Nov 10th, 2024
Mount Holyoke College
About the Organization
Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.
Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.
Job Description
Position salary range: Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $23.12/ Hour
The Leadership Giving Assistant provides crucial support to the Director of Leadership Giving and the Leadership Giving Giving Officers. The Leadership Giving Assistant reports to the Director of Leadership Giving.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as an important interface and communications channel between the Leadership Giving team, the Associate Vice President for Development, and the College Relations teams.
Oversee and track the Leadership Giving team’s project management and major gifts activity.
Assist with appropriate follow up, including proofing of materials and correspondences to donors on behalf of the Leadership Giving Team and the Associate Vice President.
Assist in logistical arrangements for fundraising events.
Travel coordination and planning for the Leadership Giving team; overseeing the team’s budget; processing travel expenses and invoices.
Manage the Director of Leadership Giving’s calendar and schedule meetings on behalf of the Director of Leadership Giving and the Leadership Giving team.
In coordination with the College Relations, hire and oversee the work of student employees.
Communicate directly and effectively with Board members, donors, and volunteers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum 2 years demonstrated progressive responsibility in an administrative assistant role.
Experience in a complex organizational setting.
Ability to interact with diverse constituencies including senior staff of the College, alumnae, faculty and trustees.
Strong verbal, written and organizational skills.
Ability to use independent judgment and to work as part of a team.
Maintain confidentiality in a fast paced environment.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Suite.
Experience with database use and maintenance.