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Gift Operations Assistant

Staff

2026-04-19

Location

Cambridge

MIT

Type

Full-time Staff

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years administrative experience (non-profit/finance preferred)
Proficient in MS Word & Excel
Business management databases experience
Outstanding customer service
Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
Discretion & confidentiality
Quick learner (preferred: Bachelor's, SAP, Ellucian CRM Advance, fundraising DBs)

Research Areas

Gift Processing & Pledges
Fundraising Data Management
Development and Fundraising
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Gift Operations Assistant

GIFT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, Office of the Vice President for Finance, supports the Office of the Recording Secretary (RSO) on services that ensure timely processing of gifts to the Institute; maintains the integrity of all relevant gift processing data and institutional documentation associated with gift operations, including adding new records and updating databases, processing gifts and pledges to MIT, conducting basic research, and reporting on and reconciling data issues; and provides light administrative support to the Director of Gift Administration and Recording Secretary.

The full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of administrative experience in an office setting, preferably in a non-profit or finance environment; demonstrated knowledge and use of business management databases; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience providing outstanding customer service; strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to learn tasks quickly and perform accurately. PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree; experience with financial or fundraising databases; proficiency in SAP, Advance, FileMaker Pro, and Apple products; experience with Outlook calendaring software; familiarity with Ellucian CRM Advance gift system or similar fundraising database; knowledge of MIT policies, procedures, and operational systems; interest in fundraising and/or finance and accounting.

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends during peak processing seasons at calendar year-end (mid-December to mid-January) and fiscal year-end (late June to early July).

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for the Gift Operations Assistant role at MIT?

Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of administrative experience in an office setting, preferably non-profit or finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with business management databases, outstanding customer service, strong interpersonal skills, discretion, confidentiality, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential. Learn more about writing a winning admin CV.

What preferred skills or experience boost chances for this MIT fundraising admin position?

Preferred: Bachelor's degree, experience with financial or fundraising databases like SAP, Ellucian CRM Advance, FileMaker Pro, proficiency in Apple products and Outlook calendaring, knowledge of MIT policies, and interest in fundraising/finance/accounting. Check administration jobs for similar roles.

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Gift Operations Assistant?

Support timely gift processing to MIT, maintain data integrity in gift databases, add/update records, process gifts and pledges, conduct basic research, report/reconcile data issues, and provide light admin support to the Director of Gift Administration and Recording Secretary. Full details at MIT VPF careers.

Does this role require availability beyond standard hours?

Yes, ability to work occasional evenings and weekends during peak seasons: calendar year-end (mid-Dec to mid-Jan) and fiscal year-end (late Jun to early Jul). Ideal for those with flexible scheduling in development and fundraising. See higher ed career advice.

📝How to apply for the Gift Operations Assistant position at MIT Cambridge?

Review the full job description via the provided link and apply through MIT's VPF careers portal before the expiration date 2026-04-19. Tailor your resume highlighting admin experience, database skills, and confidentiality. Explore more admin support jobs or free resume templates.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for this staff role?

No mention of visa sponsorship in the posting; candidates should confirm eligibility for US work authorization. US-based applicants preferred for this Cambridge, MA position in Staff / Administration. Visit higher ed admin jobs for alternatives.
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