occasional evening or weekend work required for events.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs.

Matching Summary

This position plays a key administrative and operational role in engaging donors, alumni, and corporate partners, and contributes directly to the school’s fundraising goals and advancement initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Executive-level document creation
  • Marketing/communication material production
  • Fundraising/philanthropy understanding
  • Donor engagement support
  • Database management

Nice-to-have

  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability
  • Collegial and harmonious working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 year office work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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