Job Description
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and the George Washington Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) is seeking a Development Assistant, Elliott School of International Affairs. DAR is responsible for leading the university’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. ESIA is ranked 6th for graduate programs and 9th for undergraduate programs. The Elliott School is one of the largest undergraduate schools of international affairs in the U.S. This position is an integral component of achieving aspirational fundraising goals for ESIA.
Reporting to the Director for Constituent Engagement and Annual Giving, at ESIA, this position:
Reporting to the Director for Constituent Engagement and Annual Giving, at ESIA, this position:
- Provides programmatic and administrative support on various development and alumni relations activities.
- Core responsibilities include supporting development professionals through the various development initiatives, including correspondence, creation of marketing materials, memorandums, letters, and gift agreements, in addition to travel, scheduling, and logistic support as needed.
- Provides administrative support to the AVP, ESIA DAR, including booking travel and preparing expenses for reimbursement, scheduling meetings, correspondence, and top priority projects as requested by the AVP, ESIA DAR.
- Provides employment and other research on potential prospects including current job title and company, as well as professional contact information. Sends tailored outreach messaging which has been written by the ESIA DAR AVP, to potential prospects to determine their interest in future engagement in philanthropy and/or volunteerism with ESIA. Reviews responses from outreach with ESIA DAR AVP and the Director of Constituent Engagement for referral to other team members.
- Maintains the acknowledgment process to thank and steward ESIA donors, in collaboration with the Director of Constituent Engagement and ESIA DAR student employees.
- Assists with entering contact reports for the ESIA DAR team, support to internal meetings, as well as work with ESIA DAR student employee team members, in collaboration with the Director of Constituent Engagement.
- May serve as the primary point of contact for development and alumni-related events (dinners, meetings, receptions), including assisting with the planning, execution, and follow-up. Works to track activities related to development and alumni programs and initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in complex academic organizations strongly preferred.
- The successful candidate has a high level of judgment, the utmost attention to detail, customer service, organization, and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- The position also maintains a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence, and learn information quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated exceptional writing, grammar, and editing skills, and the ability to handle dimensional feedback and evolving expectations.
Hiring Range
$21.27 - $33.16
GW Staff Approach to Pay
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Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Development & Alumni Relations
Family
Dev & Alumni Relations
Sub-Family
Major Gifts
Stream
Service and Support
Level
Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Occasional evenings/weekends.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S013609
Job Open Date:
02/19/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.