Development Assistant, University Advancement

As we enter the fourth year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life. Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of inclusion and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement. See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience! The Development Assistant (DA) works alongside fundraisers, university colleagues and external constituents to develop, support and maintain programs and activities consistent with securing philanthropic support for the University. Primary responsibilities include: Supports all aspects of fundraising volunteer management, including maintaining the internal database and volunteer management systemPrepares materials for fundraiser prospect visitsMakes travel arrangementsCompletes transmittal forms for pledges and gifts receivedFiles visit reports in the Customer Relationship Management databaseDrafts gift acknowledgmentsRequests research and pulling additional donor or prospect information from various systems Done well, these tasks assist fundraisers in identifying the most desirable prospects and donors. DAs also support the work associated with external constituents’ visits to campus, meetings and special events, often interfacing with the Programs and Events team, to maximize event effectiveness within budgetary guidelines. Given the extensive independent contact with external constituents including alumni and parent volunteers, donors, and university officials, this position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy; excellent oral and written communications skills; and complete discretion regarding the handling and storing of confidential data. We are seeking to fill two (2) separate roles, each situated in a distinct fundraising unit. Candidates will be considered for either or both roles based on their interest and background. Units are listed alphabetically and represent equal, parallel positions: Athletic Advancement: This unit is focused on managing the qualification, solicitation, and stewarding of individual giving from alumni, parents, and friends for gifts between $100,000 $1,000,000. The DA will interface frequently with members of the Athletics department and University Advancement. This work includes partnering with the Athletics Annual Fund and Athletics Stewardship staff, managing the production of Advancement briefings for the Director of Athletics, and producing fundraising progress reports for the Director of Athletics and other internal constituents. Please note that game day support for all home football games is encouraged but not required.Major Giving: This unit is focused on managing the qualification, solicitation, and stewarding of individual giving from alumni, parents, and friends for gifts between $250,000 and $4,999,000. The DA will provide support to the Associate Vice President of Major Giving, the Northeast Director and two Major Gift fundraisers, and the Sr. Associate Director of Benefactor Events. The DA will also provide administrative support for BC’s Pops on the Heights Scholarship Gala and the Wall Street Tribute Dinner. Application Note for Candidates: Please indicate in your cover letter whether you wish to be considered for Athletic Advancement, Major Giving, or Both. If applying for both, briefly mention how your background prepares you for either role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations. This position is eligible for overtime. Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $47,900 - $59,850; salary commensurate with relevant experience.