Administrative Assistant II, Donor Relations

at  St Lawrence University

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the director of donor relations, the administrative assistant provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support of the donor relations department in a highly confidential environment. This person manages and completes a diverse range of complex tasks with minimal supervision. The work requires excellent communication skills, organization and collaboration with offices across campus, including the President’s Office, Dean’s Office, Center for International and Intercultural Studies, Career Services, Business Office, University Communications, Student Life and Financial Aid, to gather information, steward funds, and communicate with colleagues and donors. The administrative assistant creates and maintains physical files as well as electronic records for each named fund in the database; coordinates printing of annual scholarship, endowment letters, and other stewardship correspondence; and responds to requests from major donors, trustees, and colleagues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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High school diploma (or equivalent) required. Associate’s degree or higher strongly preferred. Minimum of three years related work experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience of at least three to five years will be considered.
 Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
 Strong organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
 Ability to manage student workers.
 Meticulous attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential information.
 Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and exposure to relational databases. Experience with database entry and The Raiser’s Edge preferred.
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.

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