Development Associate

About the role

The development associate provides critical support to University Development to strengthen relationships with donors and campus partners. The role operates with a high level of independence to manage and coordinate a broad range of responsibilities, including financial processes, reporting and data management, events, communications, and scheduling for the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the associate director of special projects and initiatives, the development associate provides critical support to University Development to strengthen relationships with donors and campus partners.
• Manages gift transmittals, invoices, and agreements; logs gifts; maintains chartfields; and supports annual and special initiatives that require coordinated gift processing.
• Generates, reviews, and distributes reports related to prospects and donors to support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitates communication with a wide range of constituents, including donors, prospects, volunteers, and campus colleagues, and supports meetings and events and programmatic initiatives across University Development.
• Develops and maintains detailed schedules, project plans, and status reports, ensuring alignment with team priorities and timely execution of key deliverables.

Requirements

• Maintain a strong understanding of organizational policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with administrative staff across University Advancement to provide coverage and support as needed.
• Support University Development leadership and team members with special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Attend meetings and events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience/Education: Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative, operational, or program support in a complex, fast-paced environment; proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail; experience with financial processes and administrative coordination (e.g., expenses, reimbursements, tracking, or transactional workflows); strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and briefing materials for leadership; experience working with databases, CRM systems, or data/reporting tools (e.g., Salesforce or similar platforms) to manage and interpret information.
• Required License Or Certification: Valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment. Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Benefits

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical , Dental , and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more!