Development Assistant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 20, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Development Assistant
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Grad Sch of Edu-Dean's Office
Overview	The Rutgers University Graduate School of Education ( GSE) is dedicated to the study and improvement of education. The creation of knowledge about teaching and learning is central to our mission. We seek to ensure that all children and adults have access to high quality educational programs. As such, our work addresses the cognitive, social, organizational, cultural, linguistic, developmental, and policy dimensions of education. Our instructional programs are designed to produce graduates who become effective educational practitioners, transformative educational leaders, and accomplished educational researchers. Our partnerships and service contributions focus on New Jersey but extend to both national and global communities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Development Assistant for the Dean's Office within the Graduate School of Education. Reporting to the Senior Department Administrator Supervisor, the Development Assistant will research, compile, assimilate, proofread, and edit correspondence, documents, and reports for department heads as needed. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Drafts correspondence and stewardship materials, including acknowledgement donation letters, and emails to donors, members, and foundations. Assists in scheduling and prospect outreach. Provides planning and logistical support for events. Supports GSE Alumni engagement.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	50065.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	62252.00
Annual Maximum Salary	74438.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates general knowledge, skill, and understanding of development, volunteer management, customer service/public relations, event execution, office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, and/or report writing.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Highly organized and excellent time management skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent written and oral communication skills with customer service orientation. Computer literacy to include industry standard software, with ability to learn proprietary systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education and development, with a critical understanding of the relationship between academic administration and fundraising and alumni engagement functions. They will demonstrate an ability to be detail-oriented and have a proven track record of project management. Superior writing skills are expected, as are professionalism and the ability to interact with colleagues and high-net-worth individuals. They will be proactive in executing projects as assigned, and capable of facilitating workflow to aid the GSE in an efficient and transparent manner. The successful candidate will have a high degree of comfort in taking limited information and translating it into actionable plans and outcomes. They will lead with an attitude that engenders confidence with other members of the GSE community.
Preferred Qualifications	Up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function.
Equipment Utilized	Competence with following computer programs is necessary: MS Office (including Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint), database design, teleconferencing applications (Zoom, WebEx, Teams), web navigation, and internet search. Prior experience with Affiniquest and Tableau is preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This position requires little physical effort. The Development Assistant may be asked to work evenings, weekends, or odd hours to meet resource-raising commitments. This position requires some early mornings and late evenings to accommodate meetings, travel, events, and external constituent's schedules.
Special Conditions	This position will work closely with Rutgers Foundation, with a dotted line into the organization, to carry out tasks needed to help the GSE achieve outreach and fundraising goals.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2859
Posting Open Date	12/20/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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