Assistant, Office Of Principal Gifts (vpur)

UMCP (University of Maryland)

College Park, Maryland, USA
Base: $82,691-$99,229.20; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Strategic oversight of avp's schedule
Manage donor entries in database
Coordinate meetings with stakeholders
The University of Maryland’s Office of Principal Gifts is seeking an experienced Assistant to support the Assistant Vice President for Principal Gifts. This role involves high-level administrative tasks such as managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication with donors and stakeholders, while maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should have significant administrative experience, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Job Summary

  • The Office of Principal Gifts is dedicated to guiding the University's relationship-building efforts with prospective donors having the capacity to contribute $1 million and more.
  • This role is responsible for strategic oversight of the AVP’s day-to-day schedule and long-term calendar; distributing/tracking progress on action items arising from the Assistant Vice President’s workflow, managing all logistics for the AVP’s travel, and serving as the initial point of contact for the office.
  • The Assistant will coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, assist with compiling and preparing briefing materials, and independently manage the team with donor entries in the database, while ensuring the confidentiality of information.

Matching Summary

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The University of Maryland’s Office of Principal Gifts is seeking an experienced Assistant to support the Assistant Vice President for Principal Gifts. This role involves high-level administrative tasks such as managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication with donors and stakeholders, while maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should have significant administrative experience, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

Salary

Base: $82,691-$99,229.20; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic oversight of AVP's schedule
  • Manage donor entries in database
  • Coordinate meetings with stakeholders
  • Compile and prepare briefing materials
  • Handle confidential donor information

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly, flexible, and positive demeanor
  • Creative and welcomes professional challenges
  • Act with discretion and handle information appropriately
  • Understanding of development principles

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Five (5) years of professional administrative experience
  • Ability to work in a highly independent manner
  • Proven ability to make effective use of time
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

Work Rights

Proof of ongoing eligibility to work

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