Advancement Assistant (UNL)

About the role

Be an integral member of a close, fast-paced team working to support the University of Nebraska. You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska, led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. This position will work in the Lincoln office.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of support encompassing organizational, administrative, and technical duties.
• Proof and prepare correspondence, documents, forms, memos, reports, mass mailings, etc.
• Be proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products and other databases as assigned/needed.
• Assist with details and preparations of events or meetings, including location, tracking reservations, preparing agendas, reports, attendee identification, invitations, catering needs, and communications.
• Greet and correspond with campus partners, donors, or senior executives, as appropriate.
• Perform back-up front desk receptionist duties (e.g., answering telephone, greeting guests) and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent required. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum Experience: 1 to 3 years of prior administrative experience.
• Ability to work with a high level of organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data entry.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Computer experience in a PC environment; ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and utilize other software.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

Skills

• Collaborative and personable team players who can function independently, as well as cooperatively.
• Creative problem-solving individuals who enjoy supporting others to be successful.
• Energetic learners who are humble, inquisitive, and open-minded.
• Reliable, organized, and adaptable individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.
• Genuine and approachable individuals who can work with a wide variety of people, including colleagues and university personnel.
• Motivated and tech-savvy professionals who have the critical thinking and technical skills to make sound judgments regarding the administration of a department.

Benefits

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for career growth.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.

The University of Nebraska Foundation, founded in 1936, provides support for the campuses in the university system—University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine. Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.