Development Associate

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Job description

Job Description:

Summary

This position will provide an advanced level of direct administrative support for the Associate Dean and the Office of Biomedical Advancement and two or more frontline leadership and major gift fundraisers and will support biomedical engagement efforts. This position will handle most administrative duties, which include but are not limited to, managing major gifts pipelines; providing updated information about programs and funding opportunities to fundraisers for cultivation and proposal development; tracking and reporting on prospect-related interactions and events involving relevant program directors; facilitating regular gift reports and analyses pertaining to fundraising; and maintaining a repository of proposals to advance BioMed's fundraising priorities. In collaboration with donor stewardship and prospect managers, the Associate helps to ensure appropriate stewardship activities on behalf of the program directors. In collaboration with the Associate Dean and Director of Biomedical Development, the Associate helps manage volunteer committees, particularly President's Advisory Councils.

This position is also responsible for most information technology tasks and functions in support of the Associate Dean and two or more frontline leadership and major gift fundraisers This position will also work cooperatively with other development associates and fundraising staff within Brown's Division of Advancement.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree required

* 1-2 years of relevant experience (development, sales, customer relations and administrative) required, experience in a higher-education, fundraising, or non-profit setting highly desirable

* and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently, given the nature of the satellite office.

* Strong project/time management skills preferred.

* Must be detail-oriented and have an ability to handle and complete multiple projects concurrently.

* Demonstrated ability with computer software programs including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets. Use Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and Google mail is required. Knowledge of BSR Advance and Blackbaud preferred.

* Must have a degree of computer proficiency and Information Management Skills to carry out the major responsibilities of this position.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

* Candidate must demonstrate a willingness and ability to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

* This position is located in Providence, RI.

Background and Education Check Required.

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Recruiting Start Date:

2021-11-08-08:00

Job Posting Title:

Development Associate

Department:

BioMed Advancement

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Classification:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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