Development Assistant, School of Law

The Office of Advancement at the University of Colorado
Boulder encourages applications for a Development
Assistant! The Development Assistant operates as a key
support member of the School of Law Advancement team and is a
crucial part of the Office of Advancement at the University of
Colorado Boulder. Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean of
Advancement, this position provides administrative support for a
hard-working and collaborative advancement team. 
This position will work on a broad array of administrative duties
that are variable and sophisticated in nature and is tasked with
exercising a high level of discretion and confidentiality,
especially as it relates to assigned responsibilities with donors,
faculty, staff and other constituents. This role applies skills and
knowledge in multiple administrative functions, but many
responsibilities reflect a distinct Advancement component. 
  The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building
a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students
dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We
are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and
individuals with disabilities. Who We Are CU Boulder Advancement is
committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration,
passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values
define our culture and drive our engagement and fundraising
success. 
At CU Boulder Advancement, we allocate time and resources to
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Our efforts contribute
directly to our division’s core values and to advancing CU
Boulder’s mission through impactful fundraising and engagement
results. As a team and as individuals, we commit to learning about
and challenging systems, policies, and practices that enable
oppressive ideologies to recur in our community. (Oppressive
ideologies include racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, and other
“isms” that cause harm. This list is not exhaustive and may evolve
in our pursuit of collective liberation.) Embracing our
responsibility to lead and model helps promote the culture we
desire while supporting our internal and external constituents.
Accountability for our commitment to DEI is established through
specific individual and team goals that evaluate our progress and
growth. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Administrative Support 

• Strategize and complete travel arrangements (which may include
  detailed itineraries reflecting appointments with donors) for the
  School of Law. 
• Applies data from donor database to build requested reports,
  spreadsheets, and donor correspondence. 
• Initiate, schedule and coordinate internal and external
  meetings for the School of Law advancement team. 
• Prepare and distribute various administrative materials
  including financial and administrative reports and personal letters
  of invitation, thanks, explanation, information, and
  cultivation. 
• Monitor and record donations and event payments. 
• Process donor checks and gifts. 
• Process and route documentation for fund agreements. 
• Provide event support and preparation as necessary. 
• Proactively engage with the division’s Administrative Team
  (A-Team) and attend scheduled meetings. 
• Assistance with special projects. 

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Support 

• Conduct preliminary research on prospective donors and assist
  in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors
  through research of available databases. 
• Update donor database with notes, strategic plans, contact
  reports, and tasks to ensure the most current and relevant
  information is available. Share information with other team
  members. 
• Receives and responds to donor/constituent
  inquiries. 
• Prepare comprehensive briefing reports to be used for
  cultivation and solicitation meetings. 

Office Management 

• Answer and direct phone calls; screen phone messages and
  distribute/follow-up as needed. 
• Receive, process and distribute unit mail/inter-office
  correspondence. 
• Prepare and submit expense reports; prepare purchase
  requisitions for various office needs; maintain office supply
  inventory. 
• Serve as a liaison between the School of Law advancement team
  and various internal and external constituents. Research and gather
  information on various topics as necessary and expedite the flow of
  information to staff. 
• Resolve IT/software related issues for the team.

What You Should Know

• This role will occasionally be required to work
  evenings/weekends.
• This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with
  some days on campus and some days remote.

What We Can Offer The salary range is $53,000 – $58,000 annually.
Relocation assistance may be available within department
guidelines. 

 

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental,
retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The
University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in
Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education
environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.  
What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or combination of
  education and experience may substitute.
• 1+ years of experience directly related to the work
  assignment. 

What You Will Need

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing
  tasks. 
• Sense of curiosity and the desire to find solutions to complex
  problems. 
• Strong customer service skills. 
• Ability to navigate and manage various databases. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to
  changing priorities; able to appropriately manage time and meet set
  timelines. 
• Ability to embrace the shared values of the Office of
  Advancement. 
• Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and
  collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents
  including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and
  campus colleagues. 
• Ability to operate independently; has a
  self-learner/self-starter approach. 
• Understanding of data compliance and integrity.
• Experience using the following software: Microsoft Office
  products, donor tracking software (Salesforce/BSR Advance), Zoom,
  Teams, LinkedIn, DocuSign, m-fin, Marketplace, Concur,
  WorkFront.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience in or understanding of a non-profit or higher
  education environment. 
• Experience working in customer service and/or an
  operations-oriented role.

Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following
materials using the provided URL: 

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
   and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
   responsibilities of the position. 

Please apply by June 2, 2024 for
consideration. 
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.