Development Associate
Based in Midtown Manhattan, Oxford University Development (North America), Inc. (OUDNA) has an opening for Development Associate who will report to the Senior Development Officer, while also working closely with all other members of the staff. The Development Associate will support the Deputy Director and four Associate Vice Presidents (for the University Divisions--Medical Sciences; Mathematical, Physical and Life Science; Humanities; and Social Sciences). This growth position offers a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge of fundraising for a world-renowned university.
The Development Associate will provide administrative support in all areas of advancement in connection to individual, foundation and corporate giving. This position stretches across all University of Oxford academic departments.
The Development Associate’s role will include the following responsibilities:
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- Meet bi-weekly with each Associate Vice President and the Deputy Director.
- Perform accurate and standardized data entry into the Oxford fundraising database for Pan-University activity, including the tracking of constituent records.
- Pull data reports with the aim of supporting pipeline and moves management for each Associate Vice President and the Deputy Director.
- Research basic biographical and contact information on prospects or donors as requested by each Associate Vice President and the Deputy Director.
- Assist with travel arrangements and logistics for domestic and international trips.
- Maintain itineraries for each Associate Vice President and the Deputy Director, for visits across the U.S. and to Oxford, ensuring accuracy of meetings and travel details.
- Provide support for academics visiting the U.S. for fundraising purposes.
- Assist each Associate Vice President, and the Deputy Director, as needed, in electronic reconciliation of monthly receipts.
- Provide support for the office’s main line.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and problem-solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and proactively. Candidates must be professional, well-organized, and be able to balance and manage several projects simultaneously. Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and an ability to work well under pressure are essential. An interest in fundraising and Oxford is preferred, and the ideal candidate has experience with fundraising databases. Candidates must have a B.A./B.S. and preferably some experience working in a supporting role in a professional office. Excellent benefits.
If interested, please contact: Deputy Director, Sheila Barrett, at sbarrett@oxfordna.org.
No phone calls please and emails should only be sent to the address above. Thank you.
*Oxford University Development (North America), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.