"Development Associate"

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, Mechanical Engineering, will be an integral part of the department’s fundraising team. This individual will report to the MechE Director of Development and coordinate development activities including data analysis, stewardship, and events, and will actively work with the department’s donors as well as identify and cultivate new donors. This role will work as a liaison with MechE faculty; School of Engineering Development Officers and colleagues in Resource Development and the Alumni Association; and DLCIs and other campus related groups as needed.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree; a minimum of two years of relevant work experience, with preference for those with interest in a career in development and/or alumni relations; excellent problem-solving, analytical, time-management, decision-making skills, customer service, interpersonal, and written and oral communication. Meticulous attention to detail; Proficient writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to grammar, spelling, accuracy, format, and tone; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), virtual meeting applications, and databases; discretion with confidential information; strong initiative, motivation, and organization; ability to meet deadlines and work under tight time constraints while managing multiple projects; ability to work independently and as a team member; and comfort working in a demanding, high-volume, and high-energy environment.