Advancement Associate

About the role

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise seeks a Program Support Technician (working title Advancement Associate) in the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement, based in Wise, Virginia. The role supports the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement with gift agreement drafting, acknowledgment letters, stewardship events, database management, and donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement to draft gift agreements and prepare acknowledgement letters.
• Execute administrative work in support of stewardship efforts such as Giving Thanks Day, Scholarship Luncheon, and other donor initiatives.
• Report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement and research key information for Salesforce (alumni, friends, corporate partners database).
• Utilize Excel to manipulate complex databases for Giving Thanks Day, fundraising, cultivation, and other key duties.
• Provide vital administrative support to the Advancement Office and assist with donor events, initiatives, and projects.
• Collaborate with University of Virginia partners on processing complex gift agreements and stewardship initiatives.
• Perform some weekend and evening work as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Higher Education preferred.
• No licensure required.
• Background check required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage, organize, and perform duties timely with great attention to detail.
• Expected to utilize all available technology to achieve efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Skill in using Excel for complex database manipulation.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar constituent relationship management systems.

Pay

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Some weekend and evening work is required.