Administrative Assistant- Advancement Jobs

About The Opportunity

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As an advancement services assistant in the Oakland Office of Institutional Advancement, you will support Mills at Northeastern by communicating with donors about the impact of their contributions, thanking donors for their support; general office support including filing, database maintenance, mailings; assisting at events; and supporting OIA (Office of Institutional Advancement) initiatives related to philanthropic efforts.

Duties

• Maintain donor files as needed
• Work collaboratively to coordinate the mailing of thank you notes and gift receipts
• Collect, review and scan mail
• Initiating donor follow up calls/correspondence
• Maintain data updates on constituent records in Banner
• Assist with/attend OIA events

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Strong customer service skills and friendly demeanor on the phone, via email, and in face-to-face interactions
• Ability to work independently
• Good judgment. Be willing to address questions or concerns to your supervisor as needed.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with care
• Reliable, able to take direction, work accurately, and maintain a friendly attitude in a deadline-driven environment.
• Comfort with and experience using computers and MS Office applications

The hourly rate is $28.96 based on the position's responsibilities and scope.

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.