Senior Advancement Operations Specialist

About the role

The Senior Advancement Operations Specialist provides operational and administrative support to the Vice President of Advancement and Advancement Office at Simmons University. The position requires discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Vice President's schedule and daily priorities, serving as the primary liaison between the Advancement Office and the Office of the President.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Vice President, screening calls, correspondence, and requests.
• Support the administration and tracking of the Vice President's fundraising portfolio.
• Coordinate travel and meetings for both the Vice President and Advancement activities.
• Oversee budgetary processes and financial tracking for the department.
• Support departmental operations and project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of operational support, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or advancement/development settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Experience with coordinating cross-departmental initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting senior leaders.
• Demonstrated skills with managing complex projects, safeguarding sensitive information, and streamlining operations.

Skills

• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

This is a benefits eligible position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions.

Pay

The hourly or annual salary range for this position is $60,100.00 - $95,400.00. This is subject to change based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks.

Schedule

This is a full-time (40-hours/week) office position with occasional night and weekend commitments related to Advancement events and board activities; eligible for a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote work setting structure.