Framingham State University · 1 month ago
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Unversity Advancement - Framingham State University
Framingham State University is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of University Advancement. The role involves providing high-level administrative support, managing communications, and coordinating various operational tasks within the office.
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Responsibilities
Acts as point of contact for the Vice President of University Advancement for campus departments and off-campus partners
Provide high level administrative support including drafting and managing correspondence, and managing the Vice President's calendar, including arranging meetings, appointments, and travel
Supports the Vice President in managing their portfolio of assigned donors and prospects, and the FSU Alumni Association and Foundation Board of Directors
Schedules and arranges for meetings, interviews, trainings, appointments, or similar activities, including the preparation of agendas, notetaking during meetings, preparing and distributing minutes, and following up on action items
Serves as the first point of contact for the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, including receiving visitors, answering phones, managing the department voice mail account, managing general emails
Supports all of the Division's departments in tracking expenses, creating purchase orders, processing invoices, and reconciling accounts, and ordering and managing office supplies and equipment
Coordinates with Facilities for any department-specific needs, such as repairs or space adjustments
Assists staff in preparing and processing travel and expense reports, ensuring timely reimbursement
Enters, updates, and maintains data in the database of record, including identifying and updating records with new contact information or information on deceased alumni and donors
Compile data and generate reports for department leadership or external stakeholders as needed
Serves an integral role in the management of cash and non-cash contributions. Receives gifts and ensures University policies are followed relative to the acceptance of gifts
Assists in organizing and attending departmental events, and processing event registrations
Manages the Department's student employees, including creating and managing schedules. tracking attendance, and prioritizing their work
Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree
3+ years of professional office experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Creativity, initiative, and independence in carrying out responsibilities; personal approachability, and the ability to work as a member of a team
Strong organizational skills including the demonstrated ability to effectively handle multiple tasks while paying close attention to detail
The ability to work with high level board members, alumni, donors, and friends
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience working in higher education
Knowledge of fundraising and alumni relations
Company
Framingham State University
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