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Department: 143801 - Engineering Advancement
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
Support the daily operations of the College of Engineering Advancement Office by providing high-level administrative, project, and operational support to the fundraising team. As the Development Associate, you will help coordinate team activities, facilitate communication with donors, prospects, volunteers, and campus colleagues, and ensure the efficient execution of advancement initiatives. This role is an integral part of the Advancement team and contributes to the effective delivery of fundraising and engagement efforts across the College.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Operational Support
- Coordinate team meetings and activities, manage calendars, schedule appointments, arrange travel for senior leadership, prepare correspondence, and provide day-to-day administrative support for the fundraising team.
- Support projects and programmatic initiatives that advance fundraising efforts while facilitating communication and coordinating meetings with donors, prospects, volunteers, and campus colleagues.
- Maintain organized workflows, follow established processes with exceptional attention to detail, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency while supporting the ongoing operations of the Advancement Office.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Maintain a strong understanding of organizational policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with administrative staff across the College of Engineering to provide coverage and support as needed.
- Support College of Engineering advancement leadership and team members with special projects and strategic initiatives.
- Attend meetings and events as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education:
- Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required 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
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:
- A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Position Number: 00112345
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